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Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
May 09, 2023
Outward-facing babywearing used to be a controversial choice. We're going to shed some light on the topic and dispel some old myths. Concerns over comfort and safety date back to a time when there were no ergonomic baby carriers available, and the baby carriers used to allow baby‘s legs to dangle when carried.
With the invention of our Omni carriers, the ergonomic forward facing carry really shows what it can do. It makes parents' and carers’ everyday lives so much easier, promotes joint activity with your child in all environments and is very practical.
All of our baby carriers have been tested and certified by both the AGR (Aktion gesunder Rücken e.V.) campaign for healthier backs and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute offering you total peace of mind when it comes to ergonomic positioning in all carry positions.
Outward facing is no exception and as with any carrying position, there are a few things to consider so here is an overview of the most important facts about carrying
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
May 07, 2023
From the 8th to the 14th May 2023, we are celebrating European Babywearing Week, which is themed "Facets of Babywearing".
We know there are many reasons to carry your baby.
Simply because, anatomically speaking, it is the most natural place for a newborn to be.
It promotes the bond between parents/caregivers and child and at the same time strengthens trust.
You have your hands free to do the hundred (or thousand!) things you need to do in a day.
To stimulate the flow of milk and to breast/chest feed on the go if that’s how you feed your baby.
We could go on forever - but we want to ask you: why do you want to carry your baby?
Every family has their own personal reasons for carrying their baby. This has a lot to do with which baby carrier is right for you. For example, if your reason is that you want to be especially close to your baby in the fourth trimester (the first three months of life) - preferably skin to skin - then an Aura baby wrap or an Embrace baby carrier might be the best choice
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Babywearing
Motherhood
Expert Tips for Parents
May 05, 2023
It's finally feeling hot, hurrah! With the rising temperatures it can leave parents feeling worried about babywearing during the summer months. We often receive lots of questions about wearing a baby carrier in the summer. These include: How do I protect my child from the sun? Won't it get too warm? Which baby carrier for the summer? Should I use a carrier at all in the summer or should I rather use a stroller with a sunshade? The questions are endless…
Babies can’t completely regulate their own temperature at first. So, when you as parents sweat, you are like the air conditioner for your child but completely natural air conditioning! Parents can cool and warm their babies through their skin – depending on whether they are too cold or too hot. So, take advantage of this wonderful feature that has been given to you.
However, we do recommend if the weather is too hot, it is better to stay at home or in the shade as much as possible or to use a stroller such as the Ergobaby Metro+ stroller
Expert Tips for Parents
April 30, 2023
Summer has arrived, and temperatures and humidity levels may cause havoc on everyone’s sleep. Even though we have been longing for summer weather, the number one question every parent finds themselves asking is ‘how do I dress my baby in summer when they go to sleep?’ We're giving you some of our most important tips and tricks to help baby sleep during summer.
The 5 most frequently asked questions about baby sleep during summer
1. Preparation is everything:
Since the production of the sleep hormone melatonin is closely linked to darkness, it is worthwhile to darken the nursery room or your room when you get your baby ready for bed. This will slowly get them in the mood for bedtime.
2. What temperature should the nursery room be?
The ideal sleeping temperature for babies is around 18°C. Babies prefer it a little cooler, anything between 16 and 20°C is optimal.
3. How do I cool the nursery room if the temperature is too high?
It‘s not always possible to maintain a room temperature of 20°C,
Health & Wellness
Expert Tips for Parents
April 26, 2023
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 their head. This is when the so-called flat head syndrome can occur. Although this can be treated, it is much easier to prevent it. That's why Katrin Ritter a Midwife and Babywearing and Sleep Specialist for Ergobaby explains more about how flat head syndrome occurs in babies and which Ergobaby products can help you prevent it.
What is flat head syndrome?
If babies lie on their backs for several hours a day, for example in a stroller, bassinet or car seat/infant carrier, and at night as recommended, they can develop what is known as flat head syndrome. Also known as positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, flat head syndrome can sometimes begin before birth when pressure is
Expert Tips for Parents
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
April 24, 2023
Introducing solids to your baby is an exciting milestone, but it is very important to pay attention to allergens and to offer them to baby in the best way. By paying attention to these foods, you will be able to act effectively if baby is indeed allergic and adapt his diet accordingly. In this blog we will share "How do you introduce allergy foods to babies?"
What are the different allergens for babies?
There are 14 allergenic foods that you should be aware of when your baby is introduced to solid food. Among these we can find fairly basic products such as eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), celery, mustard, milk, soya, lupines (a legume), sesame and molluscs. There are also product components such as gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats), peanuts and sulphites (food additives).
In order to be able to identify these different allergens in manufactured products, they are written on the labels in an emphasised way such as being in bold, capital letters or contrasting colours.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
April 19, 2023
Have you noticed that all animal babies on this earth are carried by their parents? It's no wonder; the basic need for physical contact, warmth, protection and movement is the same for all little inhabitants of the earth.
This also applies to human children. Babies anatomy is designed in such a way that they adapt optimally to the hip of their parents when they are lifted up. The spread squat position of their legs enables physiological, healthy carrying, keeping your child's back in a natural position when supported in the correct, age appropriate carrier.
Carrying is the best way to transport your baby, from birth to toddlerhood. Provided you use a baby carrier that can be adapted to the growing needs of your newborn during every developmental stage.
Newborn baby carrier: What makes a good baby carrier last so long?
Our award-wining baby carriers are designed to carry your child from birth up to a toddlers body weight of 20.4 kg.
"Whaaaat?" Yes - a child can be carried in the same Ergobaby
Family & Parenting
Expert Tips for Parents
Lifestyle
April 13, 2023
Springtime is so much more than a transitional time between colder temperatures and long sunny beach days. It's a season of beautiful blooming flowers and new beginnings.
Apart from our window panes, which are often in particular need of thorough cleaning after a dark winter, the first rays of sunshine also highlights everything unwelcome visible in our home. Do you remember the last time you cleaned behind or under your sofa?
Just like our bodies need a regular detox, our homes need a good deep cleanse every once in a while to get rid of all the dirt, grime, and gunk that has accumulated over time. BUT how do you juggle a big household clean up job with a baby in tow?
It doesn’t always have to be a deep cleanse.
The first thing to do is to stay calm and remember, if life with a young baby is new to you, it's the same for all new families.
In the daily hustle and bustle of breast/chest feeding, changing nappies and meal times, your household simply gets a raw deal. This is completely normal.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
April 12, 2023
You might ask does the type of carrier fabric matter? Well yes it does. You've probably already noticed that when browsing our baby carrier range, there are different styles/designs, colours, positions and age restrictions. But there is one point in particular that divides many opinions: the question of material. Our babywearing advisors are often asked whether a breathable baby carrier or a soft baby carrier made of cotton is better? Quite honestly it is difficult for us to answer this question. Both materials have their objective advantages and in the end it is the preferences, tastes, attitudes and lifestyle of parents that decide. That's why it's so important to find the right carrier for you and your family. In this blog we will give you a little help in deciding!
Cotton baby carrier or mesh baby carrier? Let’s review a little experiment
As already mentioned, in addition to personal taste, lifestyle is a decisive factor in choosing the right baby carrier for your individual
Expert Tips for Parents
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
April 02, 2023
You’ve finally mastered milk feeds with your little one and suddenly it’s time to start complementary feeding. Happy National Weaning Week!
It can be an exciting and messy adventure, but fear not, we are here to help you navigate the weaning journey.
Perhaps you have noticed lately that your little one has started to learn how to self-regulate for themself? Your little one is probably more aware of their surroundings, can hold their head on their own and sit up unaided.
Your baby may be able to coordinate their eyes, hands and mouth so that they can look at toys or food, pick them up and possibly place them in their mouth. If so, these are signs that your baby is ready for complementary feeding. What does this mean?
Baby food - step by step to solid food
Baby's transition to solid foods like porridge or soft vegetables begins when they are about six months old. Whether your baby is on breast/chest milk or formula milk, this is the time to introduce them to a varied diet. Breast/chest