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June 28, 2013
"Why is my baby so fussy?" is a question I get asked by many moms and dads as I speak to new parents in my role as a postpartum doula and Int'l Board Certified Lactation Consultant. There is no easy answer to this question. However, if parents understood the physiological makeup of their baby, and respond to it the way nature designed them, then the question would be less of an issue.
First of all, just because the umbilical cord has been cut, an infant still does not have autonomy. Babies should feel so connected to their primary caregiver that they think they are one unit. In a perfect world, it is optimal that a child be worn for the first 12 months and beyond. This ensures the baby the sense of safety and security in knowing that she is not alone. Have you ever noticed how an infant sleeps so well on your chest, but as soon as you put her in her crib, she wakes up? This is exactly my point! The infant senses that it is no longer safe in the caregiver's arms. She no longer
June 25, 2013
This month, we had the honor of participating in the Operation Shower/Birdies for the Brave group baby shower for 40 military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed members of the U.S. Navy, Naval Submarine School and Connecticut Army National Guard. Ergobaby is excited to support several Operation Shower events, providing carriers for deserving moms as part of their signature "Shower in a Box." We are proud to be among other supporting sponsors, such as Travelers, the Travelers Championship, Petunia Pickle Bottom, 4moms and “Extra.”
“Extra” correspondent and expectant mom Hilaria Thomas Baldwin was on hand to help honor local military families as a host. Baldwin, who is expecting her first child in a few months with her husband, Alec Baldwin said of the event, “Preparing for a baby is incredibly exciting, but can also be very expensive. I’m so proud to be able to support and spend time with these military moms-to-be while providing them with the necessities for
June 19, 2013
I often hear new parents talk about all of the things they “can’t do” now that they have a child(ren). One thing that seems to make that list time and time again is hiking. Every time I hear this I just want to scream I mean honestly what better way to bond with your child than getting out and experience the great outdoors together with a nice hike. So maybe you can’t do those 10-15 mile hikes that you once did and overnight backpacking trips will have to be put on hold until your little one can carrier their own pack but besides those few little things hiking is most definitely something you can do with your child at most any age.
My husband Neil fell in love with hiking a few years ago and I have slowly become fond of hiking myself and have even gone on a few 10-15 mile hikes and an overnight trip with him. When our daughter arrived last summer we unfortunately didn’t make it out for any of the hiking season due to my slow postpartum recovery and just the busy-ness that comes
June 18, 2013
My husband and I enjoy hiking and were determined to keep hiking a part of our life even after we had children. We therefore found ways to make hiking both possible AND fun with an infant or young toddler. So in the spirit of fun times ahead, here are a few tips for hiking with your baby.
1. Only hike in good weather
This may go without saying, but many adults have no problem hiking in the rain or the cold. Babies, on the other hand, are not as able to regulate their body temperature like adults can and since they are not generating heat through activity, they can lose body heat quickly through their hands and feet. What’s more, babies and young children do not follow instructions even when it’s to their benefit to do so! No matter what you do, sometimes your child will insist on hanging a foot, hand, or even head outside of the rain cover or poncho to get cold and wet. The end result? Unhappy baby, unhappy parents. Always check the weather forecast before leaving
June 07, 2013
We love babywearing Dads over here at Ergobaby. We have received some amazing photos of Adventure Dads from you on our Facebook page: Dads picking strawberries, Dads hiking, Dads walking 5Ks, Dads pushing the kids on the swings, Dads at the Zoo, multi-tasking Dads, Dads carrying multiples, Dads walking the dogs, Dads BBQ'ing…all while wearing their babies! Dad never ceases to amaze! Doesn’t Dad need his own baby carrier? Doesn’t Dad deserve it? We think so! We want to support Dad in all his adventures in babywearing.
We will select one winner and send him a new Xtra Carrier - Black! This carrier will not be available until July and it will be exclusive to REI.com! So get ready to enjoy the outdoors with your #AdventureDad this Summer!
To Enter:
1. Fill out the form on Facebook. 2. Tell us what adventures Dad would take with his own carrier. 3. Sign up for our monthly newsletter. 4. Enter by June 15 at midnight PST. For official rules, Click Here
May 29, 2013
If you decide to vacation at Walt Disney World or Disneyland with baby in tow, rest assured that Disney does a phenomenal job of making even the smallest guests feel welcome. Here are my top 10 tips to help ensure that you and your little one make magical memories at the Happiest Place on Earth.
1. Make use of the Baby Care Centers
Disney offers baby care centers in all 4 theme parks at Disney World and in both theme parks at Disneyland Resort.
Open during regular park hours, each facility is complimentary to use and includes a private nursing room with rocking chairs, changing room with tables, feeding area with highchairs, plus a mini kitchen with microwave. Some even offer "miniature" toilets and sinks.
There is also a little room with a TV, some picture books, and kid-sized chairs. A nice place to unwind or get cool for a few minutes.
Baby food, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, over-the-counter medications, and clothing are also available for purchase.
Here are the locations of the Baby Care
May 28, 2013
I love this time of year, don't you? Everything is coming back to life after the cold dormancy of winter. It's like someone turned on the lights with all the vibrant color returning to the earth. One of the places that color returns to is our plates! We once again have all sorts of beautiful and delicious in season produce to choose from again. The tastiest and freshest produce comes from our own backyard, both figuratively and literally. So strap on your Ergo and take the kids out to find some local, flavorful fruits and vegetables. Below are eight ways to find produce grown locally.
Community Supported Agriculture
Community Supported Agriculture, also known as a CSA, is a wonderful opportunity to get to know some of your local farmers while sharing in their locally grown goodness. I decided to join a CSA one year and really enjoyed it. The way most of them work is you pay up front for a share of what the farm produces and receive weekly offerings of the fruits and vegetables they've grown.
May 10, 2013
Creator of the hugely popular Girl’s Gone Child blog, mom of four (son Archer, 7, daughter Fable, 3, and twin girls Boheme and Reverie, 1), published author—yup, Rebecca Woolf pretty much epitomizes inspiring. And after having breakfast with her one recent morning in L.A., I’m adding “thoughtful,” “wise,” and “hilarious” to the list.
What inspired Girl’s Gone Child (GGC)?
I was 23 when Archer was born. I didn’t have any friends who had kids, no mom groups. I had no way to process the parenting experience other than writing about it. And people slowly started reading. I honestly feel like I really got lucky. There were, like, 10 bloggers that I knew of writing about this stuff at the time (2005), and we were all doing it because we loved it and had something to say or ask. And then over time we recognized that we could have ads and a book deal and all these other things, which was amazing because at the time I was working four jobs.
Finally earning money from GGC must have felt
April 29, 2013
You know we love you, but we want to know what YOU love...show us your "Ideal Mother's Day" on Pinterest for a chance to win an Ergobaby Carrier! Good luck and happy pinning! To Enter: 1. Follow us on Pinterest 2. Create a board called “My Ideal Mother’s Day” 3. Pin your favorite Ergobaby Carrier. You must pin 1 carrier from the “Favorite Picks for Mother’s Day” Board 4. Pin your photos that represent your ideal Mother’s Day…whatever you want, but show us how #babywearing is involved! Would your partner wear the baby all day while he cooks you breakfast?...Would you go for a stroll on the beach?…Would you travel? The sky’s the limit! 5. Each photo should be tagged with #ergobaby #idealmothersday #babywearing 6. Fill out the entry form & submit the link to your board HERE by midnight PST May 6, 2013. 7. We will choose our four (4) favorite boards and send you a carrier of your choice just in time for Mother’s Day! For official rules, click here
April 26, 2013
Urban Warrior Mama by ergobaby
Mamalicious Nursing Top / Old Navy plus size bootcut jeans / Keen Footwear lacing shoes / Laptop satchel / Vera Bradley eyewear / Ergobaby® Organic Baby Carrier
With spring springing up all around us I'm itching to take my kids out to explore the city. The cherry blossoms blooming, the fountains spouting water after a dormant winter, and the sunshine streaming down are beckoning to us after months of being mostly indoors.
In order to tackle our beloved concrete jungle here is what I'll need:
Ergobaby Carrier: Navigating busy streets, public transportation, and small cafes is no place for a stroller. Keeping baby close, safe, and out of trouble while still looking great is possible with a great carrier
Large Bag: I like something I can sling over my shoulder that will fit diaper changing supplies, a few snacks, a water bottle and my wallet.
Sunglasses: To keep the glare away and complete the look.
Teething Necklace: