If you’ve just started out breast/chest feeding, you might be seeking guidance on how to gauge your baby’s milk intake, understand the causes of low milk production, and learn effective methods to increase milk supply. This is a common concern for breast/chest feeding mums. After all, your breasts/chest don’t have a full/empty gauge, so how…
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…
When you fall pregnant, a new organ grows along with your baby, which supplies your little one with all the important nutrients via the umbilical cord. This is called the “placenta”. The placenta can nestle in various locations in the uterine wall, for example in the anterior or posterior wall, the left or right-side wall…
At Ergobaby, we are particularly concerned about protecting our planet for our children’s future. That’s why sustainability plays a major role in our corporate philosophy. Living more sustainably starts with very small adjustments in your daily life. And, because we are parents ourselves and know that there is little time in everyday life with a…
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that you might not think about very often, but if they aren’t strong and flexible, they can sorely impact your quality of life. This area of the body fulfils many important functions, as it is directly connected to our abdominal, back and respiratory muscles. The pelvic floor…
Have you ever wondered how newborn babies can intuitively suckle on their mother’s breast/chest? How can they do it so instinctively? It’s simple: sucking and suckling are innate behavioural mechanisms in young babies. Even in the womb, growing babies can be observed sucking their thumbs during ultrasound examinations. According to scientific studies, sucking has a…
Even though your baby’s head is the biggest and heaviest part of your child – their skull is still very sensitive. Hidden beneath the soft baby fuzz are movable, deformable plates that protect your baby’s developing brain. However, they can also flatten if your little one lies on their back too often and can’t turn…
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,…
Healthy baby skin – how to protect your child’s sensitive skin. Soft, elastic, and resistant: the skin is our largest organ and fulfils numerous vital functions. The skin of babies and toddlers is much more sensitive and permeable than adult skin and therefore needs special care. In the following blog, you will learn how baby…