When my clients talk about the joys and challenges of new parenthood, a common theme comes up – isolation. There’s no secret about it – Togetherness looks completely different after baby. Before baby, we can plan for togetherness with our partners – activities, dates, vacations. We can anticipate opportunities to connect with one another. For…
2 parents, 3 kids (+ 1 on the way), 1 grandma, 1 sister, 1 carrier When I arrive at the house of Kelly McKnight, Sincerely Mama founder and Community Manager for Ergobaby, she and her favorite Ergo greet me at the door. This mama of three will be a mama of four in a couple…
You know when people say “sleep like a baby”? Well, after a few months with my firstborn, I didn’t want to sleep like a baby—I wanted to actually sleep! Every new parent wants a good night’s sleep, but that only comes when your baby sleeps. And it likely won’t just happen one night. You have…
As a parent, you always want the best for your child. Your unconditional love means that you never skimp on comfort, from your gentle touch to the choices you make for clothes, blankets, and gear. At Ergobaby, we understand you may reach for a baby carrier first to venture out with baby. But especially as…
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…
