At long last, the fabby Exeter Steiner School Cook Book has now been published. Packed full of inspiring seasonal recipes, this book is a true celebration of food, family life and a friendly lifestyle!
You can buy your cookbook direct from the Exeter Steiner School itself or from our website. Please note that all proceeds from the sale of the cook book will go direct to the school.
Ergo Sport Baby Carrier
We get lots of calls asking what is so different about the Ergo Sport so I thought it would be a good idea to put some of the differences down on paper:
General Features and Benefits
The Ergo Sport is designed for fathers and male carriers – it still has all the features and functions of the Ergo New Generation II but is cut slightly larger to accommodate a male frame and looks more rugged.
Fabric
The Sport is made from a 35% cotton/65% polyester blend designed to have a slight wicking to help keep babywearers more comfortable. This fabric is lighter and more breathable. The fabric also feels soft to the touch.
The New Gen II is made from 100% cotton with 100% cotton poplin lining (both SKAL certified organic in the case of the organic Ergos).
Sizing
The Sport’s waist strap can be extended an extra 5”, so fits from 30 inches to a maximum of 48 inches.
The Sport’s shoulder straps extend an extra 4”, so it will fit 5′ to 6.5′ body height.
The New Gen II has a waist belt circumference of 25″ to 43″ and the shoulder straps will adjust to fit from 5′ to 6′5″ body height but we would suggest that those over 6’ would be more comfortable with the Sport.
Design
The Sport has a vent to provide added breathability to keep both baby and parent cooler and more comfortable.
The Sport is available in black with feature white stitching making an urban, rugged looking sling.
Sleeping Hood
The Sport’s hood can be completely removed and stored in the built-in pocket.
The New Gen II sleep hood is fixed to the babycarrier and can be tucked into the pocket when not in use.
Carry positions
Both baby carriers can be used in the front, back and hip positions, for babies from birth up to 18kgs. Both carriers support the spread squat position being the correct sitting position for the baby’s hip, pelvis and spine growth and does not allow the baby to hang from the crotch.
Both slings distributes weight to the carrier’s hips and shoulders giving a more comfort carrying experience.
Back Pocket
On the Sport, the zippered pocket has been removed and instead there is a poppered pocket to store the sleep hood when it is not in use.
The New Gen II has a side zippered pocket to store small items in and an open top pocket to keep the sleeping hood tidy when not is use.
Can they be used by male and female carriers?
Absolutely, both carriers are designed to be used by both sexes.
Personal thoughts
I haven’t actually used the Ergo Sport as I am barely 5’ 2” and my daughter is sadly too big to be carrier now but I did use the New Gen 4 or 5 times a week until she was 4 1/2 years old. I can say that the new fabric on for the Sport is lovely and soft, it looks really hard wearing and my husband would have jumped at the chance to have one.
We have just taken delivery of our first set of boxes from Burt’s Bees and boy does the stock room smell nice!
I have been using the Buttermilk Lotion on myself for quite a while now (for purely work reasons of course) and it goes on so quickly and just melts into the skin. My daughter loves the smell too – not too strong for delicate little ones and so much nicer than the mainstream babylotions.
These are sure to be big sellers.
So thrilled, we have been featured in Green Parent Magazine as one of their eco-source companies. Not the most flattering of photos of me (but then I always hate them) and it was exciting to do the interview.
This is one of my fav parenting magazines and it does have some really great articles.
How about an Ergo Sport baby carrier for the Daddy who has everything? The Ergo is the carrier that I used with my daughter – I don’t drive so I carried her until she was 4 1/2 years old – it is truly great.
The Ergo Sport has been redesigned with daddy in mind – it looks more urban, has longer straps and a sleeker fabric.
And to make it even better, we have just reduced the price and you get FREE delivery plus a free gift too.
All in all, a great Father’s Day present.
We have been busy listing more stock and some of my current favs are the beautiful handmade nursery items from Powell Craft.
They are hand made in India to strict ethical standards and the company have been helping the Street Children for many many years with their projects.
My daughter just loves her knitted cat and she has been desperate for a friend to have a birthday so that she can give one of these toy bags as a pressie.
