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May 14, 2015
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Meet the Bennetts, the quintessential southern California coastal dwelling family. Matt and Julia both live out their passions everyday as a professional skateboarder and hairdresser, all while hoping to inspire their son, Jackson. Creating adventures and love everyday, the Bennetts call home anyplace they are together. Pair Julia's enviable laid back style with her eye for life’s golden moments and you have one illuminated perspective.
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO BELOW TO SEE THE GALLERY AND GET TO KNOW THE BENNETT FAMILY.
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May 14, 2015
We're ready for the Summer with some fresh new designs! We've been posting some sneak peeks, but now we're ready to reveal the collection to you! This collection was inspired by the easygoing California lifestyle with some playful vintage details. To launch of the new summer carriers we featured some of our favorite California families, enjoying everyday experiences with their babies in Ergobaby products.
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO SEE GALLERY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW CARRIERS.
[gallery link="file" size="wcfixedheight" ids="7671,7672,7673,7674,7675"] 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
May 13, 2015
Continuing our "Inside Ergobaby" series with Jeff Kolodny. He has the enviable job of working with our awesome retailers and making sure they are stocked with the carriers you want and need! Jeff is a father, husband and the Sales Director for Ergobaby. After growing up outside Washington DC, he went to Arizona State University and moved to California after graduation. His motto is “work hard, have fun and make a difference every day.” Learn more about Jeff and follow along as he takes over our Instagram account and takes us along for some specialty retailer visits on Thursday 5/14.
What do you love most about working for Ergobaby?
The people that surround the brand are epic. This includes my co-workers, our retail partners and every consumer I get the pleasure to meet in person.
Outside of work, what brings you joy?
Happy people doing amazing things for themselves, others, and the community.
Tell us one funny Ergobaby story!
When I was interviewing at Ergobaby I
May 12, 2015
We were so happy our resident midwife & acupuncturist, Elizabeth Bachner was able to answer your family’s questions about birth plans. Here are the questions you asked and answers below.
What is the point of a birth plan?
Gone are the days around the thinking that a birth plan is something you write up to tell your care provider what you want to magically happen at your birth. A birth plan is an exploration, a journey into understanding who you are as parents. It encourages a conversation with your care provider so you can find out if you are both be on the same page, what his/her boundaries are and whether or not he/she is practicing evidence based medicine. It is a flexible list of ideals in a low risk situation, your informed consent or refusal of state mandated vaccinations and tests, a list of who will be in the room and their role, as well as any other important information you wish to communicate to the birth staff.
See the full thread and related questions and answers here
April 24, 2015
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 a collection of Ergobaby Essential products, including the NEW Natural Curve Nursing Pillow! Good luck and happy pinning!
Enter the My Ideal Mother's Day Contest:
Create a board on Pinterest called “My Ideal Mother’s Day”
Pin your photos that represent your ideal Mother’s Day…whatever you want that would illustrate your ideal day! Would babywearing be involved? (Of course...) 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!
Tag your pins with #myidealmothersday.
Complete the short form below.
Submit a PIN from your Ideal Mother's Day board via the URL by May 10 at midnight PST.
We will choose our four (4) favorite boards and announce the winners on May 11, 2015. Each winner will receive an Ergobaby Essentials Collection, which includes:
NEW Ergobaby Natural
April 22, 2015
Are you ready for Summer? We sure are...our friend Heidi Powell recently used our Performance Ventus Carrier to show us some moves you can do with baby. Head over to Heidi's blog to see the full workout you can do with your little one in tow!
Please use caution when attempting any of the carries, exercise or activities highlighted on this blog, social media or any other content channels. Please use common sense and caution when using a baby carrier. You should consult a physician before starting any diet or exercise program. For more information, see our Disclaimer.
April 22, 2015
Soothing Slumbers: Navigating Baby's Bedtime Bliss
In the hushed hours of twilight, as the world outside settles into tranquility, tiny bundles of joy enter a realm all their own – the realm of dreams. Ah, the mystery and magic of baby’s slumber! As parents, we've all experienced the delicate dance of lulling our little ones into a peaceful sleep, where cherubic smiles and gentle sighs reign supreme.
As cute as this can be, we all know getting a baby to sleep can be challenging and often isn’t so picturesque. So, let’s talk about our best tips and tricks. From safety to serenity and routine to respite, we're here to guide you through a journey of fostering a sleep haven for your precious bundle.
Embracing the Cozy Cocoon of Safety
Safe sleep is an issue that regularly makes the news, and something parents may experience anxiety about. If your baby is sleeping in your room, their own room or bed sharing, we want to reduce the risk of SIDS. We can do this when we put our baby down to sleep
April 09, 2015
Should you have a birth plan? If so, what should it look like? Our resident midwife and acupuncturist, Elizabeth Bachner from Gracefull Birthing and Best Ever Baby joins us on Tuesday 4/14 at 10am PST for an "Ask the Expert" chat about birth plans. Post your birth plan questions on our Facebook wall then join us on our Facebook page for the chat on Tuesday! Sign up below to be eligible for prizes.
Tuesday 4/14 at 10:00am PST
For more than a decade, Elizabeth has practiced midwifery, expertly combining her diverse body of skills in pre and perinatal psychology, acupuncture and communications to passionately educate and inspire women to understand their bodies and birth experiences. With a degree in Child Psychology from Tufts University, Elizabeth is uniquely in tune with the full spectrum of family needs around birth and baby planning. In addition to serving Los Angeles based families as a practicing midwife - both at home and in her well established Silver Lake Birthing Center: GraceFull
March 26, 2015
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Here's a round up of some of our favorite mamas to follow on Instagram. We'll be doing this feature once a month and hope to share some of the inspiring women who fill our feed with beauty each day in the spirit of sharing the love in this wonderful community. We hope you enjoy! xo Dani
March 23, 2015
We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant. And while in utero they’re warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it’s a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywear, which brings our little ones right back to us. Babywearing gives both of us that closeness again, while also providing baby with numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. We call the first few months after birth the “fourth trimester,” and for good reason. Our little ones need us more than ever as they make the transition into this new, big world. And as an added bonus, our partners or caregivers can babywear too, allowing them to bond with baby in a new way, building a stronger bond between your child and the people who love her.
And really, a carried baby is a happy baby…and doesn’t that make parents happy? The closeness stimulates a beneficial hormone production (Oxytocin), resulting in a more intimate parental bond.