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August 30, 2022
Returning to normal everyday life with school and hobbies after the summer holidays is not easy. The inner alarm clock has to be reset from the sleep-in mode back to getting up early. Especially as your normal family morning routine may have been relaxed during the summer holiday; which is totally okay and normal. After all, who wants to eat their breakfast at seven o'clock in the morning during the holidays if they don't have to?
If a new baby has enriched the family during the summer break, juggling the back to school morning routine could become even more challenging. Not only because your baby may have just fallen asleep after a night of drinking, you also have to do the school run with your toddler. The never ending to-do list is growing and you still want to give your attention to all your children’s needs.
Don’t panic, we are here to help by sharing our best tips on how to manage your morning routine:
Preparation is everything
What you can get done the night before? Don't put it
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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.Â
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
Family & Parenting
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November 15, 2021
Spread a Little Christmas Spirit with an Ergobaby Doll Carrier this Yuletide
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Ergobaby is excited to announce the return of their popular Santa Service, bringing a little bit of festive joy to the holiday season! Parents can order their little love an Ergobaby Doll Carrier for Christmas and it will arrive with a special note from Santa to let them know they are firmly on the Nice List and to thank them for being so well behaved this year.
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The Ergobaby Doll Carrier is the perfect way for children aged 18-months and older to join in with babywearing and show their best friend the love and comfort they had as a worn baby. It also leaves little hands free for other games or tasks, and with teddy less likely to be left behind when safely carried, hopefully means fewer tears too!
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Three magical new prints have joined the range in time for Christmas: Clementine and Safari Dream and Chalkboard Stars, all designed to captivate and delight children of all ages. And no matter which carrier you
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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!
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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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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:
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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?
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Which baby carrier is right for me?
Your baby carrier should sync with your lifestyle and personal style. So
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February 13, 2021
How To Celebrate Valentine's Day During Lockdown
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If you'd have told us this time last year that we'd be celebrating Valentine's Day in a national lockdown due to the ongoing effects of a global pandemic we just wouldn't have believed you! But here we are and after events from birthdays to weddings, Eid to Diwali, have all been celebrated rather differently we're starting to become pros at making sure special occasions remain... well... special, and Valentine's Day should be no exception.
First things first - food. One of the best bits of any celebration in our opinion! Lockdown may limit our options somewhat but that doesn't mean we don't have choices and here are a few to consider:
Order takeaway - Perhaps the most obvious and the easiest, local restaurants need all the help they can get at the moment and ordering in from your local spot would mean the world to them!
Supermarket meal deal - Another easy option, loads of supermarkets have deals on tasty meals that you simply bung in the
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January 21, 2021
Easy Kids Arts and Crafts
When the Great British weather means your outdoor plans are scuppered and you're forced to spend a day indoors, having a handy back-up list of easy peasy crafts can be an absolute lifesaver. So here's our favourite ways to brighten up a dreary day indoors...
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Paper Bag Frog Puppet
This fun and adorable puppet is fun and simple to make. Check out the free pattern and directions here.
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Paper Plate Fish
Inspired by the beautiful children's book, click here to recreate everyone's favourite Rainbow Fish.
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Peg Dragonflies
Make beautiful dragonflies using pegs and pipe cleaners in any and every colour variation your child can imagine...
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3-Ingredient Homemade Puffy Paint
This 3D Puffy Paint is not only a total crowd-pleaser it also doubles as a science experiement, so you can give yourself a pat on the back for making the fun educational!
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Handprint Sunflowers
Possibly the cheeriest ida of them all, these Handprint Sunflowers bring sunshine on a cloudy day and
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April 18, 2020
Our top ten ways keep little hands busy while we're all #StayingHome
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We know that keeping the kids entertained while staying home isn't always easy at the best of times, never mind with the world as it is right now! So to help, we've rounded up our favourite activities to help you fill your days with fun!
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Make salt dough
Salt dough is a great and easy activity and unlike baking that cake you've had saved on Pinterest since 2013 it's completely kid-friendly and only needs ingredients you've almost definitely got in your cupboards.
Here's our recipe:
- You'll need 2 glasses of flour, 1 glass of fine salt and 1 glass of warm water.
- Pour the flour, salt and water into a container and mix with a spoon.
- Once the ingredients are well mixed, continue kneading with your hands!
- The salt dough must form a soft batter ball and it should not stick to the fingers. You can add a little flour if it sticks, but not too much - remember, your dough will grow.
Then you can move on to the modeling
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April 10, 2020
I’m pregnant?! Amazing?! Exciting?! Slightly daunting?!
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Following tears of joy and embracing the excitement of finding out my friends were pregnant, along with lots of hugging, crying and smiling, we would often sit, have a cup of tea and chat about what they would need to buy for their baby.  Having worked within the baby industry for over 10 years my friends have always come to me to discuss the latest products and learn more about baby essentials.
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Seeing the support this gave them on this new and slightly daunting experience, really struck home with me. I wanted to give something more, something too for all of the mums I regularly chatted to at Baby Shows or in stores, that’s when Googlicious Baby was born.
With the opportunity to work with one of my gorgeous friends I embarked on creating the My Googlicious Baby Planner. With lots of research, sharing experiences and late night designing, together we have created a beautiful book, full of helpful advice covering all of the
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March 23, 2020
Everything you need to know about parenting, from early pregnancy to toddlerhood
From our partners:
We all need a little help from time to time, no one more so than parents-to-be and new parents. Organic baby food brand Piccolo  has launched a free-to-join Family Club, with a panel of family health and wellbeing experts set to help parents with everything from boosting their mood post-birth to weaning and meal inspiration.
Monthly emails will be packed with practical advice from the experts, as well as real mums and dads, for parents from early pregnancy up to two years old - alongside a whole line-up of offers on baby essentials and activities. Experts already in the line-up to share their first-hand advice include pre and postnatal fitness expert Shakira Akabusi, writer and men’s mental health expert Jamie Day, and hypnobirthing and positive birth guru Megan Rossiter.
As if you needed another reason to sign-up, members of Piccolo’s Family Club will be treated to an exclusive discount