All moms crave friendship. But this is especially true as a new mom. After your partner goes back to work or your mom flies home, you’ll start craving connections and conversations with someone whose diapers you don’t change and who can actually talk back to you in complete sentences. And while all of us moms…
Whether you plan to register online or in a store, registering for baby items can be, well, kind of paralyzing for new parents. There are so many things you need to take care of such a tiny human. And if it doesn’t stun you, it can get you so excited seeing all the adorable baby…
Many of the mothers I work with express a fear of driving alone with their less than 4 month old infant around Los Angeles. They’ve experienced, at least to some extent, the shrilling cry of their carseat-confined baby, and the feeling of panic at not being able to get to soothe them while driving. When…
Things change when you become a mom. You no longer get eight or nine hours of uninterrupted sleep. Your exercise goes from daily gym visits to pushing your reversible stroller to the park and chasing a toddler around. Your style and time to get ready also change. And in between making breakfast and making sure…
So, you’re shopping for baby carriers and trying to decide which carrier is right for you? There are many options and it might feel overwhelming. Is the Aura Baby Wrap right for you? Today, we’ll outline a few of our favorite reasons to use this baby wrap. Wraps are an ideal tool for early postpartum…
If you want your baby to cry less, try a baby carrier. A much-cited study published in the journal Pediatrics found that baby-wearing for three hours a day reduced infant crying significantly — 43 percent overall and 51 percent at night. A more profound reason to wear a baby, though, might be the bond that it promotes between caregiver…
If you look around online, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of “must-haves” and “to-gets” when searching for baby items. And for a new parents, and can be downright confusing! Sometimes it’s nice to keep it simple, and in the spirit of that, here is a very short list of my favorite…
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…
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….
