My Favorite Baby Carrier's Blog

What to do with child number two?

Jane Rosenberg — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:01:26 +0000

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!

Going to the bathroom – never alone again!

Jane Rosenberg — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:45 +0000

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!”

Carrying your heavier baby

Jane Rosenberg — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:01:51 +0000

I read this article about a baby whose Mom has nicknamed “fatness”. I can’t really relate, because my babies were never fat, but I had a couple of friends whose babies were extremely roly-poly (they have thinned out – they are 8 now). I do know that with my first, when she hit about 15 lbs., I could no longer carry her in the Baby Bjorn. Her weight was pulling on my neck and shoulders and I was even having a tingling sensation in my neck. That’s when I switched to the back carrier – a great big framed hiking backpack – talk about cumbersome! It did work better for my neck and shoulders, but it was such a pain to put on and take off and it was a bulky thing to deal with when I wasn’t actually using it – I remember a long day at Sea World when I had to jam it between my 36″ long legs and the seat in front of me during shows.

Then I discovered the Ergo baby carrier. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It was so easy to use. My baby loved it. My husband even wore it (he never wore the other two carriers – back problems). And it was so darn comfortable – all the weight (just the baby – the Ergo weighs next to nothing) was on my hips – not my neck or shoulders. Eventually, at about age two, my child weighed as much as those bigger babies had weighed at 6 months. How their Moms carried them around in slings and the Baby Bjorn at that weight, I will never understand.

Eventually I had a second child. That is when I discovered the advantages of being able to carry an infant, then a baby, and then a toddler in the same carrier. I also learned to nurse her, wear her in all the positions (front, hip, and back), use the sleeping hood (my favorite feature of the Ergo baby carrier), and use the accessories (infant insert, front pouch, backpack).

And now, I even sell the Ergo baby carrier. I feel so strongly about how great they are, that I even offer a 90-day money back guarantee. I am convinced that if you try it – you will like it.

A Baby Carrier is Mom’s Best Friend

Jane Rosenberg — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:54:59 +0000

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.

Ergo Baby Carrier: Kids Science Fair Projects

Jane Rosenberg — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:25:39 +0000

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.

Ergo Baby Carrier: Inexpensive Arts and Crafts Ideas

Shawn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:19:35 +0000

In my ongoing quest to find fantastic Arts and Crafts sites I came across a real gem, Dollar Store Crafts. This site is seriously cool, she not only has her own crafting ideas but she also links to a whole host of other crafting web sites and blogs. The idea behind many of her Arts and Crafts projects is cost – she lists out how much you can expect to spend on the items to complete a project. Many of the craft projects are pretty simple and are great for older children.

Baby wearing can be an asset when you are trying to do craft projects or just do some cleaning around the house. The Ergo Baby Carrier is a hands free carrier so you have the ability to keep your child close while you are busy doing other things. Another great advantage of the Ergo Baby Carrier is that you can nurse your child while wearing him so you needn’t worry about taking him out of the carrier.

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

Ergo Baby Carrier: Adoption and Babywearing

Shawn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:12:44 +0000

Every so often we get contacted by a parent who is in the process of adopting and is interested in finding out about the Ergo Baby Carrier. So, in order to help parents who are adopting a child learn more about the benefits of baby wearing I went on a quick web search to find some info. from a parent of an adopted child and how baby wearing helped them. The article I found was fairly helpful “Baby Wearing and the Adopted Toddler”. At one point the author says, “Try several carriers, the first one you choose may not work for you, so be flexible and try several.” Well, I have been in the baby carrier business for several years, and I can assure you that if you are planning on trying a bunch of different carriers, it is not going to be cheap. My Favorite Baby Carrier offers a 90 day money back trial period so you can test the Ergo Baby Carrier out and see if it is the right fit for you and your family. Trial Periods are pretty rare in the world of baby carriers. I can tell you that most of the sites I have looked at usually give 30 days for a refund and only if the carrier is unused. So, if you do happen to be adopting a child or know someone who is, check out the Ergo Baby Carrier. We are always happy to work with families going through an adoption, so feel free to contact us with any questions.

Ergo Baby Carrier: Used Ergo Inventory

Shawn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:05:07 +0000

We posted our Used Ergo inventory online for sale today 02/19/2010. We currently have a wide selection of gently used carriers and accessories available. All of the used items for sale have been inspected to make sure they are clean and in good working condition. Stock is limited and sales are on a first come first served basis. The price is $90 for the used New Generation Ergo Carriers, $90 for the used Ergo Sport Carrier, and $105 for the used New Generation Organic Ergo Carriers. The pricing for the accessories varies and can be viewed on the Used ordering page of our site. While the used merchandise is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty all items are still covered by our 90 day money back trial period. We are always happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you have and you can reach us by either email or our toll free phone number, contact information can be found on our Contact Us page. We offer free shipping on all orders. Orders are shipped via USPS Priority Mail and generally sent out the next business day after the order is received. Shipping time is approximately 3-5 days.

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Ergo Baby Carrier: Arts and Crafts

Shawn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:59:24 +0000

Arts and Crafts projects are a great way to spend some fun active time with your kids. But finding easy to do craft projects can be a giant hassle. So, in an effort to save you time I will be devoting some of my posts to Arts and Crafts sites I have found.

Maya*Made is a blog that regularly posts arts, crafts, and baking projects. Maya who runs the blog has beginner to advanced projects and has a step by step tutorial section. The focus of many of the crafts is to recycle what would be considered trash and turn it into something unique and beautiful.

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

Today’s Dads are even into Babywearing!

Jane Rosenberg — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:22:28 +0000

I for one am very happy to be raising my children along WITH my husband. Yes, I am still the primary parent and he is still the primary bread winner, but he is very involved. To a degree, I can understand where this woman is coming from in her article: When it comes to parenting how much does your husband do? But I don’t know that it should be a contest. Some husbands have more time than others. My husband works at home and is able to spend a lot of time with the kids, but he has a bad back and so I would rather he play with the kids than do the housecleaning (which he does help with). I know plenty of men who do more housework than my husband does, but should I compare him to them? I also have friends who are home all day long with the kids while their husbands are away for work – often traveling. So when weekends come, the women are off and the kids are with Dad. I tend to be the one with the kids for the bulk of the week. I drive them to all their activities, I do the lion’s share of the homeschooling, and there are days we don’t see Daddy from breakfast to dinner, however, we try to be together on weekends. My husband and I don’t really see it as, “your turn, my turn”. We are raising our children, not just babysitting them till they grow up. Most men today, that I see at the zoo or in the mall, seem much more involved than my Dad was. These men are using the changing tables in the Men’s rooms, burping the babies, and wearing their babies. In fact these days, the Ergo Baby Carrier, as well as other carriers, are specifically designed to fit men and they even come in colors which men won’t mind wearing. My husband wore our daughters in the Ergo Baby Carrier all the time, despite his back issues – that says a lot for that carrier! I am excited that my kids spend a lot of time with their Daddy. My Mom didn’t really trust my Dad with us – there are stories of him forgetting to feed us, losing track of us, and then there was the time that my brother,John fell out of the back of the pick-up truck as we were driving down the road. The few times he cooked dinner for us, are memorable. Anyone else ever had johnny cake puddin’? It’s mashed up corn bread (called johnny cake in Maine) with milk poured on top. Oh, and chocolate fudge for dessert! Of course we should be appreciative for all our husbands do, and vise-versa. I am surprised that’s even a question.