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February 09, 2015
Have you ever wondered what it was like to work at Ergobaby? We'd love to give you a sneak peek of the fun we have each day! We will have a different Ergobaby team member take over our Instagram feed on the second Thursday of each month. And we thought we'd kick it off with where it all begins: Rodney Telford, our VP of design and product development. Ever wondered who designed the ergonomic bucket seat of the Four Position 360 Baby Carrier? Rodney is your man. Join Rodney on Thursday February 12 as he shares a day in his life of designing for Ergobaby.
February 06, 2015
Love this adventure in Los Angeles piece on the Little Hip Squeaks blog from our friend Chandra of Oh Lovely Day!
Raising a family in Southern California allows for a lot of adventures. From a mother's perspective, it is ideal because the weather is almost always beautiful, so being outdoors is almost never an issue. And when you have two little boys, getting outdoors is key. Another important part of raising a family in Los Angeles is location. Location location location. We happen to live in an area known as the Miracle Mile, which is full of fun places we can walk to. Since I have a 5 month old and a 4-year-old, we keep our radius small so that the kids (me, really) don't get overwhelmed and we're always a short walk away from home for nursing, naps, or emergency blow-out situations.
Head over to Little Hip Squeaks to see the entire post!
February 03, 2015
You’re looking at the Ergobaby website, and you’re clicking on carrier after carrier. Different types, colors, and patterns…so how do you know which is the best baby carrier for your family? Start with the video, and if you need more, we’ve broken it down here. We hope this helps make your choice easier. But rest assured, you can’t really go wrong with any of them! It’s just all about what’s best for you and your family. You got this parenting thing! (And we're here to help in case you feel like you don't!)
The Ergobaby Original Baby Carrier
Best for: All-around everyday use for any parent
Our Original Baby Carrier is a classic, tried and true favorite and is a great choice for everyday adventures. This carrier is wonderful for any and all activities- it’s a jack of all trades really. Our signature padded shoulder straps and comfortable waistband allow caregiver and baby to adventure safely and comfortably…and not to mention in style! We offer many colors and patterns, so you’re
January 30, 2015
Lucie's List, a survival guide for new moms just posted a very thorough review of the Ergobaby Four Position 360 baby carrier. It's a great read when researching the best baby carrier for your family. And it's a great reminder that when you are wearing baby in the front-outward position, be sure to use the inner grey buttons to create an ergonomic bucket seat for baby.
For more tips about using the 360, see here and for signs of over-stimulation, see this article.
Ergobaby set out to make a new, fresh carrier that allows baby to face in (as usual), but also allows baby to face outward in an ergonomically correct position – and they did a really nice job!
See the entire article here.
January 29, 2015
Do you have an "old school" Ergobaby? Has your baby carrier lasted through multiple children? We want to see it! Tag your photos with #throwbackthrusday and #ergobabytbt so we can see them and share!
We love this photo of David Sullivan, our international sales director, in 2009 with his third child, Neela. David is the epitome of an #ErgoDad! David also made a couple videos using the baby carrier at home with his family and at work at the office in Maui with our founder Karin Frost. Everyone in the office wanted to wear Neela! Have a look:
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We'd love to see your throwback photos and videos. Be sure to tag us #ergobabytbt!
January 14, 2015
Everyone is always concerned with baby and their positioning while they are in an ergonomic baby carrier, and justifiably so. However, as parents we always forget about ourselves. What about our position, our posture? All too often we are slumped over, just trying to get through the day. Parenting can be hard and is definitely time consuming, so is it any wonder we forget to pay ourselves some attention. Did you know that by doing a few simple exercises you will not only improve your posture but your energy and mood! It’s true, and easy! Below are a few exercises that will leave you feeling tall, strong, and ready to tackle parenthood again.
Wall Angels
These are just as they sound. Think of “snow angels” performed leaning against a wall with arms bent. The best way to do this is to stand with you back against the wall, walk your feet out 1.5-2ft. and place arms against the wall in a “stick-em-up” position. To make sure you back is flat against the wall you may have to tilt your pelvis
December 02, 2014
Nothing can prepare you for being a parent to a child with special needs. Our journey together didn't start off in the way many families do. For the first year we conducted a fairly "normal" life, you know, whatever that means. There was the first roll over, the first tooth, the first time he sat up and so on and so forth. I can remember meeting him for the first time and waiting for the moment our midwife or nurse would say something was wrong. I just stared at him with the intuition only a mother can have, and questioned why they weren't saying anything. No one did. No one said anything was wrong, and I breathed a sigh of relief, but the lingering thought there was something, wrong, or maybe I should say different, about my baby stayed in the back of my mind.
When we brought him home, he just wanted to be held. I turned to my online community and was reassured this was normal. I placed him in a sling and he immediately became calm. As he nursed, and nursed and nursed some more, I continued
November 26, 2014
I wish I could say I have a recipe box filled with stained, crumpled up papers with delicious meals passed between generations, but the reality is I’m an avid “Pinner” and cooking magazine addict who likes to try new recipes! Family recipes all need to start with someone, right? I have a few staples I tend to bring out every year (sweet potatoes with cornflakes and marshmallows for my Brother, salted caramel cheesecake for my Grandmother, etc!) but a tried and true favorite that I make every Thanksgiving are Green Bean Haystacks. I was never a fan of green bean casserole, but still love green beans and like to incorporate them into this holiday. These also look like they took a lot more effort than they actually do, which I love. Few things make me happier than people thinking I slaved away in the kitchen when it’s really just a five-ingredient dish.
Green Bean Haystack
1 1/2 lbs. Green Beans, trimmed and blanched 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
November 24, 2014
Hey y’all! Kaelah here! I’m going to share a recipe my husband, Mike, and I use every Autumn to make the most delicious apple pie. I promise it’s not just any old apple pie either. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m far from an expert in the kitchen, but pies are one thing we can usually pull off. Every Thanksgiving we bake the family pies for the after-dinner treat, and it’s so awesome to see something we created bring happiness to those we love. We never go to any Thanksgiving dinner without at least one apple pie in hand. The thing that really makes this apple pie go above and beyond your typical recipe is that we prepare the filling in a skillet on the stove before baking. It’s a small, extra step, but it makes all the difference in the world. You’ll be amazed at how flavorful your pie is if you take the few extra minutes to do this! (Don’t worry! I did some mixing and rolling while wearing Linden, but Mike did the heavy lifting when it came to slicing the apples and doing the
November 21, 2014
Holiday Travel Days are here. Why not ENJOY them… no matter what? Enjoy the Journey! Airport, airplane, car, hotel, train…any holiday moments are still family time. Holiday travel time is time spent together. After circling the globe with my family, I have found the best itineraries are simple, flexible, and often formed as we go to capture unique last minute opportunities. Here are my tips to enjoy the family time spent in airports:
Smile, laugh, giggle more.
Snap memorable photos (posed, silly, casual, sleepy, etc.) of each other on airplanes and in airports. Adults included. Make your spouse, significant other, relative or friend laugh – it’s good for everyone.
Arrive early enough at the airport to “be the calm” in your child’s travel day.
Extra time removes the stress from traffic, lines and interruptions. Smile often. Hug and appreciate little ones in this busy, unfamiliar, exciting, and often overstimulating and intimidating environment.
*Note even older children