When Ergobaby asked us to show how we use their carriers (our favorite, hands down) in our own lives, we immediately thought of a summery family outing. They’re so essential to toting your kiddos around the city and make even running errands a sweet bonding time with your baby. We love strolling Abbot Kinney with friends, so we asked Audrey and Deja to join us with their little ones for ice cream from Sweet Lucie’s amazing vintage ice cream truck.

Those adorable polka dot napkins and striped wooden spoons are from the Urbanic Pop-Up Shop.

Scott and Liam are using the Organic original carrier in Navy, Kristina and Forrest are using the Galaxy Grey carrier.

Deja and Raegan are using the new chevron carrier, debuting this fall. Consider this a sneak peek!

The ergo is amazing backpack for older toddlers, when you’re in a busy place and want to keep them close.

Keeping your little one on your body is seriously the best way to get grown-up things done (um, shopping and eating ice cream sometimes) while still spending time with him. And you don’t have to push a stroller through adorable little boutiques like Urbanic.

Such a fun outing with friends big and little.

And to celebrate the launch of their new ergonomic swaddler, they’re giving away a newborn set to one lucky reader! The winner will receive an Ergo swaddler and organic carrier + infant insert. To enter the giveaway, fill out the form below. We’ll email the winner next week

Thanks Ergobaby for the amazing carriers, Sweet Lucie’s for the unbeatable ice cream, and Urbanic for the best stationery shopping in LA!

Sweet Lucie’s is available for birthday parties, weddings, and events of any size. (We spotted them at Olive’s first birthday not too long ago!)

All photos by the super talented Rebecca Fishman, who captures children and families so masterfully. We couldn’t recommend her more for family photography in Los Angeles.

**UPDATE** Congratulations to Ariana L., the winner of our giveaway!

*This post is sponsored by Ergobaby.