Happy Mama Essentials - Baby Carriers

The Ergo Baby Carrier
Price: $105 (original), $120 (organic), $135 (organic embroidered)
Special Offer: Free 1 oz. Afterglow or Transformation Essential Oil Blend when you buy an Ergo. A $10 value!
A Free Instructional DVD ships with every Ergo carrier order
This hawaiian made wonder is the best baby carrier we've found. While not the optimal carrier for newborns, you will love how the Ergo supports your older baby (who can sit up on his/her own) without putting undue stress on your shoulders and spine. The brilliance of the Ergo is that it settles the bulk of your baby's weight to your hips where you can carry him/her for long periods of time without tiring. Another thing we simply love about the Ergo is that it promotes physical contact between you and your baby. Unlike metal frame carriers that hold your baby away from your body (and hurt your shoulders), the Ergo allows your child to snuggle up against you. We took our Ergo Trekking for a month and just loved how it performed day after day!
Read more about the ergo below

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	Ergo Belt Extension
	Adds 8" to the Ergos waist belt
	Price: $8
	The ERGO Baby Carrier Waist Extension The Waist Extension fits into either side of the buckle on the carrier and enlarges the waist circumference by 8", and extending The ERGO Baby Carrier's waist circumference from 45" to 54".

Ergo Infant Insert	Green Camel Style:
Recommended use from newborn to 4 - 5 months depending on the growth of your baby.
Price: ~~$23~~ $20
The ERGO Infant Insert is a specially padded and shaped cushion that fits into the Ergo and converts in into a sling. Designed to extend the life of the Ergo, the addition of the Infant Insert might just make the Ergo the only baby carrier you'll ever need. It can be quickly and easily placed in the carrier and is easily readjusted to pad and support your infant. Cradled cozyily in the sling, your infant is close to your heart and chest. This positioning allows for maximum comfort for you and your baby and provides you with easy access to your child for nursing, soothing, and talking. We feel that the best way to carry an infant is in a sling as it best supports an infants emotional and pysical development during this amazing period of time. With the Infant Insert Ergo made a product ideal for larger babies and ideal for smaller ones too!
Special features: ~Made of 100% cotton batting inside and 100% cotton poplin fabric. ~The cotton materials allow for maximum body comfort. ~Supports newborn/infant's head and cushions their body. ~Insert can be taken out with baby and used as a padded cushion. ~Sleeping Hood can be used as a sunshade.

Information about the Ergo

Ergonomics: The ERGO Baby Carrier's ergonomic design supports a correct sitting position for the baby's hip, pelvis and spine growth. It disperses most of the baby's weight between the hips and thighs, which helps to eliminate compression of the spine when hanging by the crotch, which most other designs require. The ERGO also balances the baby's weight to parents' hips and shoulders, and alleviates physical stress for the parent. At infancy, The ERGO with the Infant Insert, supports your newborn like a baby sling while having both hands free to work. It can be worn on the front, back or hip position.

Special Features:

~ Can be worn on front, back or hip and easily shifted from one to the other

~ Comes with detailed, illustrated instructions

~ Adjusts for most sizes, waist circumference extends from 25" up to 43" and with the additional Waist Extender 8" can be added.

~ Attached Sleeping Hood supports sleeping baby's head and expands with the growth of your child

~ Padded waist belt supports the lumbar area plus 1" thick padding in the shoulder straps

~ Provides continued support when a baby sling or other front carriers are no longer comfortable

~ Allows for freedom of movement because the parent and baby are like one.

~ Convenient pocket on back of carrier with side zipper for easy access.

~ 100% cotton canvas outside and 100% cotton poplin lining and hood.

~ More secure than a hard-frame for baby hiking and walking.

The Benefits of Wearing Your Baby:

~ Creates a mutually strong and trusting bond between parent and child

~ Increases the parent's awareness of the baby's needs

~ Continues the physical closeness that mimics the movement, security and warmth of the womb

~ Reduces the baby's level of stress hormones

~ Helps the baby fall asleep and stay asleep longer

~ Greatly reduces colic, crying and fussiness therefore baby is happier and more content

~ Promotes neurological development from the natural movement and stimulation

~ Develops an innate knowingness of safety, security, and love

~ Provides constant access to breastfeeding Initiates a self-reliant, secure, independant toddler

~ Frees the parent to accomplish daily activities and chores

After many years of studying many cultures and how they incorporate baby wearing, William and Martha Sears' conclusion says it all. "Doesn't every parent in every culture have these two simple desires: to make life easier for themselves and to make life better for their baby? Baby wearing does both." The ERGO Baby Carrier baby backpacks are just the tool to make this possible.

Free Instructional DVD

All Ergo Baby Carrier Orders now ship with an instructional DVD to assist you in learning proper techniques for positioning your baby safely and easily on your body. The Ergo, while easy to use once you get the hang of it is a little tricky at first and it's nice to have the visual instruction that the DVD provides.

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