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Expert Tips for Parents
February 20, 2025
There comes a time when your little love starts to feel heavy being carried on your front, even with the most ergonomic baby carrier around! And it can get tricky to see around them or bend down with them on your front. But you love exploring the world with them and you don’t want that to end. The good news is that it doesn’t have to. Because you can carry your baby on your back. And for quite a while yet. And we’ve got a whole bunch of reasons why we think you’ll both love an Ergobaby back carry, and exactly how to do it in a baby carrier like our Omni Deluxe. Because the end of babywearing is only in sight when the weight limit of your baby carrier is reached (20.4 kg for the Omni Deluxe) or when either of you no longer want to do it.
Requirements for carrying your baby on your back
To be able to carry your baby safely on your back, they should be able to:
demonstrate strong head and neck control
sit unassisted
weigh 17.2 lbs/7.8 kg
All babies are different but most will reach these
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
February 11, 2025
It’s nearly time! Soon you'll be holding your tiny miracle in your arms and you probably won’t want to put them down for a second. And since your little treasure will feel most comfortable close to you, babywearing from birth is an easy choice. But which is the best newborn baby carrier? Or is it not a carrier at all - should you start with a baby wrap?
It’s probably not easy to answer this question. That's why we want to share what you should look out for when looking for a baby carrier for you to use with your newborn, and give you an overview of your options. With our help, it will hopefully be easier for you to find the best baby carrier for you.
Which baby carriers are suitable for newborns?
At Ergobaby, we attach great importance to ensuring that you and your little one thrive together in this whole new world. Right from birth. This includes supporting both physical and emotional well-being. And because we know that a newborn baby has very special needs, we have special ergonomic
Expert Tips for Parents
January 30, 2025
For the last twelve months, we’ve shared monthly installments of our blog series ‘Baby’s developmental milestones with Ergobaby: baby’s first year’, together with our midwife Katrin Ritter. We shared which baby milestones your baby will go through and when, what is important for healthy baby development in each month and what you can look forward to in the near future.
What was your most exciting or most moving milestone on the way from birth to the moment your baby took their first steps? Was it the first milestone in your baby's development, the first smile? Or was it the moment when your little one went into symmetrical hand support and they balanced themselves for the first time? Or the all-important milestone at the end of the ninth month: crawling? I’m sure you have an anecdote or two for every stage! We have a little reminder for you so that you can look back on all the big milestones:
Milestone (from the sixth week): The first smile
Milestone (6th-8th week): Beginning head
Expert Tips for Parents
January 20, 2025
Brrr, it is cold out there! Most days at the moment are cold, wet, stormy or even icy. And yet: you and your baby need fresh air: you need a walk to blow away the cobwebs, you need to take the dog out, or take older siblings to the playground… It's important that your baby - and of course you - stay warm and dry. A baby carrier is an ideal way to do this, as you can easily monitor your little one’s temperature and keep them protected from all weather conditions. However, there are a few things to bear in mind when wearing a baby carrier in winter to ensure that your baby gets enough air and doesn't overheat. For more information on how to dress your baby correctly in a baby carrier, see our top 5 tips for babywearing in winter.
But what if it's really hammering it down outside or you simply want some proper weather protection? Just to make sure that your baby's arms, legs and head are fully protected from the cold and wet... Then trust us when we say that a baby carrier cover is worth the
Expert Tips for Parents
January 14, 2025
One of the most common symptoms of pregnancy (alongside tiredness) is nausea or ‘morning sickness’. Most people experience some kind of sickness during pregnancy. Around 70 to 80 per cent experience nausea in early pregnancy, in the morning or throughout the day. Around half of those affected also experience vomiting (emesis) in addition to nausea. Some are completely spared this discomfort and others suffer from sickness beyond their first trimester. It’s most common during the first 12 – 20 weeks of pregnancy. After that, for most people, that queasy feeling usually subsides. But a small number develop a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) and suffer from prolonged and severe nausea and vomiting far beyond the usual ‘morning sickness’.
In today's blog article, with the help of our expert and midwife Katrin Ritter, we want to take a closer look at this often-debilitating pregnancy nausea. But perhaps most importantly we’ll be sharing some ideas for what might help you if you’re
Expert Tips for Parents
December 16, 2024
Congratulations! You've almost made it through the first year with your little miracle. With all the ups and downs. We know how quick it goes! Perhaps they are already taking their first steps. Or maybe they need a few more months? It’sall completely normal. Most children take their first free steps between the ages of 13 and 14 months, some walk much earlier and others only at 18 or 20 months. Everyone has their own pace of development. Today, let's take another look at baby milestones, focusing on 12-month baby milestones together with our midwife and expert Katrin Ritter. This concludes our blog series Baby’s developmental milestones with Ergobaby: baby’s first year. What can you already see? What can you look forward to in the near future? And how can you best support your little one so close to their first birthday?
12-month baby milestones: ‘The first step’
Your baby doesn't have to master free standing before they can start walking on their own. Some babies simply rush off because
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
August 22, 2024
Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two and a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over the world develop healthy sleep habits and has shared a lot of her knowledge over on our blog. Everything from tips for helping baby sleep in winter to knowing when to switch from a sleeping bag to a duvet to managing baby’s sleep after travelling Today she’s sharing with us her thoughts on the best baby sleeping position and why it’s the best.
When it comes to ensuring the safety and comfort of your newborn during sleep, understanding different sleeping positions, and which are safest for your baby, is crucial. Parents often ask me about the best sleeping positions for their babies, especially when their newborn starts to show signs of rolling to one side.
Let’s take a look at baby sleeping positions, focusing on safe sleep practices, and addressing some common concerns that crop up such as reflux and wind (gas).
What are the best positions for baby sleep?
Sleeping
Family & Parenting
Travel
Expert Tips for Parents
August 12, 2024
Summer is officially holiday season! And while many are drawn to faraway places, more and more people are spending that quality time together within the UK or simply at home, within their own four walls. This trend has a name: staycation. It is made up of the word "stay" and the suffix "-cation" from vacation.
There are many reasons to choose a staycation. The cost of international travel, because you’ve just welcomed a new baby, because life with children feels easier with home comforts on hand, or just because home is where you want to be. Whether you’re visiting somewhere new or staying home here are a few ideas for a fun-filled family staycation
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The redesign: a child-friendly oasis at home
Kids only! A separate play area for the little ones in the house
If you haven't already reserved a corner in your living room or the room you spend the most time in for your little one and their toys, then do it now if you can. If this play area is well and clearly organised,
Pregnancy & Birth
Expert Tips for Parents
August 06, 2024
There’s few things more exciting than feeling your baby growing bigger and bigger in your belly. However, as they grow there is more and more weight to carry around with you - and that can be exhausting. One way to relax is to take a bath during pregnancy, with candlelight and soft music. Or perhaps you’d prefer a day at the spa to use the sauna, hot tub or even swim a few lengths. But sometimes rumours can be confusing and you might have heard some about bathing and pregnancy.
So, is it safe? Should you be worried about overheating, strain on your body, the risk of bacteria etc.? Yes and no, says our expert and midwife Katrin Ritter. In principle, there is nothing wrong with taking a bath or swimming during pregnancy and exercise is generally good for you. However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you throw yourself into the water while pregnant.
Bathing and pregnancy
Let's first take a look at the question “can you have a bath when pregnant”? The short answer is… Yes! For
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
July 29, 2024
We love babywearing! It’s really in our DNA. Our founder Karin Frost designed her first baby carrier more than two decades ago as she simply couldn't find anything satisfactory on the market at the time so ended up founding her own company. One of the things she made sure of is that Ergobaby carriers adapt with baby as they grow. And as your little love gets bigger there will come a time that they feel less comfortable on your front, at which point (and before if you like - as long as they reach all the steps listed below) we absolutely recommend trying a back carry in your Ergobaby carrier. It has lots of advantages and is expressly encouraged by our midwife and babywearing consultant Katrin Ritter.
When can I start carrying my baby on my back?
It is important that your little one has reached a minimum size and a certain stage of development before you can carry your baby on your back. They should have good head control, be able to sit upright unaided, and weigh at least 7.8kg. This is