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Ergo Baby Update – Heart 2 Heart

Katie — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:06:03 +0000

It is official. We finally know what the new Ergo Baby is! The is a redesign of the infant insert. The new design has additional cushion at the back and bottom. This promises to support the natural curve of a baby’s spine. A healthy hip and leg position is achieved by removing weight bearing on the developing sacrum.

We can’t wait to post a review. The will be available for shipment from La Stella Blu on 9-23-09.

Ergo Baby Heart 2 Heart

Katie — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:43:27 +0000

I can’t wait for the release of the new Ergo Baby Heart 2 Heart baby carrier. Ergo Baby will unveil their newest invention at the ABC Kids Expo during Sept 13-16th, 2009. Ergo Baby promises “Keep your baby close to your heart. Heart 2 Heart, the only baby carrier you will ever need.”

What does this mean? Is this a total redesign of the Ergo Baby Carrier where the infant insert is not needed? Only a couple of weeks left until we have our answer. Check back with La Stella Blu to see the Heart 2 Heart baby carrier.

Attachment Parenting International 15th Anniversary Event

Katie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:48:37 +0000

Head over to Nashville, Tennessee on August 29th and 30th for the celebration of Attachment Parenting Internationals 15th anniversary. Attachment Parenting International (API) was founded to provide parents information with the goal of improving the wellbeing of children and thus the community. API continues to grow and build strong families around the world. Some of the basic tenets of API include creating a strong emotional bond between parent and child. A childs emotional needs are responded to which enables them to develop the capacity for secure, empathic, and peaceful relationships throughout their lives.

This wonderful event will feature some of the best known experts in pediatrics, medicine, psychology, anthropology, and parenting. A panel will discuss “Making an Imapact Now: Creating a Sustainable Legacy for Children”. The amazing panel includes:

Dr. William & Martha Sears – Pediatrician, RN, & Authors
Ina May Gaskin – Director of The Farm Midwifery Center
Mary Ann Cahill – La Leche League International Founder
Dr. Isabelle Fox – Author and Clinical Psychologist
Dr. James McKenna – anthropologist and Director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab at the University of Notre Dame
Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker – founders of API & authors and other special guests.

This event is a mere $10 for the general public. Other events include fundraising featuring well known performers such as Vince Gill, children’s activities, Attached at the Heart book signing, silent auction, and family fitness.

Baby Gift Certificate

Katie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:48:01 +0000

Are you buying a gift for a baby shower and not sure what to get the new mom? Trying to find the perfect baby gift can be daunting. A baby carrier or baby sling is the perfect gift. It is the one piece of baby gear that will get used daily. It is the perfect gift that allows parents to get on with their lives while keeping their precious baby close and secure.

With that said there are so many types of baby carriers to choose from. Plus if you are considering a baby sling you may not know what size to buy. So that leaves you with the perfect option, a gift certificate. This allows parents to pick out exactly what they need. So check out our new gift certificates available at La Stella Blu. You can choose any dollar amount and we offer a 60 day return policy on all of our baby carriers.