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Ergo Baby Carrier Performance with Infant Insert Review

Lisa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 08:19:58 +0000

The ERGObaby Heart2Heart Infant Insert is a specially padded and shaped cushion that can be quickly and easily placed in the carrier and readjusted as needed. This design easily enables parents to ensure that their newborn is positioned correctly on the pillow, keeping pressure off the developing sacrum, and supports the development of the spine and hips. It snaps closed around the infant, holding the baby in a cozy, protected environment close to the heart, as well as in an ergonomically correct natural sitting position.

Sian emailed the Natural Nursery with this lovely review.

“I was very pleased with your very fast delivery and the product is exactly as I expected.

We have used the Ergo Performance with Infant iInsert the very next day and our 3 week old seemed very content in it.

She was in it for 3 hours this week whilst we went shopping and it kept her safe and snug in between her feeds.

Thank you for your prompt and reliable service and product.

We will use you again and would recommend you to others”

If you need help choosing the best type of baby carrier for your family we have compiled lots of advice and useful videos on the website: www.naturalnursery.co.uk.

And of course we are always happy to answer any questions you might have.

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Attachment Parenting Group in Devon

Lisa — Wed, 18 May 2011 09:34:33 +0000

The mission of Attachment Parenting International (API) is to educate and support all parents in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world. API promotes science-based parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.

There is a group based in Totnes that meets reguarly – for more information please look at www.devonapi.com/Come-To-A-Meeting.html

Meetings take the shape of informal discussions and each meeting will have a theme, for example ‘Dealing With Strong Emotions’, ‘Handling Criticism Of Your Parenting Style’, ‘Positive Discipline’ or ‘Safe Sleep’.

Although there are a range of different styles within attachment parenting, the overarching philosophy remains the same. What positive discipline or co-sleeping looks like differs from home to home, depending on the principles and circumstances of the particular family. Devon API is here to provide support and information, not to judge. We realize that some aspects of practicing attachment parenting may not come easily to many of us; we are here to support one another to nurture our children in a compassionate way.

Attachment Parenting isn’t new. It is in many ways a return to the instinctual behaviors of our ancestors. In the last 60 years, the behaviors of attachment parenting have been studied extensively by psychology and child development researchers, and more recently, by researchers studying the brain. This body of knowledge offers strong support for areas that are key to the optimal development of emotionally balanced children, summarized in API’s Eight Principles of Parenting:

Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting

There is an abundance of advice and opinion for parents-to-be and reading about all the options available to you and questioning what is best for you as an individual/family is important. Research available options for healthcare providers and birthing environments, and become informed about routine newborn care. Birth preparation is both emotional and physical and a great time to educate yourself about child development, recognise what your particular needs will be as a new parent and remain flexible.

Feed with Love and Respect

Although breastfeeding is the optimal way to fulfil our infants nutritional and emotional needs and is one of the most natural things we can do to care for our children, it does not always come easily. There are definitely occasions when many mothers need support. For bottle-feeding mothers it is possible to benefit from some of the advantages of breastfeeding by ‘Bottle Nursing’. Bottle-nursing adapts breast-feeding behaviours to further strengthen the growing attachment between the mother and her newborn.

Respond with Sensitivity

The foundation of trust and empathy begin in infancy when parents are able to respond in a way the baby expects – with sensitivity, consistently and quickly. Babies cannot be expected to self-soothe, and calm, loving, empathetic parents help them learn to regulate their emotions. Respond sensitively to a child who is hurting or expressing strong emotion (while understanding their developmental abilities) and share in their joy.

Use Nurturing Touch

Affection, security, relaxation and stimulation can all be offered to your child through loving physical contact. Skin-to-skin contact is especially effective, such as during breastfeeding, bathing, or massage. Babywearing is a great way to incorporate nurturing touch into your -day-to-day and has many practical benefits. To find a carrier that is ergonomically well-designed and suits your needs visit www.naturalnursery.co.uk

Ensure Safe Sleep, Physically and Emotionally

Babies and children rely on parents to soothe them and help them regulate their intense emotions and physical functions. These needs exist at night just as they do during the day; from hunger, loneliness, and fear, to feeling too hot or too cold. Sleep training techniques can have detrimental physiological and psychological effects. Co-sleeping (including bed-sharing) has benefits to both babies and parents and by following the established guidelines can be safe and allow everyone better sleep.

Provide Consistent and Loving Care

Babies and young children have an intense need for the physical presence of a consistent, loving, responsive caregiver: ideally a parent. If it becomes necessary, choose an alternate caregiver who has formed a bond with the child and who cares for him in a way that strengthens the attachment relationship. Keep schedules flexible, and minimize stress and fear during short separations.

Practice Positive Discipline

The child is always more than their behaviour and positive discipline helps a child develop a conscience guided by his own internal discipline and compassion for others. Actions speak louder than words, and children will, eventually, exhibit the behavior that we model for them. Discipline that is empathetic, loving, and respectful strengthens the connection between parent and child. Rather than focussing on behavior, discover the needs leading to the behavior. Positive dsicipline isn’t another word for ‘permissive’ or ‘indulgent’ and doesn’t mean you have to be a perfect parent – children need to see their parents deal with the full range of emotions to understand how they exist within the context of a loving relationship.

Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life

Remaining patient, focussed and balanced while parenting is quite the challenge. Our ability to remain emotionally responsive depends largely on how supported we feel. Create a support network, set realistic goals, put people before things, and don’t be afraid to say ‘no’. Individual needs within the family will frequently change and meeting them to the greatest extent possible without compromising your physical and emotional health is key. Take precious time for yourself, tune in to your creative energies and try to find the fun!

Attachment Parenting International of Devon is a non-profit attachment parenting support group for families looking for information, friendship, and support regarding gentle parenting choices. They are affiliated to Attachment Parenting International and are funded entirely by donations and memberships.

www.devonapi.com

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Customer Product Review – Ergo Sucking Pads

Arabella Greatorex — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:51:36 +0000

Ergo Sucking Pads

We knew from the state of another sling our baby had been riding in that he was going to suck, and suck he has. It’s so much easier to just wash these small pieces than the whole sling, which is a good thing as the Ergo Performance instructions discourage you from washing the whole carrier as it will damage the material.

We chose to buy two, as we use the carrier everyday, so we always have some on us when one pair is being washed.

They are soft, hygienic and for us and our sucky baby, an essential additional to the Performance Carrier. Plus, they were much cheaper on Natural Nursery than other sites we looked at.

LB, March 2011

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Customer Product Review – Ergo Performance Baby Carrier

Arabella Greatorex — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:11:16 +0000

Ergo Baby Performance Carrier

Well made product, good materials. Comfortable to wear, baby sleeps well in it. Could not ask for a better carrier. Perfect when used with cargo pack.

A.S, Feb 2011

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Breastfed Mummies are More Likely to Breastfeed Their Baby

Arabella Greatorex — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:33:07 +0000

A new study conducted Wilkinet has shown that mothers who were breastfed themselves as a baby are more than twice as likely to breastfeed their own babies.

Another key influence seems to be the use of a baby carrier or baby sling: the study showed that 51% of mothers who carried their baby, breastfed exclusively.

You can read more about this study on our website – http://www.naturalnursery.co.uk/Babies-born-in-2010-can-thank-Grandma-for-being-Breastfed-16-w.asp

We would love to hear from mothers who found that using a baby sling helped them to breastfeed – you can post a comment here or email us at info@naturalnursery.co.uk.

We will pop a little thank you in the post to the most inspiring story next week.

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Baby Sling from Baby Sense

Arabella Greatorex — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 02:24:10 +0000

New in stock is the the Baby Sense Sling, which has been designed to encourage parents to carry their babies in the optimal position.

The Sling’s soft fabric cocoons the new baby in a foetal position, which supports the neck well – essential for the newborn. Curled up snugly and close to the parent the baby is calmed in a familiar womb-like environment.

The sling is available in the pretty trail fabric shown and in blue gingham too, and costs £34.99.

Also avaiable from Baby Sense are the practical and informative range of parenting book, including The Sleep Sense Book, £9.99.

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July Competition

Arabella Greatorex — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:20:21 +0000

Join our newsletter list to be in with a chance of winning this month’s prize – a fantastic wrap sling from Calin Bleu.

The winner will be announced in the following month’s newsletter, so don’t forget to read it and claim your prize.

The competition will be able to choose their own colour and size from the range of Calin Bleu slings that we have in stock and have it delivered straight to their home.

Calin Bleu wrap slings are ideal for carrying your baby in the summer months – allowing you to enjoy the warmer weather without having to push a great pram around.

You can find out more about Calin Bleu wrap slings and see our full range here.

As long as you remain a subscriber, you will be entered into each month’s competition but don’t worry, you will be able to opt out any time you like and we won’t share your details with anyone else.

You can find out more about the competiton here.

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