Expert Tips for Parents
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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.
Expert Tips for Parents
July 23, 2024
It's that time of year again, summer adventures await and entice both young and old out into the great outdoors. A trip to the beach, or a summer party, or a picnic in a shady city park - with the right equipment, these outings are guaranteed to be fun and virtually stress-free, even for those with small babies. And that's why today we're revealing ten absolute must-haves for baby's first summer (and beyond!).
Our top tips for your summer baby's first equipment
1. A high-quality stroller
In summer, you want to get out into nature. The best way to explore your summer destinations is with a stroller that is particularly easy to steer. It should also provide your little one with sufficient protection from the sun and ensure baby gets plenty of airflow