Expert Tips for Parents
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Expert Tips for Parents
August 23, 2019
Do you feel fuelled by coffee at times?
Our love of coffee and it’s ability to help busy mums cope with the demands of their little ones (and the sleep deprivation that can come in the first years of parenting) is well known!
But too much caffeine can cause anxiety, irritability and insomnia. This can leave you less capable of managing stress, and we all know that motherhood can be a little stressful at times.
Also if you are breastfeeding, the NHS advise that caffeine can be transferred to breastmilk causing irritability and poor sleeping pattern in infants. A recommended daily limit is 200mg-300mg of caffeine which is around the equivalent of two instant coffees.
As a guideline, here's how much caffeine is in some of your favourite drinks and snacks:
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
July 09, 2019
Summer is here and we are hoping it will stay, but if you’re anything like us, you’ll be counting down to that family holiday!
Whether your planning on playing on the beach, or splashing around in the pool with the little ones, but before you reach your destination, there’s just the small matter of getting there.
Travelling on a plane can be a real challenge for parents of young children or babies, even packing before you get on board is stressful enough without the fear of other passengers and what they might think or say when things don’t quite go to plan.
So, how do you ensure baby and you are as relaxed as possible for the flight? Check out some of these tips from our Marketing Manager, Amanda Loveday, who recently travelled with her 4 month old baby all the way to New Zealand!
Make it easy for yourself
Trying to understand what your allowed and not allowed to take through the airport can be so confusing! Look for a travel buggy
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
March 14, 2019
Safe sleep is an issue that regularly makes the news, and something parents may experience anxiety about. If your child is sleeping in your room, their own room or co-sleeping, we want to reduce the risk of SIDS. We can do this by putting our child down to sleep in a safe environment.
Here are some safe sleep tips :
1. Always place baby on their back to sleep, with their feet close to the end of their cot, crib or moses basket ("feet to foot").
2. The ideal room temperature is between 16-20°C.
3. Cot bumpers, bulky bedding and soft toys should be removed, as these can be a suffocation hazard.
4. Keep your baby away from smoke throughout your pregnancy and after
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
March 07, 2019
The new Ergobaby On the Move Sleep Bag enables seamless switching from naptime to playtime and back again.
If little ones wake up bright and early, it’s a quick transformation and they’re able to run free and play until it's time to get dressed. Conversely, simply tuck little feet away at naptime or bedtime so everyone gets a good night’s rest.
The On The Move Sleeping Bag is perfect for lounging, playing, toddling and more, and its wealth of handy features makes it practical and easy to use. There’s even a travel-friendly harness opening for strollers
Expert Tips for Parents
February 21, 2019
Originally posted on ergobaby.com
Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist at Burd Psychotherapy in San Diego, CA. She specializes in Perinatal Mental Health, which includes mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and loss. In her free time she occasionally blogs at Baby Bird’s Farm and Cocina, where she shares adventures in natural parenting, urban homesteading and seasonal cooking. She is the proud mama to two girls, born in 2013 and 2011.
In my practice, I hear a lot of questions about the “fourth trimester.” I specialise in perinatal
Expert Tips for Parents
February 07, 2019
1. Learn
Becoming a parent for the first time is a huge learning curve, which can be equal parts exciting and daunting!
Luckily, baby show events allow for experts to come together and help you navigate your new world of parenting. Under one roof you will have a number of health professionals, nursery brands and services at your disposal.
When Ergobaby exhibit, we have all our products to hand and experts who can help you find the best products for your growing family. We show parents how to wear their babies safely in our baby carriers and demonstrate all the need to know features.
We know our products inside and out, so who best to teach you all you need to know?!
2. Discover
Being new parents, you might not be aware
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
January 17, 2019
As Winter draws in, you’ll want to ensure your baby stays snug while out and about this chilly season. We asked parents to share their top tips for keeping babies cosy on-the-go and here’s some of our favourites:
Leggings Hack
@abi.fields I pop tights on under my little ones leggings to ensure his feet stay warm and his legs stay extra toasty. Socks never stay on babies feet for very long so this stops you worrying about their teeny toes! ❄️⛄️
When carrying your baby, the carrier acts as a clothing layer
@Mamgustella My daughter always puts the cutest little hats on my granddaughter. She doesn’t put too many layers if she’s babywearing as she can get too hot!
@__ellejay__
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
November 20, 2018
This month we're putting 'Do It Like A Mother - Sling Library and Support' (formerly 'Sling Start') in our "Sling Library Spotlight"!
Hi! I’m Lizzie, I’m part of the Do It Like A Mother group based in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. I am a qualified and experienced babywearing consultant and have been running sling libraries for nearly four years.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
October 01, 2018
This month we're showcasing Coventry Slings, as part of our "Sling Library Spotlight" series!
Introducing Hayley Standell & Eleanor Molloy, the qualified babywearing consultants behind ‘Coventry Slings’.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
September 06, 2018
Dr Henrik Norholt writes about how using a babywearing may influence your baby's brain development.
About Dr Henrik
Dr. Henrik Norholt is a member of The World Association of Infant Mental Health, The Marcé Society for Perinatal Mental Health and The Society of Emotion and Attachment Studies. He is an expert in the effects of baby carrying on child psychological and motor development having studied it for the past 15 years. He is a frequent lecturer and thesis supervisor at numerous universities, colleges, association meetings and international conferences.
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