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How to Check Baby's Positioning in your Carrier

Ergobaby - October 08, 2021
How to Check Baby's Positioning in your Carrier Our carriers are all designed to be easy to use and for baby to be perfectly supported no matter their age or size and in every carry position. But sometimes something doesn't quite feel right or isn't quite working. The good news is that this can very likely be fixed with some very simple adjustments to how you wear your carrier or position baby in it. Set up is key First step is to check your carrier is set up correctly. The easiest way to do that is to click this link and find your carrier on the page. Find whichever carry you're looking for and watch the instructional video, it will include how to set your carrier up for that particular position. A few things to make sure of: If using one of our Original, Adapt, All Position 360 or Omni carriers, ensure you are using the correct velcro tabs on the inside of the waistband for your baby's size. For those with our Aerloom or Embrace carriers you may need to roll the carrier if you have
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Sling Library Spotlight - A Great Babywearing Resource

Ergobaby - September 28, 2021
Sling Library Spotlight - A Great Babywearing Resource What is a Sling Library? We often get asked by parents how they can choose between carriers, and the benefits of our carriers over those from other manufacturers and the best way to answer these questions is to see them in person and try them on. And there's nothing like taking a carrier home to figure out if it's right for you and your baby, but that's not always easy.  That’s where sling libraries come in! They offer services where you can try lots of different types of carriers and hire them for a certain period of time. Why use a Sling Library? If the above wasn't enough, Sling libraries offer invaluable services to parents interested in babywearing who want to find out more and learn about their options. Often run by qualified babywearing consultants or peer supporters, each library will have a collection of baby carriers and baby wraps available for hire or for you to try before you purchase your own. The consultant will be
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A First Time Dad's Top Tips for Surviving the First Week with your New Baby

Ergobaby - September 11, 2021
A First Time Dad's Top Tips for Surviving the First Week with your New Baby   The first week of being a new parent can be extremely daunting for everyone, including dads and partners so we caught up with a new dad to ask his tops tips for surviving (and thriving!) in those early days.   Do your research but prepare to be surprised There are so many books, blogs, videos and general advice out there for parents on what to expect that preparing for the arrival of your newborn can be disconcerting and make you feel that you are never going to read/watch/hear enough and that you can't ever be ready. From my personal experience this preparation is vital to gain an understanding and support the birthing person (mum in our case!) who has a lot on her mind for the impending arrival but the biggest takeaway I took from this ‘research’ is that every birth, baby and situation is different.  Any plans or ideas you have about the first week are likely to be thrown out when the newborn arrives with
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Your Summer Staycation Sorted

Ergobaby - August 21, 2021
Your Summer Staycation Sorted If you haven’t booked your summer holiday yet it's not too late! And while international travel might be opening up we're still busy making the most of the excuse to staycation at some of our favourite spots in UK. So whether you’re a fan of the beach, the countryside, mountains or bright city lights, we’ve got the staycation for you. For city breaks don't forget your Metro+, compact and comfortable it's ideal for strolling city streets and hopping on and off public transport but for wilder breaks then your carrier will be your very best friend, letting you explore where no pram dares to go!   England Canterbury One of the most charming cities in England, Canterbury has something for everyone. There are plenty of shops, gardens that come alive with colour in the summer months, the renowned Marlowe theatre, bars, restaurants and cafés galore, and of course the Cathedral is not to be missed. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Canterbury Cathedral’s
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Our Most Commonly Asked Questions, Answered!

Ergobaby - July 23, 2021
Our Most Commonly Asked Questions, Answered! There are some questions that we get asked regularly so we've put together a handy overview of all our most asked questions! They are:   Which baby carrier is right for me? When is my baby ready to face outwards? What are the sliders/buttons for on the front of my carrier? My carrier is uncomfortable to wear - help! How do I make sure my baby is seated in the hip-healthy 'M' position? Can I use my Omni Breeze, Aerloom or Cool Air Mesh fabric carrier in cooler weather? How do I dress baby for summer babywearing?  How do I dress baby for winter babywearing?  Can I use my carrier when pregnant? Can I babywear after a c-section? Can I breastfeed in my carrier? I can't reach the back strap to do it up by myself - help! How do I correctly use the neck support? Me and my partner are different shapes/sizes, what sizes do your carriers fit?   Which baby carrier is right for me? Your baby carrier should sync with your lifestyle and personal style. So
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How to deal with your fears about birth – and why it's so essential that you do

Ergobaby - July 08, 2021
How to deal with your fears about birth – and why it's so essential that you do   We have a brilliant guest blog for you today from birth coach Rachel Quickenden. Rachel is a mum of two little boys and lives in Kent. She is a birth coach, teaching hypnobirthing and antenatal courses and supporting expectant couples all the way up to birth. She discovered hypnobirthing after the birth of her first son - and it blew her mind!   She started learning about it after there were a few aspects of her own birth experience that didn't sit right with her, and she was also impacted by all the negative birth stories that she heard at baby groups.     She passionately believes that with the right preparation, any birth - however it looks - can be a positive experience. She also believes that hypnobirthing can be fuss-free, modern and practical.    ***   Remember the last nightmare that you had? How did you feel when you woke up?   Sweaty? Tense? Heart racing? Panting?   That nightmare wasn't real.
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How To Use Your Metro+ Stroller

Ergobaby - June 21, 2021
How To Use Your Metro+ Stroller We want to make sure you're making the most of your Metro+ Stroller so have put together a round up of our most commonly asked questions and our most-requested "how to" videos to help make sure you know all our tips and tricks! You can CLICK HERE for our FAQs or scroll down for videos on:   How to Unfold your Metro+ How To Fold your Metro+ How To Adjust the Handlebar on your Metro+ How to Adjust the Seat and Leg Rest Position on your Metro+ How to Set Up the Newborn Nest on your Metro+ How to Use the Car Seat Adapter Accessories (sold separately) on your Metro+ How to Remove and Replace the Seat Pad on your Metro+ How to Adjust the Harness on your Metro+   How to Unfold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFnHLCb_iy8 How To Fold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldCzlV83QYg How To Adjust the Handlebar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF4vt62mXrE How to Adjust the Seat and Leg Rest Position https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Z7MLCMykg How to Set Up
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Top Five Reasons to Attend an Online Baby Show

Ergobaby - June 10, 2021
Top Five Reasons to Attend an Online Baby Show The Baby Show Live @ Home running from the 18th - 20th June offers up a world of baby shopping heaven, amazing show deals, competitions, 1-2-1 video/telephone exhibitor consultations, informative buying guides, product demos and top product picks for those must-haves PLUS topical and supportive on-demand videos. And if that wasn't enough to convince you to sign up for your FREE ticket right now, read on for our top five reasons to find out exactly why you should... 1. Learn Becoming a parent for the first time (or second, or third...) can be a steep learning curve - equal parts exciting and daunting! Luckily, baby show events allow for experts to come together and help you navigate your new world of parenting. From the comfort of your own home you have access to a huge number of health professionals, leading industry experts, nursery brands and services. When we exhibit, we have our best-selling products all collated in one easy-to-shop location
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Top 5 Tips for Summer Sleep

Ergobaby - June 04, 2021
Top 5 Tips for Summer Sleep   For some parents a good night's sleep is as mythical as unicorns, and in the summer months, with more light and warmer temperatures it can be even harder to achieve a full night's rest. But we're here to help with our Top 5 Tips for Summer Sleep! We can't promise they'll have you all sleeping through the night but they will help optimise your baby's sleep environment to give you all the best chance for some shut-eye this summer. And remember, no matter where you are or whatever the weather, the safest way for baby to sleep is to be placed on their back on a firm flat surface with no loose covers or items around them.   1. Blackout Blinds Longer days might be lovely in lots of ways, but they can play havoc with little ones' sleep! If you're at home, temporary blackout blinds (we like ones with suction cups for ease of use) can be used to keep baby's room dark, hopefully letting them know it's still time for sleeping. And bonus, you can take then with you on
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Top 5 Tips for Summer Babywearing

Ergobaby - May 24, 2021
Hooray! Summer is almost here! We often get asked how best to dress for babywearing summer heat so here are our top tips for keeping cool and confident while wearing your baby in warm weather. 1. Dress for the Weather No matter the season, layers are key! Your carrier or baby wrap acts as one layer of clothing, so it’s important to keep both you and baby lightly dressed when using your carrier.  Although of course this being Britain we recommend an extra layer or two in your change bag just in case the weather changes! Fabrics made of natural fibers such as bamboo or cotton are the fastest drying and are breathable, so can help keep baby cool. And don't forget sunshades and a sunhat! If baby doesn’t like to wear their sunhat, wearing one with a wide brim yourself can help keep baby shaded too, and all Ergobaby carriers (except for Aerloom) come with an integrated sunhood (folded into an open or zippered pocket on the outside of the main carrier panel). This can be attached to one side