Looking for midwife tips on all things baby? Our in-house midwife Katrin Ritter knows what questions new parents might be asking! From babywearing to baby sleep and some medical topics, we’ve got you covered!
Ergobaby Baby Carriers: Perfect for Any “Age or Stage” of Development It can be tricky to know which carrier will be the perfect fit for your family, particularly if you haven’t had baby yet and there are a LOT of options out there. To help you tell your Aura from Embrace and your Adapt from…
We really believe that babywearing is for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time parent or a parent of 3, using a baby carrier or sling can help you every day. Here’s just some of the things you may not have considered… Skin to Skin It’s been well documented that skin-to-skin contact between a mum and baby…
What is a Pelvic Tuck and Why is it so Important? You’d be forgiven for wondering if a ‘pelvic tuck’ was the latest surgery touted by Hollywood stars or something you might hear in a pilates class, but it’s actually a lot more simple than that! The pelvic tuck is a quick and easy technique…
Picking the right baby carrier for your newborn and using it correctly Lizzie Start – Carrying consultant, educator & trainer at Cake Club Sling Library & Parenting Support in Southend & Born to Carry For new parents, faced with carrying their tiny bundle of joy in those early days of sleeplessness, adrenaline and…
Caring for your baby’s tiny feet to encourage healthy development You’ll soon be hearing the pitter-patter of tiny feet — but how do you care for them? In this post, Rachel Clinkard, from the family shoe retailer Charles Clinkard, explains how new parents can care for their little one’s feet during their first few years…
Three Top Tips for a Simple Sleep Routine As new parents, it is normal to have plenty of questions about the impossible task of not getting your baby to drift off to sleep, but how to make them stay asleep. It doesn’t have to be a never-ending battle, Sam Saunders aka The Baby Guru is…
Human Milk – Tailor-made for Tiny Humans. Babywearing and breastfeeding are a perfect match. Holding your baby close has many benefits for both you and your baby, not least for stress relief, bonding, and breastfeeding. Your baby wanting to be close to you all the time is the most natural thing in the world….
How to Dress Your Baby for Sleeping in Summer This year’s summer weather is predictably all over the place, one minute we’re sneaking out of bed in the middle of the night to turn the fan back towards us and the next we’re debating whether July is too early for the ‘big duvet’! And it’s…
Can I Use a Baby Carrier when Pregnant? Growing your family is a big and exciting thing and whilst some people might assume that you’ve ‘done it all before’ there are plenty of new challenges to face and experiences to enjoy being pregnant the second (or third or fourth or fifth!) time around. One…
Nearly four in ten new fathers claim they have been “dad shamed” because they take an active role in their child’s life, according to a new study. A nationwide study of British men who have started a family within the last two years, revealed 38 percent of men said they have been made to feel…