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July 19, 2012
I'm not the kind of Mom who's content to stay home all day; which could kind of be a problem for someone whose primary job title is stay-at-home-mom. Instead of hanging around the house, my kids and I venture into the outdoors quite a bit. One of our favorite activities is hiking; it's accessible, affordable and just plain awesome.
I have 3 kids ranging in ages from 0-5. We rarely make it more than a mile or two down the trail, but then again distance isn’t really my primary objective these days. I'm more interested in being outside. I welcome the distractions my kids stumble upon: a rock to climb, a bug to catch, birds to watch, ant hill to observe, a stick that looks like a chainsaw, monsters that need to be taken care of… The goal is just being outside.
In order to make getting three kids out of the house and onto the trail as quick and easy as possible I keep my backpack stocked at all times. Here's a list of items I'd recommend keeping in your pack for a potential outing
July 18, 2012
Here at Ergobaby, we help you carry your baby in the correct ergonomic position, and comfortably for you. Why not give you options to suit your style and mood each day? Ergobaby gives you freedom to go about your day, the Options Carrier gives you freedom to choose your style!
The Ergobaby Options Carrier comes in black and is designed to be transformed. Change the look of your carrier in a snap with stylish covers that snap on to change the look of things. As with all Ergobaby Carriers, it keeps baby safe, close and comfortable while providing you freedom of movement.
For a limited time, we are bundling the Options Carrier
July 18, 2012
Another option to carry your baby both sustainably and fashionably, our new Organic Lattice carrier helps you comfortably support baby while you go about your day. The latest addition to the Ergobaby Organic Collection, the Lattice carrier is made from 100% organic cotton twill, dyed with natural pigments, and thoughtfully crafted. As Ergobaby continues to lead the way in quality and safety, we have ensured that this fabric is also Öko-Tex Certified.
Modern. Fashionable. Ethical. Comfortable: Since Ergobaby is the only carrier you’ll ever need, our new Lattice carrier suits your needs and your style.
July 10, 2012
See the mom in this photo? She’s been a mom for exactly one year. You see a happy smile, bright eyes, and a one-year old in a baby carrier.
She is me.
I am the mother in this photo. But… there is so much more you don’t see. Let me show you.
Like most mothers, I dreamed only of snuggling my baby close to me when he arrived – that mysterious child who rode underneath my heart for nine months – I wanted him to hear my heartbeat as long as possible.
However, struggles with breastfeeding, as well as severe scoliosis (curvature of the spine), made this impossible.
Tears, as I tried to hold my baby close, only to recoil in pain caused by months of struggles with breastfeeding.
Discouragement, as I tossed aside yet another carrier style because within minutes my back and shoulders were in searing pain. You see, most carriers I tried (I even made one myself), either put the baby’s weight on my shoulders, or asymmetrically across my body.
Since my spine is curved badly, one shoulder
July 05, 2012
Just in time for summer...choose either natural or charcoal in our Performance Infant Insert to work with any of our carrier collections. With a breathable mesh exterior and a wicking knit interior to help keep baby cooler, the Performance Infant Insert is the perfect choice for your newborn.
The Ergobaby Performance Infant Insert cushion must be inserted to support growing
July 02, 2012
During the first trimester, staying fit and eating healthy can be a real challenge due to all of the hormonal changes occurring in your body. Two of the biggest challenges can be morning sickness and food aversions. Both of which make you want to just lay on the couch and watch trashy TV rather than focus on getting outside for a walk or a run or eat those nice big salads that you once did. However, did you know that actually making an effort to workout can combat fatigue and morning sickness? I wish someone had told me this during my first trimester! I went from training for a half marathon to the couch full time before finally convincing myself that I needed to make an effort to be somewhat active again. Not only is it good for me but it’s good for this growing baby inside of me. It took me until the later stages of my first trimester (around week 10) to really start to get back to being active. But when I did, I noticed how much better I felt. My morning (all day) sickness was nowhere
June 29, 2012
We are excited to announce our partnership with shopkick to help you make shopping more guilt free!
With shopkick you treat yourself with rewards just by walking into many stores where you already like to shop. That's right, you get rewards not just for purchase, but simply for walking in. The rewards are called "kicks."
You can simply visit stores and get kicks, but also from purchasing items like the Ergobaby Carriers. Use the app to collect your kicks, then you can treat yourself. So, by simply purchasing one of four Ergobaby Carriers at a participating retailer, you can earn kicks to win rewards. Here's how it works:
Head to your retailer (see list at bottom of post).
Scan a box of one of these four products with
June 26, 2012
Summer time is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and you'll always be prepared with your Summer Survival Kit and your Ergobaby Carrier. But after all the exploration, adventure and sun, what to do once you are home? Relax, unwind and read baby a book, of course! We can think of no better way to continue to bond and snuggle with baby than with a great book. Or add a book to your backpack kit for relaxing reads at the beach or on a picnic!
Here's our list of all time favorite books for babies under one year old, which we put together with help from our expert children's librarian.
Books
June 22, 2012
When my daughter Leah was born in 1996 I knew that I would wear her. Baby wearing was new to Salt Lake City, Utah and people always stopped and stared as I passed by. Even more people stopped to look when my husband Aaron carried little Leah in the sling. We loved slinging her! I could nurse her privately in public. I could take her anywhere, keeping her close, and still having my hands free.
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="209"] Marthas Vineyard 1997[/caption]
We didn’t own a stroller and we had no interest in getting one. Leah was comfortable living out of her “pouch” and experiencing the world closer to our eye-level rather than from the compartment-like stroller. We wore her through the streets of Boston, on a ferry to and from Martha’s Vineyard, and on the subway in New York City. She snuggled up against us in Los Angeles,
June 22, 2012
Last month we gave you the wild-inspired Aussie Khaki and Zebra Original Collection Carriers. This month, we are introducing the Original and Organic Bundle of Joy. The Ergobaby Bundle of Joy line is four separate packages that match one of our most popular carriers with an Infant Insert. We've put together the Ergobaby carrier with an Infant Insert to make it easy for anyone to get started with Ergobaby.
The Bundle