Christina Soletti
Which is the best Ergobaby carrier for my family?
As an expecting parent, there are so many decisions to make. What do I need? What can I do without? Everyone has an opinion on the “must have” baby products out there. And when it comes to babywearing, that’s no exception. There are so many benefits to babywearing, including calming a crying baby and allowing parents to be hands-free, that the decision to get a baby carrier is a no-brainer as far as we are concerned! With countless options and products, making a decision can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help.
Here at Ergobaby, we offer two options for your babywearing journey called Ages & Stages or All-in-One. Neither journey is better than the other, it’s all about personal preference. Perhaps you’d like an option that allows your baby to face out when developmentally appropriate, about 4-6 months old. Maybe you’re less concerned about facing out and just want simplicity of inward snuggles. Whatever babywearing journey
Why back carry?
There are many benefits of babywearing in the back carry position. One benefit of the back carry allows you to do many tasks that would otherwise be difficult with a baby on the front, such as doing laundry, going to the farmer’s market, grocery shopping, and hiking. In other cultures, moms have used the back carry when they needed to work but still care for their young child. Yay for achieving freedom and convenience while still being able to tend to and hold your baby close! With the back carry, your baby is also centered on your hips, which makes your baby’s weight a lot easier to support for longer periods of time. In fact, it takes an average of 16% more energy to carry a baby in your arms than if you have something like a baby carrier to carry him or her in. Soft-structured carriers with wider waist belts alsoThis week we crank up the cardio using some tried and tested training protocols to raise the heart rate with low impact, high energy multi muscle movements. Watch your form, keep the movements smooth and controlled and focus on your posture and core activation throughout. You can adapt this workout to suit your fitness by using either just your body weight or adding in some small hand weights to turbo charge this session! You are aiming here for 10 back to back reps of each move...30 in total before resting for 1 minute and you are aiming to repeat the circuit 4 times.
- Side squat and bicep curl
- Alternating lunge and press
- Squat, curl and press
If you aren’t sure what stage of your recovery you are at, download our weekly workout guide here. For more parent and baby workouts and other family health and wellness, click here. _________________________
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With the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh baby carrier, you can do it all (like hiking!) and stay cool. A few of our mama friends hit the trails this past week in Los Angeles. Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors with babe! Just be sure to prep and bring along the sunscreen. Please use caution when attempting any of the carries, exercise or activities highlighted on this blog, social media or any other content channels. Please use common sense and caution when using a baby carrier. You should consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program. For more information, see our Disclaimer.
Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra fussy, I’d take
The Original and Four Position 360 baby carriers are designed to carry most children from birth (at least 7 pounds) with the use of the infant insert, which provides cushion and support. Infants are soft and floppy and lack the ability to hold their head and trunk up on their own. The Ergobaby infant insert provides this needed support that is not present in the carrier without it. Think of a taco holding everything up and in. This insert keeps the airway open and provides a swaddling effect that both soothes and protects the infant.
You can read more about why you need the infant insert and the importance of the infant insert on the Ergobaby blog.
How to Use the Ergobaby Infant Insert
How do you use a newborn insert? It’s really quite easy! First, attach the 360 baby carrier around your waist. Make sure it’s tight but still comfortable for you to wear. Next, take the infant insert and place it inside the carrier. The Ergobaby infant insert has
Just like in the Omni 360 baby carrier, once your baby is able to sit up on her own, you can face her out in the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh. But, we've made it even easier with the Cool Air Mesh Sliders! (Other milestones to consider: Once your baby can see above the front panel of the carrier, has strong head & neck control, and has a natural curiosity to see and interact with the world, they are ready for front-outward carry. This is usually around 5-6 months, depending on your baby.) And since we know that you're a mama-on-the-go (what mom isn't?!), you want to be able to switch baby easily from facing in to facing out and back again (remember if baby is getting sleepy or over-stimulated, be sure to switch her back to facing you for a nap or to calm her down). Check out how to do the #quickswitch with the Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh Sliders!
Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your
Hello Baby, Hello Kitty! With her iconic design, Hello Kitty brings happiness to people of all ages. Ergobaby is thrilled to infuse our latest collection with Hello Kitty’s love for life. Hurry and get yours now. This is a limited edition collaboration and once they are gone, they're gone!
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Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra fussy, I’d take a walk around the neighborhood. Even though I don't live in an area with
My husband and I had been married less than a day when we first got The Question from his dad, my new father-in-law: “So, when can we expect grandkids?” We weren’t that surprised. Both of us have always known we’d be parents one day, and were fortunate to have parents who didn’t see any contradiction between being gay and raising a family. I still remember the first words out of my mom’s mouth when I came out to her: “You still want to have kids, right?” In retrospect, my husband and I traveled a fairly traditional path: boy meets boy, boy falls in love with boy, boy marries boy. But as we quickly learned, the latest chapter in our story – boy and boy start a family – was a little more complicated. As many prospective parents know, the wait can be longer than you expect. Deciding on adoption was the easy part; making it happen took work. Because there was no scenario in which we could “accidentally” adopt -- no “honey, I have a big surprise!”-- every step of the process felt like work,
We love these sweet "everyday" testimonials from mamas that are featured on a round-up by Black Moms Blog. I LOVE Ergo!! I literally take my carrier on every adventure! Baby wearing is very special to me! There is something very ancestral that awakens when I wear my baby. I imagine my foremothers walking through their village, with their babies on their back. Ergo allows me to not only “get stuff done,” but it allows me to connect with my baby on a tribal tip… comfortably. Read the entire post here on Black Moms Blog.
Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra fussy, I’d take a walk around the neighborhood. Even though I don't live in an area with trails and surrounded
Our friend Sadie posted a beautiful post about her breastfeeding and transition to bottle journey. When I was breastfeeding, this nursing pillow was such a great tool to help me with latch, position, and my posture. I especially loved using it at night when I was really exhausted during those 3 am feedings. It offers firm support so that it can really be helpful to me and my babe. I didn’t have to slump over to get a proper latch or to get the hold I needed with the latch I needed. My back usually aches with the first few weeks of breastfeeding and this time it hasn’t once! Read more of Sadie's journey and see the entire post here.
Emotional Benefits of Getting Outside
Spending time in nature with your baby can strengthen the bond between you. The simple act of holding your baby close, feeling their warmth, and sharing new experiences together can create strong emotional connections. It’s also a wonderful way to reduce stress and improve your mood. When my littles were extra