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Expert Tips for Parents
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Travel
May 13, 2022
Travelling with baby is a whole new experience and it can be pretty daunting! We (and our brilliant Ergobaby community) are here to help!
We've combined 19 years of baby travel experience with your parenting know-how to compile the ultimate guide to travelling with babies!
Alot of these tips assume you're getting a plane or train but most are the same no matter how you're travelling. Take a read through and we'd love to know if you try any of these on your next trip!
Before You Go
Plan Ahead
Speak to your airline in advance to find out what family friendly policies they have to help make your trip easier.
Some airlines have specially designated family check in desks, priority lanes, speedy boarding (and more) to help make life easier and we thoroughly recommend making the most of all of them.
And on that note, make sure you visit the airport's baby change facilities ahead of flying. Trust us when we say - changing a nappy on terra firma is easier than doing it in a cramped airplane
Baby Gear
Babywearing
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Motherhood
April 29, 2022
Why Choose Babywearing?
Chances are if you're here on the Ergobaby blog you're already considering babywearing! But if you're not yet sure exactly why babywearing is so great, you've come to the right place!
In a nutshell, babywearing allows parents and caregivers to keep babies safe, comfortable and happily in close contact while providing them with numerous physical and emotional benefits for their development too!
Babies are carried for nine months when parents are pregnant but when baby is born, it's a whole new world for them. Luckily, wearing baby in a wrap or baby carrier reinstates that closeness again, while also providing numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. The first few months after birth is called the ‘fourth trimester’ - and for good reason, as little ones need parents more than ever as they make the transition into the world.
Babywearing allows parents to build a stronger bond between child and parent. The closeness stimulates a beneficial
Expert Tips for Parents
Motherhood
April 22, 2022
A Sleep Consultant's Best Sleep Aid? A Sleeping Bag!
We caught up with Gemma Coe, The Baby and Child Sleep Specialist to chat about how sleeping bags can help you all get a better night's sleep...
My best sleep aid as a sleep consultant? Sleeping bag. Absolutely! Given all the sleep products out there for newborns upwards you may think I’m mad (or just slightly boring). Hear me out. OK, so not only do these ‘wearable blankets’ look totally cute, but they are great for many practical reasons too.
To ensure safe sleep, the NHS and the Lullaby Trust recommend a room temperature of between 16-20 degrees. We also need to ensure the cot is kept completely clear of any loose bedding and other items.
Sleeping bags (or sleep sacks) are not designed to be used with any additional outer layers such as blankets, duvets etc. which ticks all the boxes above. They’re also designed with seasons in mind to make sure our kiddies stay the perfect temperature all night long. They won’t wake hot and
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
April 01, 2022
Help! My Baby Won't Settle in their Baby Wrap/Carrier
You've spent ages researching the perfect baby carrier for you and watching YouTube videos of how to use it. You've seen hundreds of beautiful snaps of babies snuggled safe and close and you can't wait to try your new piece of kit out. But wait, your baby grumbles going in which escalates to full screaming every time! WHY?! First things first... don't worry! This doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong or that your baby hates their carrier, chances are a few simple tips and tweaks are the difference between your crying baby and the blissful sleepy cuddles you see on Instagram!
Meet Their Needs
The first thing to check is a simple one - check your baby's needs, both physical and emotional, have been met so they are as happy as possible going into the carrier.
Make sure baby is clean and dry, nobody would like to sit in a dirty nappy!
Make sure they're fed and winded, especially if they're breast/chestfed, snuggling up close
Pregnancy & Birth
Expert Tips for Parents
February 04, 2022
New Survey From Baby Carrier Specialist Wear My Baby
57% of new parents experiencing mental health issues in their first year
89% of parents surveyed said that using a baby carrier had a positive impact on their mental health
New parents are experiencing soaring mental health issues, according to a new survey from Wear My Baby.
“We all know how challenging that first year of parenthood can be,” says Hannah Wallace, owner of baby carrier specialist Wear My Baby. “But in the last 2 years we’ve seen a huge increase in parents really struggling with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Many mums had to give birth without their partners during the pandemic, and a huge proportion have been cut off from emotional and practical support during lockdowns. “
“It is no wonder that we have suffered so badly, having to fend for ourselves at a time where we need reassurance and care,” agrees Tessa van der Vord, a Specialist Mental Health Midwife based in south west London. “It’s lonely, isolating and uncertain.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
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Motherhood
January 14, 2022
How to Ensure Your Carrier Lasts a Lifetime!
One of the greatest compliments we receive is when you tell us that your carrier is "three babies strong" or "ten years old and still going"! Not only do we love imagining all those family babies kept safe and close in our carrier but we also love knowing that parents can rely on our carriers too. To keep your carrier in tip top condition we recommend following our top tips below...
Use Teething Pads / Dribble Bib
Most babies, once they start teething, suck on the straps of the carrier. It’s right there, in perfect reach for tiny mouths and it's soft and squishy and satisfying... who can blame them? But... the PH of their saliva and the wear of tiny teeth can damage your carrier so we offer teething pads and dribble bibs to help protect your carrier from their cheeky chomping. It also saves on washing as all you have to do is pop the teething pads in the wash after baby has a major suck session!
Our patterned dribble bibs are compatible
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Babywearing
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Motherhood
January 08, 2022
What to Wear for Winter Babywearing!
A couple of months ago we shared our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing along with this handy Reel created for us by the brilliant @harrowslings. Now we thought we'd delve a little deeper and share our recommendations for exactly what to wear when babywearing during the winter months - for both parent and baby!
Dressing Baby
Layers
Overheating is the number one thing to avoid when dressing you and baby for winter babywearing. Start with fewer layers and add more if you feel baby is too chilly. When dressing baby, remember that your carrier counts as a layer of clothing and so do you. Your body temperature warms them up and if you wear a coat round you both or a winter weather cover this counts too! Where possible, two-piece outfits or footless bodysuits are best. Onesies can sometimes pull up at the crotch and therefore pull on their feet. And remember, if you go indoors at any point, you will need to remove layers to keep baby (and you!) from
Baby Gear
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Motherhood
November 17, 2021
How Do I Use The Neck Support On My Ergobaby Carrier?
It may be a rather small part of your carrier but using your baby carriers' neck support correctly can make a difference to both baby's safety and comfort so we think it's really important! It's designed to be super easy to adjust depending on your baby's age and stage, and how you're carrying them.
Before we get started, please note that the first two points relate solely to our Adapt and Omni carriers as our Original or All Position 360 carriers need an infant insert for the early stages so the rules change a little here, and our Embrace and Aerloom carriers' neck support isn't moveable.
When your Ergobaby baby carrier arrives it will be 'set up' as if for a newborn, with the neck support buttoned onto the inside of the carrier. So if you have just bought your carrier new and have a newborn (7lb+) baby then you're good to go. But for everyone else you may need to adjust the support's position before you start wearing your little
Stroller
Expert Tips for Parents
Motherhood
November 07, 2021
How to Make Sure your Metro+ Stroller is Ready to go for Winter Walks
It's getting colder and wetter by the day but that won't stop us getting out and about for some fresh air! We recently shared our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing and now we want to make sure you're all set for winter strolls too with our guide to making sure your Metro+ stroller is ready to go whatever the weather.
Step one, add a footmuff.
Our ultra-cosy footmuff is designed to fit both our Metro+ and Metro strollers. Our footmuff's top features:
All-Weather Protection: Water repellent exterior fabrics and premium fleece interior helps to protect your little one from rain, cold and snow
Internal Wipeable Panel: Keeps the bottom of the footmuff clean and protected from mucky shoes and boots
Easy to Install: No need to remove harness to install
Removable Top Cover: Maximise ventilation when indoors by easily removing the cover
Folds with the Stroller: For easy transportation
Machine Washable: Wash at
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Expert Tips for Parents
October 22, 2021
Our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing
Every year as it starts to get chillier, we have questions in from parents asking about how to dress their little one while they're in their baby carrier in cold weather, so here are our Top Five Winter Babywearing tips:
1. Less Is More
Dressing baby in too many layers of clothing could cause them to overheat, so start with fewer layers and add more if you feel baby is too chilly. When dressing baby for winter babywearing, remember that your carrier counts as a layer of clothing and so do you as your body warms them up - particularly as your temperature is likely to increase as you’re carrying baby, along with any number of parenting essentials!
2. Wear Your Carrier UNDER Your Coat, Not OVER It
It might be tempting to put your carrier on over coat or cardigans etc. to keep your warmth inside it but not only does this prevent you and baby from sharing warmth but it can also affect the fit of your carrier making it less secure for you and baby. Keeping