As a prenatal nutritionist, I felt confident about my knowledge of what to eat during my first pregnancy and excited to put it into practice to nourish my growing babe. I was much less confident when it came to what I ‘should and shouldn’t be doing’ physically though. I spent my fair share of time…
Using a baby carrier is universally loved by babies and parents alike. After all, there’s nothing quite as cosy, comfortable, and practical all at once. A baby carrier offers a win-win situation for everyone involved. It allows you to keep your little one close, responding promptly to their every need. This gives your baby a…
Have you ever wondered why babywearing is so popular? It’s not just about keeping your little miracle close and doing something good for your child. Babywearing is also great postnatal exercise, positively impacting your fitness and well-being. It offers you a wonderful opportunity to build a close bond with your baby while simultaneously doing something…
For many people, coffee is an essential part of their daily routine. But when you’re pregnant or a new parent, you may wonder how coffee affects your health and your baby’s well-being. This might lead you to ask can you drink coffee while pregnant? The short answer is – probably! So don’t panic! But there’s…
Are you a new mum? Or perhaps you’re about to embark on this exciting journey? If so, you’re likely wondering whether you really need a nursing pillow and, if so, which one is right for you. After all, the market offers a wide variety of options: large and small nursing pillows, firm and soft ones,…
Yay, you’re pregnant! Congratulations! Are you already excited and looking forward to watching your belly slowly grow and feeling your unborn miracle more and more? Many parents-to-be plan a “babymoon” of some kind during this time. Preferably somewhere warm, on the beach, in the sun. A holiday destination that can only be reached by plane….
To celebrate Black Babywearing Week this year, I want to tell you the story of my third child and how babywearing saved his life (dramatic, I know). This story is about his neurodivergence and our journey to that through babywearing. Full disclosure, my story is unique to our experience and will not be everyone’s. A…
Katrin Ritter has been part of our Ergobaby team in Europe for more than 14 years and has put her heart and soul into it. She is also the mother of a teenager, a midwife, a businesswoman in the healthcare sector, a certified babywearing consultant from the Dresden Babywearing School and a baby sleep expert. In other…
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! At least that’s what we’re assuming since you’re interested in how to correctly calculate a due date. Or, as they’re more officially known – an estimated date of delivery (EDD). As it is relatively unlikely that the estimated due date will actually be the date of birth, because most babies are born…
Breast/chestfeeding has so many benefits for mum and baby. But unfortunately, first-time parents with no experience are often unsure when it comes to breast/chestfeeding after birth. After all, they don’t know exactly what to expect. They hear and see a lot in advance. From glossy social media images of happy breast/chestfeeding to well-intentioned advice from…