Baby Wearing

Ergo Baby
M oby Wrap

Baby wearing is an essential parenting skill. Benefits of baby wearing are well-documented: babies who are worn cry less and are socialized earlier, as they are up among the "big people" from the beginning, learning language and social cues, rather than lying passively in the corner or another room.

What are the most practical aspects? Less crying and greater 'portability'. Happier babies make for happier parents. New parents often struggle with tasks as simple as eating, because their hands are always full. Wearing the baby in a carrier allows parents to meet their own needs: eating, shopping, walking the dog, for example. In addition, a quality carrier ensures that parents and other care providers can meet the needs of their child while still getting things done. Now the parents are happy, the baby is happy, and if there are older siblings, they are happy as well. This is because babywearing can be a pivotal tool in the process of integrating a new baby into the family. Siblings have a challenge when a new baby monopolizes mom or dad's time. After repeated, "Just wait until I get the baby down," big brother or sister can become resentful. Babywearing minimizes this problem, as baby can be fed, diapered...and then into the carrier. Baby's needs are met, and the parent is free to play with and care for older children.

Carriers are tools, and no one tool will meet every need. Things to consider when choosing a carrier include:

What is the main purpose? Short carries or are you in for the long haul?
Comfort: of both baby and wearer
Style
Who will be using the carrier? Does it need to adjust to accommodate different sizes?
Hands-free
Price
Washability
Multiples

Our experienced staff can help you to choose the carrier that works best to meet your needs. This personalized attention is what BirthMark is about.

Ergo Baby

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Products to make babywearing easier - from infant to toddler

Using the ERGObaby carrier gives you continuous connection, fabulous feeling of freedom, and security knowing your baby is safe. This is the all-in-one soft baby carrier, assisting you through all the stages of your baby's growth and moving from front to hip to back position easily. For more information about Ergo Baby carriers, call (610) 892-5051 or email us at
Ergo Baby Info

Moby Wrap

The design of the Moby Wrap uses your entire back, as well as your shoulders, to carry the weight of your baby. Unlike other carriers, which have narrow straps or go across one shoulder, the Moby Wrap is a wide piece of fabric that is wrapped over both shoulders. It is amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. There are no

buckles, snaps or other fasteners. It is easy to adjust the fit of your Moby Wrap by varying how tightly you wrap yourself and your baby.

For more information about Moby Wraps, call (610) 892-5051
or email us at Moby Wrap Info

BirthMark offers many different colors and styles of each carrier, including organic options. Come see our display and meet with a knowledgable staff member to help decide which carrier is right for your lifestyle, your body type, and your baby.