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100 Great Walks with Kids

Ergobaby - March 04, 2021
100 Great Walks with Kids By Jen & Sim Benson   Getting out and exploring beautiful, wild places has always been an important part of life for us. We met through our mutual love for the outdoors, and spent our pre-child days running, climbing, mountain biking and adventure racing together. When our kids arrived, we wanted to carry on having adventures but needed to adapt, finding different ways of doing things that worked well for all four of us. We tried using a buggy on a few occasions, but quickly found it didn’t suit us, or the places we wanted to explore. When we started using Ergobaby carriers it really gave us our freedom back. With our children held close to us, we could walk comfortably and safely over rough terrain all day long. We could easily monitor and share body heat – essential in exposed, weather-affected places – and I could even breastfeed on the go, which was very liberating. We also used Ergobaby’s warm and waterproof covers to keep our children warm and dry wherever
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Piccolo’s One For You, One For Mum Campaign

Ergobaby - February 15, 2021
Piccolo’s One For You, One For Mum Campaign helping families in need at a difficult time   If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that this past year has been a tough one for us all.   Our good friends at Piccolo know that this is especially true for parents across the UK. That’s why they’re launching their new One For You, One For Mum campaign to support families in need at this difficult time.   At Ergobaby we always aim to do what we can to help others, so when they asked us to get involved, we jumped at the opportunity.   The campaign Food is so important when it comes to bringing families together and it’s absolutely vital that all families have access to nutritious meals for their little ones.   However not everyone is this fortunate; and with the difficulties of 2020 not yet behind us, Piccolo is stepping up to support parents by providing them with healthy food for their children.   This February, for every Piccolo pouch bought in Waitrose, they’re matching it with a donation
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How To Celebrate Valentine's Day During Lockdown

Ergobaby - February 13, 2021
How To Celebrate Valentine's Day During Lockdown   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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Our NEW Omni 360 Colourways and How We're Styling Them This Season

Ergobaby - November 20, 2020
Our NEW Omni 360 Colourways and How We're Styling Them This Season The days are growing shorter but we've got three NEW colours and prints in our best-selling Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh range to brighten your day! And in case you might be wondering, our Cool Air Mesh carriers aren't just suited to summery climates, they are equally brilliant for colder days, and besides, we see wintery weather as an even better reason to snuggle your little one close! If you want to get ahead of the game, check out our Top Five Tips for Winter Babywearing.   Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh - Chambray Our new Chambray style is the perfect winter colour palette: textured pale blue cotton paired with a light grey mesh. We're teaming it with a chunky grey or cream knit jumper (this year's H&M knitwear range is once again FULL of swoon-worthy pieces), jeans and the perfect winter ankle boot.   Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh - Black Stars Our second new look, Black Stars, is proving a popular choice with those who prefer
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A Baby Carrier with a Little Extra Cleanliness

Ergobaby - October 27, 2020
A Baby Carrier with a Little Extra Cleanliness Ergobaby launch their first ever Anti-Microbial Baby Carrier   In response to parents’ ever-increasing need for a little extra hygiene and sanitation, The Ergobaby all-in-one Omni 360 carrier is now available in an all-new, super smart, anti-microbial fabric - to keep your carrier cleaner for longer*.   The Omni 360 Anti-Microbial Baby Carrier is made with safe and sustainable anti-microbial fabric with a Silver Ion treatment which neutralises odour-causing bacteria. This supports the elimination of stinky odours for a fresh carrier that lasts longer between washes, giving parents confidence, saving them time, and helping to protect the environment by reducing the amount of water wasted during the washing process.   Launching in a new Grey Diamonds print, the carrier also comes with a free, matching, anti-microbial adult face mask.   Silver is a time-tested anti-microbial used in healthcare, food preservation, and water treatment, as well as
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How Quality Baby Gear Saves the Environment and Your Wallet

Ergobaby - October 08, 2020
How Quality Baby Gear Saves the Environment and Your Wallet Baby gear is expensive. I know that firsthand. I’m about to have another baby, and it seems like with each child that prices keep going up. I’m not a coupon clipper by any means, but I do like finding good deals and I’m not opposed to buying off-brand products or accepting hand-me-downs that are still in good condition. While it’s good to be a savvy shopper and set a baby budget, there are some baby items you shouldn’t buy cheap. When does it make sense to pay a little more for quality? Flour is flour. Spices are spices. Some people may disagree with me, but the only real differences between most generic and name-brand foods are the packaging and prices of the items. So when you’re at the grocery store debating between Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and the generic brand, you should be fine going with the latter. The box isn’t as fancy (sorry there’s no Tony the Tiger), but in this case, the cheaper product tastes the same so there’s
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What is a Pelvic Tuck and Why is it so Important?

Ergobaby - September 21, 2020
What is a Pelvic Tuck and Why is it so Important? You'd be forgiven for wondering if a 'pelvic tuck' was the latest surgery touted by Hollywood stars or something you might hear in a pilates class, but it's actually a lot more simple than that! The pelvic tuck is a quick and easy technique that ensures your baby is correctly seated in their carrier, ensuring they have optimal positioning and making it comfier for them and you! Here's Hannah Wallace of WearMyBaby to show you how it's done:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baby Carrier | Ergobaby UK (@ergobabyuk) Or, if you're more of a written instructions kind of learner, then scroll down for a handy graphic. Pro tip - save the images to your camera roll for easy double-checking while you're out and about as it's a great idea to do a pelvic tuck every time you pop your baby in the carrier. Front Inward Facing 1. We recommend doing a pelvic tuck every time your baby goes into the carrier but here's a couple of visible
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Safe Babywearing From The Beginning

Ergobaby - September 18, 2020
Picking the right baby carrier for your newborn and using it correctly   Lizzie Start - Carrying consultant, educator & trainer at Cake Club Sling Library & Parenting Support in Southend & Born to Carry   For new parents, faced with carrying their tiny bundle of joy in those early days of sleeplessness, adrenaline and bliss, the idea of choosing a sling can be utterly overwhelming. There are so many different options, so many choices to make, seemingly endless styles to choose between – stretchy wrap, buckle carrier, soft or structured, parent-facing, world-facing, back carry, hip carry… Where do you even begin?! For newborns, safety is key. The most important thing to consider is how to keep your baby’s airway clear, which comes down to how they are positioned and supported in the sling. The safest position for your newborn is to be upright, rather than reclined or cradled. Their size, birthweight, length and muscle tone may need to be taken into consideration when choosing an appropriate
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Two New Summer Colourways Now Available in the Ergobaby Embrace and All Position 360 Baby Carriers!

Ergobaby - September 07, 2020
Two New Summer Colourways Now Available in the Ergobaby Embrace and All Position 360 Baby Carriers!   Alongside the summer heatwave comes the second wave of Ergobaby’s NEW summer colourways launch! This time it’s the turn of the award-winning, ergonomically designed Embrace and All Position 360 Baby Carriers for a summer makeover.   The Ergobaby Embrace Baby Carrier Since its launch last year the Ergobaby Embrace has become a firm favourite with parents and babies alike. A faithful companion from the moment baby arrives, the Ergobaby Embrace’s cuddly jersey material makes the transition from pregnancy to family life feel as gentle and safe as a tender embrace. Parents can focus on bonding with their new arrival and giving them the safety and security that is so important during this early phase of development. Two new colourways are joining the range at the end of the month: elegant Soft Navy and dreamy Blush Pink.   Ergobaby Embrace in Blush Pink   The Ergobaby All Position 360 Baby Carrier
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Caring for your baby's tiny feet to encourage healthy development  

Ergobaby - September 04, 2020
Caring for your baby's tiny feet to encourage healthy development You'll soon be hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet — but how do you care for them? In this post, Rachel Clinkard, from the family shoe retailer Charles Clinkard, explains how new parents can care for their little one's feet during their first few years of life.   If you've just welcomed your newest arrival into the family, then you'll no doubt already be obsessed with your baby's tiny feet — after all, they're pretty adorable! But you might be wondering whether there's anything you need to do to make sure their feet and toes stay healthy as they grow. While most of the development will of course happen naturally, there are steps you can take to help the process along. Here, I'll share my advice for taking care of your baby's feet, so they'll grow strong and healthy enough to carry them through life.   Clean and care for their feet daily Before long, you'll start to notice that your little one enjoys touching, holding,