When we started shopping for a stroller, I had a serious case of ergonomic lust over the Stokke Xplory stroller. It’s beautiful and adjustable for both baby and Mom. I would actually say that it’s the most adjustable stroller for baby comfort on the market. All the possible adjustments can be intimidating, but luckily they [...]
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Todd and I are expecting our first child and shopping for baby gear has been overwhelming. There are so many options for every piece of equipment you might need (and many that you probably don’t need). Child safety features take priority, of course, but it’s important to look at some of this equipment with an [...]
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For stylish ergonomic alternatives to the regular backpack, the Bum Back Pack or BBP Hybrid Bag are great choices. You can also find them under the name Bak2Pak. Even with a well-fitting bag, the tendency with a regular backpack is to lean forward to counteract the added weight on the shoulders and back. The Bak2Pak [...]
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While this backpack might not have won the “Cool Award” just yet, the BackTpack offers a good ergonomic alternative to the standard backpack. As mentioned in an prior post (Backpack: How much is too much?), the weight you’re carrying and how it’s distributed have a significant impact on your posture and comfort. When holding a [...]
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When dealing with young ones, sometimes you have to pick your battles, but here’s a fight that’s definitely worth fighting: While kids may clamor for a backpack that’s a certain color or has a favorite cartoon character on it, parents need to worry about the ergonomics of the bag. UC Riverside Researchers reported that 64% [...]
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Once upon a time, I used to commute to Silicon Valley and carried around a bag with my laptop, paperwork, and other items. I tried various kinds of bags, including a fashion shoulder bag, a messenger bag and finally a backpack. I’m pleased to report that my little personal experimentation concurs with research on the [...]
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We don’t have kids but most of our friends do, so I always have a stash of art supplies handy for when they come over with their little ones. I set the kids up with big pieces of paper and crayons, which is all good until it’s time to put everything away — somehow, a [...]
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A few months ago I had the opportunity to travel to Mali in West Africa while volunteering for Interplast on a medical mission. While my duties on site had nothing to do with ergonomics per se, I could not help but notice the stunning posture of the Malians. Their beautiful way of standing and their strong sense [...]
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