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July 09, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it’s like “Inside Ergobaby”? We have invited our own Ergo team members to take over our Instagram feed the second Thursday of each month. Today our Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management is giving us a glimpse into a “day in her life” at Ergobaby. Vanessa Van Bui is Ergobaby’s Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management. Her team is focused on sourcing, manufacturing, and shipping safe and quality Ergobaby products around the world. Vanessa loves meeting new people and learning about new cultures. Over the past 15 years, she has traveled to over 20 countries for both work and leisure. Last month, Vanessa celebrated four years with Ergobaby and excited about the future!
what do you love most about working for ergobaby?
I am surrounded by so many people who are passionate about enjoying life with babies and making the best products.
outside of work, what brings you joy?
Outside of Ergobaby, I enjoy time with my six year old daughter
July 01, 2015
This post is from our Ergobaby Brand Ambassador Clara Aquino: A little list of must haves for parents of newborns (click the image above to view all of the item sources!): 1) Swaddlers They help to recreate that feeling of being snug in mama's belly; while also eliminating the need for blankets, which can be a risk for suffocation. Ergobaby swaddles are designed with a pocket at the bottom so you can easily change diapers while your little babe is still asleep. Genius. 2) A nursing pillow If you will be nursing your newborn, you'll find that you will officially become a walking, talking, milk machine.. I'm serious. It's pretty crazy how often you could be nursing your babe, so it's nice to have something that can support you and keep you + baby comfy during those long nights. Ergobaby has designed an amazing, supportive, nursing pillow that is firm and allows parents to be hands free (you don't need to rest your arm under baby like with other pillows) while nursing. It is two
June 29, 2015
Two quick and easy recipes for breastfeeding mamas. Nutrient dense and quick to prepare, these two meals well boost your energy and nourish your supply.
SOAKED SUPERGRAIN PORRIDGE
Ingredients:
1 cup steel-cut oats
1/2 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup millet
1/4 cup flaxseeds
1 cup medjool dates
1 cup Turkish apricots
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
1 apple (Pink Lady or Honey Crisp)
4 cups whole milk or milk alternative (almond or cashew milk), plus extra to loosen
1 tbsp maple syrup or agave
1 tsp blackstrap molasses
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh seasonal berries
A sealable container, like Glasslock
*Try and select organic and local produce.
Directions:
Mix steel-cut oats, chia, millet, flaxseed, and salt. Roughly chop dates, apricots, and almonds and mix in with grains. Grate apple and mix in with grains and other fruit. Pour over milk to cover. Stir in maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract. The next morning the grains will have swelled and might be a little thick, so
June 12, 2015
Air travel days are busy travel days often beginning with a frenzied blur of activity. Last minute packing, excitement for the upcoming trip, and a general “wrapping things up,” combined with early morning flights may mean sleep deprivation is the foundation and first impression of the family journey.
With our limited holiday travel time, it may be tempting to “hit the ground running” and plan a full itinerary beginning the moment we arrive at the destination. With kids, this may quickly backfire. Reality is, some well-planned quiet family time upon arrival may set the tone for a more relaxing and enjoyable vacation for all.
Children, even as young as infants, quickly sense a change in routine; being woken up earlier than normal, less cuddle time, and more rushing around with a quick breakfast or breakfast on the road. Mom or dad may be talking about tickets and house keys and flight status along with last minute packing inquiries. Tired parents combined with excited or overwhelmed
June 11, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it's like "Inside Ergobaby"? We have invited our own Ergo team members to take over our Instagram feed the second Thursday of each month. Our Customer Care Manager is giving us a glimpse into a "day in her life" at Ergobaby. Sarah Robinson started in 2010 in the customer care department. She worked her way from customer care associate to supervisor and is currently the Customer Care Manager. Sarah manages all Orbit Baby and Ergobaby customer service issues which keeps her busy. In her free time, she loves anything and everything Disney and knows all the trivia and also enjoys playing with her dog Lolo.
What do you love most about working for Ergobaby?
I believe baby wearing is such an instrumental part of the raising your child so knowing that I am educating and helping a first time parent on how to properly use a baby carrier is what I love. Also love being able to train my team on all of the cool things our products can do.
Outside of work, what
June 08, 2015
"Bedtimes around here are second only to mornings on my list of favorite times with my Simon boy. Simon is always so excited to have Marcus home from work, and Marcus is always ready to play with Simon and get all his giggles out, essentially wearing him out and getting him ready to hit the hay!
It's amazing how satisfying it is to look over and see your handsome husband pull out all the silly stops in order to get your sweet baby to squeal and squawk and giggle his little heart out. Nobody can make Simon laugh like his dad can. Seeing Marcus look like the biggest fool, which somehow also makes him look like the most attractive man in the world is fatherhood in a nutshell, I guess :)
(and just as a little bit of encouragement for new moms, those first few months are so sweet, but also so so hard, but when your baby starts to laugh, oh-my-gosh--it's like fairies are bursting out of their mouths and your heart is popcorn producing rainbows and the rainbows start pouring out rain and
June 04, 2015
Calling all dads! Want to "parent like a pro" like Ron here? Dr David Hill, pediatrician, dad and author of "Dad to Dad, Parenting like a Pro," joins us on Tuesday 6/9 at noon PST for an “Ask the Expert” lunchtime chat about new dads. Post your pregnancy questions on our Facebook wall then join us on our Facebook page for the chat on Tuesday! Sign up below to be eligible to win a “New Dads Rock Pack,” which includes a new Ergobaby Performance Carrier and an Ergobaby Wrap in Clay.
tuesday june 9, noon pst
David L. Hill, MD, FAAP is the chair of the AAP Council on Communications and Media, a member of the AAP Children, Adolescents, and Media Leadership Working Group, and a scientific advisory board member of the Institute of Digital Media and Child Development as well as a board member of the North Carolina Pediatric Society. An adjunct assistant professor of pediatrics at UNC School of Medicine, he served as the 2014 Media Visiting Professor at Duke University.
Dr. Hill is also
June 02, 2015
"If there’s one thing I’ve learned about breastfeeding after nursing my two babies, it’s that correct positioning is absolutely essential to success. From excruciating soreness, to low supply, to a baby that just wanted to use me as a pacifier forever and ever (and ever!), I had a really rough go of it the first time around. But my daughter and I worked through the challenges, and once we found our sweet spot, nursing her became one of my most treasured memories from her first year."
Read more on Project Nursery's site!
May 28, 2015
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Living in Los Angeles and sharing the joys of the beach, the Crochet family finds special moments in the everyday.
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO BELOW TO SEE THE GALLERY AND GET TO KNOW THE CROCHET FAMILY.
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May 27, 2015
As part of our "Ask the Expert” series, where you can ask our resident experts about a variety of baby-related topics, our friend, doula, and founder of Loom, was able to answer your family’s questions about a healthy pregnancy. Here are the questions you asked and answers below.
Any clue what might cause one's water to break but labor not begin? I'd like to avoid this next go around.
First off let me state that I'm not a medical provider, so my approach advice will stem from a therapeutic and experiential standpoint. It's hard to pinpoint why the water may break without immediate onset of regular contractions, it could happen for a number of reasons. However when your water breaks, the first thing to do is to note the time, check the color ( should be clear), the amount ( trickle or gush) and odor ( there should be none) -- if those elements are noted and in the clear and you checked in with you care provider and they've give you the clear to stay at home until contractions/surges