What does safe & happy babywearing mean to you? To our friend and babywearing educator, Kristy Gill, who wasn’t even sure she would need a baby carrier when she first got pregnant, babywearing is simply “one of the smartest parenting decisions I’ve ever made.” Kristy has learned a lot about babywearing and we’re excited to…
One thing I remember about my first pregnancy was having this deep internal need to be prepared for everything. I read books and articles about infant sleep training and breastfeeding. My husband wanted to wing it when putting in the infant car seat, but I wanted to read the manual and watch a video to…
Throughout the month of September, we are continuing the conversation about safe and happy babywearing. But first things first: do you know all the benefits of babywearing? For starters, wearing your baby can reduce infant crying by 43%! Happier babies equal happier parents. Want to boost the happy with some exercise? Babywearing is a great…
Welcome to September. We hope you enjoyed a relaxing long weekend. This month marks so many things, back to school for those of you with older kiddos, the beginnings of Fall (Team Pumpkin Spice or no?), and for us it’s JPMA Baby Safety Month. Babywearing is an amazing, safe, and dare we say life-changing tool…
We know that being pregnant right now can be complicated. During the Coronavirus pandemic, parents are preparing to birth, are postpartum, and even beginning the deep dive into remote learning. Mama and birth advocate, Panquetzani will be sharing with the Ergobaby community practical tips on how we can have an empowered birth, heal during postpartum,…
Parenthood brings with it a whole slew of questions to answer and lessons to learn. How do I know what my baby is trying to tell me when she’s crying? When do I transition her from a bassinet next to my bed to a crib in her own room? When do I start feeding her…
Going shopping with a newborn is a major milestone. Leaving the comfortable little nest you’ve made in your home and venturing out into the world with your little one is a huge deal and one that can at times feel overwhelming. But don’t stress it, mama. Take a look at our top tips for shopping…
This Tuesday, August 25 marks the beginning of Black Breastfeeding Week. We are proud to have been celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week since it’s inception and we continue to get the question: “Why do we need Black Breastfeeding Week?” Here are five reasons. Additionally, we are so honored to be talking with one of the founders,…
What is this? Month four? We are having a hard time keeping track of time over here, and now all of a sudden it’s August and summer is over! How are you holding up out there as your older children may be heading back to school? Are you a working parent? What about daycare options?…
World Breastfeeding Week is this week, August 1-7. The theme this year is “Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet.” World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Increasing breastfeeding to near-universal levels could save more than 800 000 lives every year, the majority being children…
