My Favorite Baby Carrier's Blog

I often read articles about parent guilt – is my second child getting gyped? I remember feeling concerned about how I could possibly love my second child as much as my first.  Once the baby was born though, all those fears vanished – I was totally and completely in love with her from the get-go.  I discovered the Ergo Baby Carrier when my oldest was about two.  It was so great for her (she could be near my and ride or easily get out and walk) and I wore it all through my pregnancy with the second.  But I never knew how fabulous the carrier was until my second was born.  I wore her in it ALL the time.  She never had a feeding schedule – if she was hungry, I could feed her in the Ergo and she never had a sleeping schedule – if she was tired, she fell asleep in the Ergo.  She was with me all the time and I talked and signed to her constantly.  By 5 1/2 months (earlier than I have ever read about) she was signing back (her sister signed back at 8 1/2 months).  I could do everything I needed to do or wanted to do with my older daughter, because I had the Ergo Baby Carrier.  I was so enamored with it that I even became an internet reseller myself.  Can you tell that I love this carrier?  And second child … big deal … I was the fourth.  My mother gave me my baby book when I became pregnant with my first.  She thought I could use it, since it still had the celophane on it!

I just read this article about a woman having bladder control issues during pregnancy.  I don’t recall having that particular problem myself, but I do remember, during those days of nursing, that it was not easy to get to a bathroom quickly.  I had to keep very hydrated in order to produce enough milk and, as a result, had to pee all the time.  Eventually, I figured out that I could put my baby in my Ergo baby carrier (front position) and use the facilities without even waking up a sleeping baby – okay, sometimes I didn’t flush!  It was possible to go with the baby in the back position in the Ergo as well, but not as easy for a woman.  My husband, on the other hand, would use public urinals with a baby on back.  According to him, it was a tad embarrassing to have a (girl) toddler leaning out of the carrier checking out all the other men using the urinal and, at times, commenting.  Then there is the issue of eventually having company in the bathroom whether the child is in a carrier or not.  At home, my kids just always seem to be there.  When my youngest was 4, she would often follow me in to the bathroom, lock the door and say, “there, now we can have some privacy!”

I know my Mom managed her four children without a baby carrier, but I don’t know how.  I used my Ergo baby carrier every day for years.   Many debate the merits of feeding on demand, nap schedules, and the like but I basically just did what was practical for me.  I am not sure I was as easy-going about making these decisions with my first, but by the time my second child came, and I had observed a variety of mothering styles – of friends and acquaintences, I was not nearly as stressed about these decisions for her.  Instead of changing our life for the baby, she joined ours.  She came everywhere with us (I nursed exclusively, so she had to) and it didn’t matter what time the activity was.  But I have to say again, I could not have done it without my Ergo baby carrier.  I nursed in it (while hiking, shopping, or preparing dinner) and my baby napped in it as she pleased.  Of course I took time to nurse her in a rocking chair and lie down with her to nap, but I had the option to do it on the go as well and with an older child already, that was often necessary.  I started my business, My Favorite Baby Carrier, because I think this carrier is the best thing since sliced bread – not because I was even looking to start a business.  Every Mom will make her own decisions on how to parent her child(ren) – but whether you invest in a crib or decide to co-sleep, I guarantee that you will not be sorry that you invested in an Ergo baby carrier which you will use for years for your newborn, baby, and toddler.

Whether your child is enrolled in a school or being home-schooled, science projects are a great learning experience. I recently came across an article on Denver Post.com about the importance of science projects, “Science Fair Season – Ask Questions, Explore and Discover”. The Author gives links to a number of places to get ideas for science projects. She also gives some great advice about the purpose of science projects.

“For example, dropping Mentos into Diet Coke is not a science fair project. It’s a science demonstration. Asking questions like “what temperature of Diet Coke will make the tallest geyser,” or “what soda makes the shortest geyser?” are good science fair projects.” Susan Wells

If you are the parent of more than one child and one of them is an infant you can often find yourself not spending enough quality time with your older child(ren). A great way to be able to keep your little one close and still be able to play and have fun with your older child(ren) is the Ergo baby carrier. The Ergo baby carrier keeps your child close to you and is a hands-free carrier so you don’t need to worry about your child’s safety and security. If your little one falls asleep in the Ergo baby carrier you can just lift up the sleeping hood to secure his head and keep on going with your activity.

My Favorite Baby Carrier offers a 90 Day Money Back Trial Period for the Ergo Baby Carrier and Accessories.

I came across an article that said children now spend about 7 1/2 hours plugged into multimedia outlets each day “TALK L8R! 2 MUCH TXT-ING, GOING OUTSIDE“. The article got me thinking that this type of behavior really orginates with the parents and caregivers. If you are an active outdoors person then you are going to raise your child with the mentality of enjoying the outdoors. My parents both loved taking my brothers and me on hikes and that love of the outdoors stuck with me as I became an adult.

Parents are often overwhelmed by the idea of taking their baby on a hike, but the Ergo Baby Carrier is a great product that allows them to carry their child with ease and comfort and enjoy a nice walk or hike.  Outdoor markets or fairs are another great way of making sure you are and your family are getting outside each day. Remember that you are not only staying healthy today, but you are raising your children to enjoy spending time outdoors.

Learn more about the Ergo Baby Carrier including it’s unique sleeping hood feature.  Any parent who has taken a young child on a hike in a carrier knows that he/she  inevitably falls asleep and then there is the problem of what to do with his/her floppy head.   The Ergo sleeping hood solves that problem completely!