Hi! If you’re here, you’re probably facing the wonderful and sometimes challenging journey of breastfeeding/chestfeeding (or whatever term you prefer) your baby. Trust us, many of us here at Ergobaby know what it’s like and have been exactly where you are right now. Whether this is your first time or you’re welcoming another little family…
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding (or whatever term you feel best describes your journey) can be one of the most beautiful and best things in the world. It is so intimate, so unique, so beautiful. But it can also be a challenge. It’s rarely easy straight away, without any complications. And we’re not saying that to scare…
Ouch! What was that? You’re sitting completely relaxed on the sofa with your baby and then suddenly your baby bites you! We get it, it really hurts … After all, the nipple is super sensitive. And tiny little teeth are razor sharp. But don’t worry, this is really the exception rather than the rule. If…
Why can breastfeeding be painful? Breastfeeding can have some of the weirdest side effects, as Sandra, our lactation consultant, knows all too well. Unfortunately, pain is also part of it and unfortunately the reason is not always as clear as if the baby is teething. Some mothers also complain about the formation of milk blisters…
Breast/chest feeding is very beneficial for your baby. That’s why World Breast/Chest Feeding Week is being celebrated again from the 1st until the 7th August celebrate all things feeding. This year’s theme is “Breast/chest feeding at work – know your rights”. If you are planning to return to work, training, or education whilst breast/chest feeding,…
It’s Black Breastfeeding week and we caught up with Chaneen Saliee, mother of two, multi-award-winning influencer and founder of Chic and Discreet, ahead of this year’s celebration to talk about what Black Breastfeeding Week is and why it’s so important. Read on below for her thoughts… Black Breastfeeding Week takes place from 25th – 31st…
World Breastfeeding Week starts from the 1st until 7th August, we are supporting the wonderful topic of breastfeeding with advice and some top tips from our experts. Some of you may be surprised to learn that Ergobaby has a lot of expertise in this area. Not only do we have our experienced midwife Katrin Ritter…
One of the top concerns on the minds of new mums and mums-to-be is breastfeeding/chest feeding. That’s why we covered the crucial first hour after birth in the first part of our blog series on breastfeeding/ chest feeding problems. If you haven’t read the blog yet, take a look here. In this article, our midwife…
Are you expecting a baby and want to breastfeed no matter what? Then this is the right article for you. Because many chest/breastfeeding problems in the early postpartum period can be avoided if you keep a few important things in mind. Since the first hour after birth is the most important foundation stone for a…
For all those who didn’t know it yet: Baby carrying and breastfeeding/chestfeeding is an unbeatable combination. There are even studies that show that intensive physical contact between mum and baby promotes successful breastfeeding/chest feeding and that the use of a baby carrier can even outweigh the negative effects of a complicated birth or initial separation….