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Wondering why you need to get outside and bring the kids? Read on… As we all know, physical activity is vital for ourselves and for our children, but did you know that we get even more benefit from playing freely outdoors, especially when we do it together? It’s been shown in that getting active outside actually adds to the benefits. According to a study referenced in Science World Report, children...
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Babywearing is excellent weight-bearing exercise, and what better way to include your baby in your daily activities than by carrying them in a baby carrier? In honor of National Sports and Physical Fitness Month, we’d like to share some ideas and resources to help you get moving and active – and healthy – with your baby. Get out there: Hiking with your children is a wonderful way to show them...
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Are your feet itching for a hike? Babywearing makes it possible for you to get out into terrain that’s foot-friendly, but not stroller-friendly. So when you’ve got a nice day and a few hours to spare, grab your favorite baby carrier and get out there! You’ll be getting the awesome benefits of fresh air and exercise, all while showing your baby the wide and wonderful world of nature. Win-win! Here...
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One of Onya Baby’s biggest motivations is helping families get outside with their babies easily by creating excellent and very supportive baby carriers, so when we heard about Hike it Baby, we just knew we’d be perfect partners! Hike it Baby was founded in Portland during the summer of 2013 by Shanti Hodges, who’d been active in the outdoors industry before becoming a mom. Hike it Baby’s mission is to...
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Babywearing is a natural human tradition that just makes sense. People have been using various combinations of materials (such as cloth, woven straw and/or leather) to carry their babies to keep them safe and close throughout the ages. How else could we, as parents with young children, get anything done? We thought we’d share some beautiful images of babywearing around the world. There are more such images in the informative...
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