There are so many benefits to babywearing. The cuddles, the hands-free to get things done, the freedom. But have you ever really thought about the science behind why babywearing is so beneficial to both child and care-giver? We’re excited to talk with our friend Emily Little this week about all the research that supports why…
While we love talking about babywearing year-round, October is Babywearing Awareness Month. This week, we will be talking to two different babywearing experts. Latinx Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15. So we wanted to take this opportunity to chat with Daisy Hamory about indigenous babywearing practices. Daisy is a babywearing educator and one of our…
As I shared in my last post, I had the pleasure of hiking with mama, psychologist, and Board member of Nurturely, Jessie Thivierge. We spoke about many things, including research just published on babywearing and maternal responsiveness. Jessie asked me, “How can I help you?” I confessed that I hadn’t had the chance to read the full…
Last week I met with a new friend, a psychologist named Jessie I met through the non-profit, Nurturely. When we talked about getting together, I was picturing a coffee date. But Jessie suggested a hike in Mission Trails, a park here in San Diego. (Even better, huh?) She came with her one-year-old, carried in an…
Babywearing has been a tradition for more than a thousand years, and for many reasons. It’s been a major convenience for working and stay-at-home moms and dads all these years, but the benefits of babywearing go way beyond making life a little easier for parents. Babywearing is one of the best ways to keep your…
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…
When you’re looking for a baby carrier for your newborn, you want one that’s comfortable for you and your baby; one that evenly distributes your baby’s weight and doesn’t put unnecessary pressure on your back and shoulders. But even more importantly, you want an ergonomic baby carrier because it properly and safely supports your little…
Pregnancy is an intense period in any woman’s life, filled with surprisingly rich and varied emotions, as well as visions of your future life as a mother. Amidst the joyful prospects of soon being able to welcome your little one, some expectant mothers are concerned that they may develop a postpartum mood disorder or…
Ergobaby’s 180 Reversible Stroller reversible design is better for your baby than you may know. The way you use your stroller could very well be shaping your child’s brain development. Neuroscientists have made great strides in the last decade in understanding how babies’ brains develop. It has relevance to all sorts of parenting decisions, including…
Once she’s born, your baby first learns about scent, touch, sight, hearing, taste and trust —along with many other things—from being right there against you. She came from you. And now that she’s here, skin to skin, also known as Kangaroo Care, is a way to maintain that unique closeness you and baby shared when…
