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October 11, 2016
On September 21st in Madurai, India Ergobaby celebrated our 100th order with Penguin Apparels, our India vendor, which has been like a family to us. The day was spend celebrating with traditional dances, personal accounts from Penguin Apparels team members and community outreach events which included dedicating a new water treatment system to a orphanage as well as donating medical supplies and equipment to those in assisted living homes within the community.
In great India tradition, this "small" gathering included over 500 people, an elephant, cake cutting and lots of delicious food.
We were honored to celebrate this milestone with them as a representation of our partnership over the last 8 years. With a partner so dedicated to community outreach, we look forward to many more years of collaboration. We recently sat down with Yassin Deo, from our supply chain team, and he told us about this amazing trip. Watch the video of our entire conversation with Yassin here.
Yassin:
October 10, 2016
There’s something about the cooler weather, leaves starting to fall and the smell of pumpkin spice. October has gradually become my absolute favorite month ever since my husband and I met at a Halloween party. Since then it has taken on even more meaning, because it’s the celebration of International Babywearing Week, this year from October 5th-10th. Hosted by our friends at Babywearing International, babywearing groups in communities all over the World celebrate by doing a variety of fun and educational opportunities, working with other local groups and organizations, posting photos all over social media, giveaways and overall spreading awareness of something that is so near and dear to them.
Every year, more and more caregivers are registering for carriers, and with that growth there are more and more resources in communities to help with baby carrier advice. From what carrier to choose and what may fit best with you particular lifestyle, to fit troubleshooting, learning new positions
October 06, 2016
Somehow, my tiny newborn daughter has turned into a beaming and chunky six-month old (seemingly overnight). Although I mostly hate how time seems to fly right through me lately, there are so many things that I love about having a baby as opposed to a newborn. The older León gets, the more connected with her I feel. As I watch her sit and eat and growl and laugh and squeal I feel like I am finally getting to know her. It has been so much harder to bond with her because of my high energy three-year old who takes so much of my energy.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
October 02, 2016
Scooby Doo and Velma (source)
Halloween is almost here and with it comes one of the most fun parts - planning your costume! Every year we see so many fantastic #ErgobabyHalloween pictures pop up online, and we thought we would round up some favorites to share with all of you!
A few things to remember when incorporating babywearing into your Halloween costume -
Follow all safety rules (see some tips here) and guidelines for the carrier. Always make sure baby has two fingers width between chin and chest to keep airway open and clear and baby is close enough to kiss.
Only face baby out if you are using a Four-Position 360 carrier, which allows for a front-outward facing position.
Pay special attention to baby's temperature since you both may be wearing things you may not normally have on.
Most of all, have FUN...and have a happy, babywearing Halloween!
A Starbucks breakfast (source)
ET and the gang (source)
A bag of movie theater popcorn (source)
The President and the Vice President...and
September 27, 2016
Pregnancy is such an exciting time, but it can also be a time full of uncertainty. Proper prenatal nutrition is essential for both you and your baby, but figuring out what to eat can be very confusing. There are so many decisions to make when you’re pregnant, but while you’re picking out baby names and decorating the nursery, it's important to make nutrition a priority as well. Fueling your body with nutrient dense foods will help provide your baby with the best start possible.
First Trimester Nutrients
A well balanced diet is key throughout your entire pregnancy, but certain nutrients play an essential role in each trimester. Basic water-soluble vitamins B & C become a focal point in the first trimester. The most well know first trimester vitamin is B9, folate, which helps protect your baby from the risk of neural tube defects. Vitamin C is important during all stages of pregnancy, but it works to support your immune system in the first trimester, which is often taxed in early pregnancy.
September 14, 2016
We're thrilled an honored to announce we have been nominated as a finalist in Red Tricycle's Totally Awesome Awards! Our Four Position 360 Baby Carrier has been nominated in the Gear: Sleekest Slings and Baby Carriers Category! We'd love your help and your vote to help us solidify our "totally awesome" status! What makes the Four Position 360 baby carrier a totally awesome choice for your babywearing adventures? Check out some of the reviews here! And as a thank you, we're offering a totally awesome giveaway...win a Four Position 360 Baby Carrier in Midnight Blue for you and one for an awesome expecting friend or your partner and spread the awesomeness!
Vote Ergobaby 360 for Red Tricycle "Totally Awesome Awards", Sleekest Baby Carrier
August 22, 2016
At Ergobaby, it never ceases to amaze me the amount of creativity and collaboration amongst our teams. It is a critical part of our mission to never stop innovating, to try listen to caregivers and their feedback about our products, which leads us to create new and better solutions to make their every day easier. With that, I am thrilled to introduce to you the newest generation of Ergobaby infant insert, the Easy Snug.
What makes the Easy Snug different?
In an effort to make the infant insert easier to use, as well as cooler, we set out to create an infant insert that snaps into your carrier. With tabs located on the top and the sides of the insert, it snaps around the shoulder straps, as well as the side webbing. This enables you to leave the infant insert in your carrier, and load baby as needed, with no question as to how the infant insert needs to be positioned inside your carrier. It is also much lighter and less bulky, with a lower profile. You can customize the head support
August 16, 2016
photo courtesy of Lindsey Shipley/Lactation Link
Your body is your baby's first home, and this relationship doesn’t need to end just because he’s out of the womb. Now out in the world, your babe wants to spend all of his time on top of your body. This is where he first learns about scent, touch, sight, hearing, taste and trust, along with many other things. Skin to skin, also known as Kangaroo Care, is a way to maintain that unique closeness you and baby shared when he was in your womb. Kangaroo care refers to the practice of holding your diapered babe—be he premature, full term or anytime during infancy—against your bare chest, with either a shirt or a blanket around the baby’s back to keep him warm. This snuggling of the infant against the body makes like a kangaroo’s pouch—hence the name, Kangaroo Care. Kangaroo Care can begin in most cases immediately after birth and can continue as long as you want to practice. There is no age at which skin to skin is no longer recommended. Skin
August 09, 2016
With all of the joys that accompany pregnancy, there’s also the potential to experience some unpleasant conditions. Pregnant woman are often struck with heartburn and it commonly occurs for two reasons. When functioning optimally, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) should only open when swallowing to allow food down, then it should quickly close again. During pregnancy the body produces relaxin, a hormone that softens your joints and cervix for delivery, but it also softens the muscles of the esophagus and can keep it from closing as efficiently. The potential for acids to be pushed up past the weakened valve increases when combined with the added pressure that’s put on the stomach as baby grows and organs shift. The delicate lining of the esophagus doesn’t have the same protection against acid that the stomach does. So when acid rises into the esophagus, it causes a burning sensation in the chest, just behind the breastbone. Antacids are usually
August 04, 2016
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When I was 17 years old, I felt a lump in my right breast. I had larger breasts in high school and when I mentioned it to my OB she said it was probably a fibroadenoma (a very common occurrence) but referred me to a specialist just to be safe. The specialist suggested we could do a biopsy, but because I also had several other lumps in both breasts that I should stop taking my birth control to reduce external hormones, cut down on caffeine, and we would keep an eye on it. I was young, carefree, and felt invincible. I knew in the back of my mind everyday that the lump was there, that I should do something about it, but I wanted to live my life. I wanted to have fun. There wasn’t time to slow down, take care of myself, be responsible. Fast forward two years later, and at age 19 my tumor had grown to roughly the size of a tangerine. I knew it was time to go back in. I remember being so afraid, sitting in the waiting room surrounded by older