Over the course of my daughter’s life, I have used meditation as a tool to bring me into the present moment. As a first time mom, my first year with my daughter was filled with ups and downs, highs and lows. I felt anxious that I wasn’t doing enough or providing enough. I felt lost…
A stroller is just as necessary as a crib if you ask me. Even if you’re a Gen Zer or a millennial like me who prefers the convenience of ordering stuff online and having it delivered to you, you can’t stay at home with your baby forever—and trust me, you won’t want to. A stroller…
When my daughter was seven months old, my husband and I took her across the country on a red-eye, followed by two weeks of road tripping and camping. We purposefully booked a night flight, thinking she’d sleep through the whole thing and we’d arrive at our destination ready to hit the road. Instead, she stayed…
I will never forget the day I received my first Ergobaby Carrier at my baby shower. I had picked the Original Baby Carrier in Black. I couldn’t wait to wear my baby boy who I was expecting in 8 weeks. This was exactly 4 years 9 months ago. Fast-forward to today, Ergobaby has transformed my…
As a mom who breastfeeds, I’m an advocate for breastfeeding moms to feel free to feed their baby when they’re out and about doing what normal people do—and most states have breastfeeding in public laws that protect your right to do so. But if you’ve never done it, it may seem like the scariest, most…
Baby carriers are a lifesaver for many parents. But as a first-time parent, you probably have a lot of questions about baby carriers, like when can I start putting my baby in a baby carrier and at what age or weight can my baby sit forward facing in a baby carrier? With my first child,…
Nothing is more important than your new little baby. You’ll want to spend every waking moment snuggling them and ensuring they’re content and safe. That’s why it’s important you get the absolute best baby carrier for you and your baby. Baby carriers allow you to keep your baby close while still being able to do…
Dear Ergobaby, When I became pregnant with my first child, like most new parents, I knew almost nothing about baby gear. I wasn’t sure if I would want or need a baby carrier, but I registered for one because it was on a registry list so it felt like the right thing to do. In…
If you can, try on some carriers or take a class before you buy to get an idea of what baby carrier styles or features may be important to you. Making an informed choice goes a long way to starting you off on the right foot. Get familiar with your carrier ahead of time….
Dear Ergo, Growing up as an only child, the concept of siblings fascinated me. I didn’t dislike being an only child but I knew that I wanted to experience the special connection of siblings and hoped to have multiple children. And as excited as I was when I was expecting my second son, nothing could…
