When I became a mother for the second time, one of the things I was most excited about was that I could start tandem carrying my daughter with her two-year-old brother! The options and choices for carrying both of them together were vast and I was so excited to try them all. You can use…
Is your Ergobaby baby carrier a use-it-every-day kind of item? We hope so! After all, cuddling with your little miracle is one of the most beautiful things there is. And an ergonomic baby carrier is practical to boot. So, if your baby carrier is in constant use, then you probably also know it’s prone to…
Winter is coming and even if winter brings more rain than snow these days, we still have our share of chilly weather! With that comes the question of what to dress baby in during the winter months. After all, young babies cannot regulate their own body temperature, they can cool down or overheat quickly. In…
Baby checklist: What do you need for a baby? Are you pregnant or expecting your first baby and wondering “what do you need for a baby”? Some people will tell you a baby doesn’t need much, while others recommend the most amazing high-tech solutions for everything from monitoring baby’s sleep to keeping them entertained –…
Too warm, too cold – with baby it’s an eternal worry that their bedroom temperature and clothing isn’t right. Newborn babies can’t regulate their own temperature at first but during the day baby wearing can help regulate your little one’s body temperature. How? When you as parents sweat, you are the natural air conditioner for…
If you’ve just had a baby and are feeling sad, anxious or upset despite the happy occasion don’t worry. The first days and weeks after the birth can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Many women may feel a bit down, tearful, or anxious in the first week. This is often called the “baby blues” and…
How can you use a bouncer to promote your baby’s development? Put your baby safely and securely in their bouncer, hop into the shower, done! This is one of the most common functions of this everyday baby essential item. Especially in the beginning, when your baby is small and prefers to be snuggled and close…
You’ve probably spent the past several months eagerly awaiting the day you finally get to meet your baby and you’ve spent lots of time planning. You’ve stocked up on all the baby gear you’ll need, decorated the nursery, and figured out how to properly install your newborn car seat. But don’t forget one of the…
You don’t need to avoid exercise for nine months, unless you have specific medical advice telling you not to do any exercise during pregnancy or to adjust certain movements. If you exercised before you became pregnant, you can continue to exercise now. The aim should be to keep your current level of fitness rather than…
The first few days after birth can be quite exhausting and tiring for most breast/chest feeding mothers. People often talk about a “breast/chest feeding marathon”, as your baby is expected to drink every two to three hours. This is normal and may take a few days for your milk production to adjust to your baby’s…