Babywearing Blog
- February 16, 2022
Generally speaking, there’s no ‘best’ baby carrier or sling for breastfeeding in. You can technically breastfeed in almost any sling or carrier (although there are a few exceptions which we'll look at below).
There’s almost always a ‘best option for you’ though. A sling or carrier which will work for your comfort, and the age of your baby.
What Do We Know About Breastfeeding in a
- February 01, 2022
Best Baby Carriers For Newborns
Which is the best baby carrier for your newborn? Find out here with our top picks from our experts, to help make choosing a baby carrier for your newborn easier.
- January 12, 2022
We've loved the Isara Toddler & Preschool Carriers for a long time, and here we talk about what it is we love about them. We had some truly awesome help
- December 05, 2021ring slings are easy to use, great for both newborn snuggles as well and those quick up-and-downs with toddlers, plus they fold up nice and small to fit easily in a bag when you're out and about on the go.
Ring slings are fairly versatile too - there are many carrying
- December 03, 2021babywearing coat or jacket that would keep you and your little one warm and dry; and so Mamalila was born, with family values and conntected-ness at the heart of everything they do.
The point of the Mamalila Men’s
- December 01, 2021babywearing coats & jackets are amazing for our weather, in all our seasons. Check out our top four options here.
The collection we have for Autumn Winter 2021/22 is simply amazing!
1. Mamalila Allrounder Jacket
The point of the Mamalila
- November 29, 2021babywearing covers are here!
The collection we have for Autumn Winter 2021/22 is simply amazing!
- Huge choice of colours & designs.
- From lightweight to super-warm.
- Choose from integral hoods or removable hoods.
- Super functional - they look good, but are also amazing for our climate.
- November 27, 2021babywearing coats over the last 12 years and honest-to-goodness the Mamalila Allrounder Babywearing Coat is hands-down the best babywearing coat we've ever used. It's amazing for the maritime climate of the UK and Ireland.
Mamalila is a family-run company based in Germany. The premise was simple - if you wanted to go outside in bad weather
- November 25, 2021Omni 360 is Ergobaby’s all-around carrier that has all the features you need. As we have seen, it works for newborn to toddler, it has all the carrying positions you would want and comes with premium features and award-winning designs. All of this equals a huge amount of choice!
One of the Ergobaby questions we’re most often asked is ‘What’s the difference between the Cool Air Mesh and the Cotton Omni?’ It’s a fair question indeed, and we’ll try to answer it here.
First, let’s look at the similarities between all the Omni models.
Key Features of the Ergobaby Omni 360 Baby Carrier
- Lumbar Support
- Tuckaway Baby Hood
- Ergonomic Design
- Crossable Shoulder Straps
- Breastfeeding Friendly
- Machine Washable
What are the Different Types of Ergobaby Omni 360 Available?
- Ergobaby Omni Dream - made from 100% super-soft cotton.
- Ergobaby Omni Cool Air Mesh - made with mesh-type fabric for targeted airflow.
- Ergobaby OmniBreeze - the most breathable Omni option.
- Ergobaby Omni Classic - the original cotton option.
The Ergobaby Omni 360 baby carrier offers all carry positions, and can be used in the front carry position facing you or facing out, as well as hip and back carry positions. Please refer to the specific requirements for use and instructions for each carry position.
It be used with your newborn meeting the minimum weight and height requirements, in the front carry position facing you. Your newborn baby must weigh 7 lbs minimum (3.2 kg) and be at least 20 inches tall (50.8 cm).
The Ergobaby Omni 360 baby carrier has been specifically designed so you can carry your newborn baby (minimum 7 lbs / 3.2 kg) without the need of an infant insert. Easy to use, the Ergobaby Omni 360 carrier's bucket seat gradually adjusts to your growing baby from newborn to toddler (7-45 lbs / 3.2-20 kg) to support your baby in an ergonomic M-shape position at all ages.
So the Ergobaby Omni offers all of this, and there’s huge choice in colours and types; but how do they differ?
Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh
The Omni 360 Cool Air Mesh carrier is a lightweight, full mesh carrier designed to maximise ventilation to keep baby and parent cooler. It also has easy one-handed slider adjustments (instead of buttons) to narrow the seat when baby is facing out. This new adjustment makes it even easier to switch baby from facing in to facing out while on the go.
Omni Dream Cotton
The Ergobaby Omni Dream is made with a brushed cotton fabric - softer than ever before