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Why do I need the infant insert and how long do I need to use it?

Christina Soletti - October 23, 2015

You can put your baby in a carrier the day he’s born if you want, so long as he is healthy and weighs at least 7 pounds. Some parents like the more traditional stretchy baby wraps, while others prefer soft-structured baby carriers because of their ease of use and long-term use. But several soft-structured carriers require the use of an infant insert to make them usable for newborns though.

Do I need the infant insert for Ergobaby carriers?

If you have or plan on buying an Ergobaby 360 or Original baby carrier, then yes, you will also need to get an Ergobaby infant insert. The 360 and Original carriers are made for babies who are 4-48 months old and weigh 12-45 pounds. An infant insert provides the extra support needed for an infant who is younger and weighs less than that to comfortably fit in these carriers and keep each one ergonomically safe for infants.

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How to Use an Ergobaby Infant Insert

To use an Erobaby infant insert, you will first snap the insert

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How Do I Breastfeed in Baby Carrier?

Christina Soletti - October 08, 2015

Breastfeeding on the go is a LIFE-CHANGER. Mama, you will feel like a super-hero once you master nursing in the carrier...hiking, shopping, attending concerts...all while nursing baby! You go, mama!

Important tip! While nursing in a baby carrier is safe and convenient, to keep your baby safe it’s important to reposition your baby to their original carrying position when you finish nursing. Lift baby back up so their head is close enough to kiss and their airways are visible. Readjust your straps so that they are tightened and support both your body and your baby’s.

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

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How do I loosen the shoulder straps?

Christina Soletti - October 01, 2015

How do I loosen the shoulder straps?! We hear that question a lot. Let's show you how! In this video, Christina demonstrates how to loosen the shoulder straps when using the Ergobaby baby carrier in the front carry.

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 by nature, simply behind outside changed everything. A little vitamin D does wonders!

Cognitive Development

Nature is a sensory wonderland for babies. The different sights, sounds, and smells can stimulate your baby’s senses and promote cognitive development. Watching leaves rustle, hearing birds chirp, and feeling

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Benefits of Babywearing

Christina Soletti - March 23, 2015

We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant. And while in utero they’re warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it’s a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywear, which brings our little ones right back to us. Babywearing gives both of us that closeness again, while also providing baby with numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. We call the first few months after birth the “fourth trimester,” and for good reason. Our little ones need us more than ever as they make the transition into this new, big world. And as an added bonus, our partners or caregivers can babywear too, allowing them to bond with baby in a new way, building a stronger bond between your child and the people who love her. And really, a carried baby is a happy baby…and doesn’t that make parents happy? The closeness stimulates a beneficial hormone production (Oxytocin), resulting in a more intimate parental bond.

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Newborn Snuggles

Christina Soletti - March 04, 2015

Those first months with a newborn baby are just the sweetest. Wrapped in love, the Ergobaby Wrap Carrier envelopes baby in a nurturing nest, which is so important for that fourth trimester. We're loving the newborn squish photos from our friend Samantha over on her blog Could I Have That?

With nearly two months of being a mama under my belt there are a few… scratch that… a lot of things I’ve come to depend on. At the top of the list is the Ergobaby wrap, which I never leave home without these days. Not only is my baby girl as happy as a clam when she’s bundled up right against my heart but it happens to be ten times easier when running errands, grocery shopping and getting around places where a stroller doesn’t fit.

Read the full article and see the lovely photos here. And check out Samantha's other registry must-haves over on Cricket's Circle.

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Babywearing Tips from a Babywearing Educator

Laura Brown - February 27, 2015

Each month on the second Tuesday, we will be doing an"Ask the Expert" series, where you can ask our resident experts about a variety of baby-related topics. We kicked it off this month with babywearing, of course! Here are the questions you asked and answers below.

Do you have any tips for back wearing? I have a hard time getting my little one on my back by myself.

I think so much of the back carry comes down to practice and confidence. You may want to practice over a bed or with a spotter to start, and once you do it a few times, it becomes muscle memory. The reason I like the Ergobaby back carry video (featuring a Performance Carrier and a Dad) is that it shows you how to place baby in the baby carrier on your hip first, so baby is seated completely in the baby carrier, then you reach behind you and place the strap on your shoulder opposite baby, and simply rotate the baby in the carrier around to your back. The more you do it, the easier it gets. See the full thread and related

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The Best Baby Carrier for Your Family

Danielle Hampton - February 03, 2015

You’re looking at the Ergobaby website, and you’re clicking on carrier after carrier. Different types, colors, and patterns…so how do you know which is the best baby carrier for your family? Start with the video, and if you need more, we’ve broken it down here. We hope this helps make your choice easier. But rest assured, you can’t really go wrong with any of them! It’s just all about what’s best for you and your family. You got this parenting thing! (And we're here to help in case you feel like you don't!)

The Ergobaby Original Baby Carrier

Best for: All-around everyday use for any parent

Our Original Baby Carrier is a classic, tried and true favorite and is a great choice for everyday adventures. This carrier is wonderful for any and all activities- it’s a jack of all trades really. Our signature padded shoulder straps and comfortable waistband allow caregiver and baby to adventure safely and comfortably…and not to mention in style! We offer many colors and patterns, so you’re

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Lucie's List Reviews the Ergobaby 360

Christina Soletti - January 30, 2015

Lucie's List, a survival guide for new moms just posted a very thorough review of the Ergobaby Four Position 360 baby carrier. It's a great read when researching the best baby carrier for your family. And it's a great reminder that when you are wearing baby in the front-outward position, be sure to use the inner grey buttons to create an ergonomic bucket seat for baby. For more tips about using the 360, see here and for signs of over-stimulation, see this article. Ergobaby set out to make a new, fresh carrier that allows baby to face in (as usual), but also allows baby to face outward in an ergonomically correct position – and they did a really nice job! See the entire article here.

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Babywearing and Special Needs

Xza Higgins - December 02, 2014

Nothing can prepare you for being a parent to a child with special needs. Our journey together didn't start off in the way many families do. For the first year we conducted a fairly "normal" life, you know, whatever that means. There was the first roll over, the first tooth, the first time he sat up and so on and so forth. I can remember meeting him for the first time and waiting for the moment our midwife or nurse would say something was wrong. I just stared at him with the intuition only a mother can have, and questioned why they weren't saying anything. No one did. No one said anything was wrong, and I breathed a sigh of relief, but the lingering thought there was something, wrong, or maybe I should say different, about my baby stayed in the back of my mind.

When we brought him home, he just wanted to be held. I turned to my online community and was reassured this was normal. I placed him in a sling and he immediately became calm. As he nursed, and nursed and nursed some more, I continued

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Babywearing Tips | Hip Carry

Christina Soletti - October 10, 2014

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Christina Soletti - October 10, 2014

To celebrate babywearing week, we reached out to our friends at Babywearing International. BWI is a non-profit group that helps all the parents wear all the babies! We love the work they do promoting babywearing as a universally accepted practice (thank you!), with benefits for both child and caregiver. They provide education and support to parents, caregivers, and educators through outreach activities (check out some activities in your area). At the heart of BWI is their network of chapters run by Volunteer Babywearing Educators serving their local communities, these educators can help you with everything from which carrier is best for you to how to do a back carry. So, when we were looking for babywearing tips to share, naturally we reached out to this amazing network to get their tips from experience! We've grouped their tips by topic, so you can easily find what you are looking for! Today's focus: