originally posted at ergobaby.com We often hear the phrase “trust your instincts” but life as a new mother can be a puzzling time for knowing what impulse, gut feeling or knowledge is or is not coming from within. Life with a newborn is wonderful and equally daunting. The learning curve can feel more like a…
It may sound silly, but there are certain, simple things that should be treasured in the fourth trimester. A shower, a nap, a walk in the sunshine, and a hot cuppa. Tea is such a simple pleasure but it can bring both psychological and physiological benefits to you after you have your baby. Hydration Firstly,…
Motherhood starts here when it is real, when you’re on the other side of birth and baby is in your arms, and you’re trying to figure out everything that you need to do in real time. No matter how much preparation you do during your pregnancy or even before conception, it’s not really real until…
Safe sleep is an issue that regularly makes the news, and something parents may experience anxiety about. If your child is sleeping in your room, their own room or co-sleeping, we want to reduce the risk of SIDS. We can do this by putting our child down to sleep in a safe environment. Here are…
Originally posted on ergobaby.com Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Burd Psychotherapy in San Diego, CA. She specializes in Perinatal Mental Health, which includes mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and loss. In her free time she occasionally blogs at Baby Bird’s Farm and Cocina, where she shares adventures in natural parenting,…
1. Learn Becoming a parent for the first time is a huge learning curve, which can be equal parts exciting and daunting! Luckily, baby show events allow for experts to come together and help you navigate your new world of parenting. Under one roof you will have a number of health professionals, nursery brands and…
As Winter draws in, you’ll want to ensure your baby stays snug while out and about this chilly season. We asked parents to share their top tips for keeping babies cosy on-the-go and here’s some of our favourites: Leggings Hack @abi.fields I pop tights on under my little ones leggings to ensure his feet stay…
Ergobaby Omni 360 is a hit with mum testers at the 25th annual Mother & Baby awards The Mother & Baby Awards celebrates the very best baby and pregnancy products. Products are tested by an army of mums whose verdicts help decide who deserves to receive the coveted rosettes. Each year hundreds of mums apply…
What a lifesaver… My mum looks after children for a living and literally drilled me about getting this carrier for weeks and weeks before Tayo was born. At the time (no offence mum) it was slightly annoying but now I feel like I owe her BIG TIME. There is just no way I would survive…
Originally posted on ergobaby.com Kirsten Metcalf is a writer, editor and mother to a hilarious but very strong-willed toddler and a beautiful baby girl. She started writing short stories in elementary school and years later became a sports reporter and editor. Now, she mainly writes marketing, religious and parenting-related blog posts. Even before she knew…