Steve Hryniuk

Yes, that’s it. The parenting tip we can all celebrate: “Simplify, simplify, simplify,” is sage wisdom from visionary architect, Nader Khalili. A Comforting To-Do List Imagine your list beginning with “Simplify, simplify, simplify.” Repeating these words consistently brings order to any list of things to do. No matter what crowds the brain demanding a brilliant solution by noon; no matter how many errands are required before the evening traffic rush home, these 3 words always calm and clarify the next simple baby step to take. Healthy Child’s 2011 calendar is chock full of ways to simplify and amplify your family’s wellbeing. Topics include: “Growing Your Own Food” in May, “Potty Training” in July, and how to enjoy a “Green Halloween” and giving “Green Gifts” for the holidays. These are just a few of their weekly Twitter party offerings. Healthy Child is also advocating for The Safe Chemical Act, creating new safer policies for our children in our legal system. (healthychild.org)

Do you know that how you care for your newborn baby can affect the development of its spine? When the baby is in the womb, and when they are first born, the spine is in a "C configuration. This is called the primary curve. The secondary curves have not yet been formed and the early days and months of the baby's life are of the utmost importance in the development of these curves.

The First Secondary Curve: Most parents realize that their newborn baby cannot support the weight of its head. At this time the baby's head must be supported. It is important to be careful how you hold the baby, always caring to support the neck and head. The baby's little neck continues to wobble and they strain to hold their heads upright. As the baby gets older, these motions and exercises develop the muscles of the neck and begin to promote the development of the first secondary curve of the spine which is the arch of the neck.

MAUI, HI -- July 15, 2010 -- Today marks the launch of the newest design of the popular ERGObaby carrier - the Performance. The ERGObaby Performance carriers are made for babies, moms and dads that are active and love to be outside in almost any climate. The ERGObaby Performance carriers feature a high-performance polyester exterior, ideal for outdoor activities in all climates; a breathable mesh lining, keeping babies and parents cooler and more comfortable; and a CoolMax panel for extra moisture absorption and protection. This sleek, streamlined design offers a smooth, supportive fit for parents and babies of most sizes, and, as with all ERGObaby Carriers, can be used to carry babies from newborn to toddler on the back, front, and hip positions. Of course, like every other ERGObaby Carrier, ERGObaby's Performance line supports the correct ergonomic position for both babies and parents. "I am thrilled to bring the Performance to the families of the world," says Karin

Dear ERGObaby, I am a prenatal chiropractor in Los Angeles who you sent a Heart to Heart insert and ERGObaby carrier to.  I am so very excited about your new insert and so excited to tell you about all of the success I've had in spreading the word about your awesome products! Regarding the new insert, I cannot say enough good things about it!  The spinal support that it provides to newborns/infants is superb, with the focus being on the sacrum, pelvis and even hips where they need it the most.  I really appreciate that baby can be snugly supported against the parent so as mom or dad is moving around the baby's neck and spine are comfortably held in place - no flopping like with other carriers, and even so much better than the old insert.  Another feature that is so very important for developing infants is that they can be placed into the carrier in their natural "frog legged" posture until their hips are ready to spread on their own.  I am frequently applauding new parents for wearing

The ERGO Baby Carrier, Inc. is pleased to announce that we are now certified by JPMA. Our Certification number is (5108)338-0123. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. is a national trade organization representing 95% of the $7.3 billion industry. It was formed in 1962 and has grown to include 250 companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico. JPMA developed an extensive, unique Certification Program that has been guiding parents and caregivers for 25 years toward purchasing juvenile products that are built with safety in mind. Parents can look for their seal on product packaging. To become JPMA certified, a product must be tested by an independent testing facility for compliance with the specific ASTM (American Society for Testing & Materials) standards. If a product passes the tests, JPMA allows the manufacturer to label it with the JPMA Certified Seal. The ASTM developed and published the standards. JPMA and industry members, consumer groups and staff

Important notice:  Over the past few months, we have noticed a number of unauthorized Internet sellers of ERGObaby products.  In some cases, these products are counterfeit, which may pose a safety hazard due to inferior materials and/or workmanship.  Of course, no warranty protection is offered with respect to counterfeit products. We urge you to purchase your ERGObaby Carrier and accessory products only through authorized distributors.  Products purchased through our authorized Internet or retail store distribution channels provides you with outstanding customer service, a thirty-day trial period (for undamaged product returns) and warranty service and protections which may not be available when purchasing through unauthorized distributors. If you are in doubt, or have any concerns about any supplier, please contact us here. 12-29-2011 More information: http://store.ergobaby.com/Content/AboutUs_Counterfeits

May 8, 2009, ERGObaby Founder and Designer Karin Frost was featured in a live interview on the radio show "Natural Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting" with Reverend Zoe Weston. Ms. Frost talked briefly about the history and culture of baby carrying, then listed some of the ways babies benefit from babywearing - they cry less often and for shorter periods of time, often become more independent and secure, they remain calmer, they are more in tune with parents, and they enjoy heightened social skills. Frost also discussed Jean Liedloff's Continuum Concept, which served as her inspiration in designing the ERGObaby Carrier, and the more recent Attachment Parenting movement. To hear the interview, click on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Rev-Zoe-Weston/2009/05/08/The-Culture-Of-Baby-Carrying.