Expert Tips for Parents
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
Expert Tips for Parents
March 19, 2024
You've waited so long for the moment when you finally hold your little baby in your arms. This breath-taking moment, these incredible emotions, this miracle... And yet for many mums (and dads too), this moment heralds a phase characterised by expectations, pressure, and stress. Ideally, of course, this shouldn't be the case. But unfortunately, in many cases we ourselves and our outside world make sure that we want too much and that everything runs smoothly and perfectly. Especially when it comes to breast/chestfeeding. Mums who want to breast/chestfeed their baby quickly become nervous if things don't go as planned straight away. Understandably so. After all, they see their baby lying hungry in front of them and want to finally give them what they so desperately want. And then it doesn't work...
The situation just described leads us to ask how stress and breast/chestfeeding problems are connected. How does the stress experienced
Family & Parenting
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Parents
March 14, 2024
We’re back again with our blog series sharing baby milestones by month titled "Baby’s Developmental Milestones With Ergobaby: Baby’s First Year. Today is the third instalment with the 3 month-old baby development steps and milestones. So, what can a baby do when they have been in this world for a quarter of a year? Our midwife and expert Katrin shares more...
Are you ready for a little more action? Your baby definitely is. They are moving out of the period where they familiarise themselves with this big new world and the urge to explore is awakened. They have left the initial adjustment difficulties behind, and your little treasure is feeling more and more at home in this world. If they suffer from flatulence, for example, this should improve by the end of the third month. This
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
March 06, 2024
It's a science in itself: baby sleep. It can be a rough ride for many parents because although baby is tired, it seems they won't sleep. But, do they not want to sleep, or are they simply unable find their own way to sleep? After all, they are bombarded with a lot of new information every day, every hour, every second, for such a little creature. It keeps their body and mind very busy, and it can be hard for them to ‘switch off’. But lucky for them, they have you. Because with your help, they can get the sleep they need. The basic ingredients for this are: relaxation, a strong sense of security, and routines. Nothing beats routines and rituals to help your baby fall asleep. Because they convey security and security relaxes them.
A few months ago, we shared tips on how you can help your little miracle
Family & Parenting
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Parents
February 27, 2024
It happens so quickly. Week after week, this little newborn surprises you with a new, more developed skill. Time is racing and you probably want to freeze it to preserve every moment. The bad news is that unfortunately, that's not possible. The good news is that many unforgettable moments still await you - incredibly exciting and beautiful. And every age and stage has something special, something unique, along with new challenges of course.
So that you know what to expect, last month we launched our new blog series "Baby's developmental milestones with Ergobaby: Baby's first year” starting with “Your 1 month old baby”.
Postpartum
Expert Tips for Parents
February 13, 2024
The topic of sex after birth remains a turbulent one. After all, everything suddenly revolves around your new baby. And yet, your own needs and your relationship should not be neglected. You can be rest assured, you are not alone with this topic. Intimacy after having a baby is something that comes up for most couples. Dutch sexologist and anthropologist Mandy Ronda confirms this. Time and again she receives questions like: “Since we had a baby, it’s really impossible to have sex spontaneously. We sometimes hear about putting sex on the agenda. But how can we schedule it?”
Read more about what the “sex expert” advises….
Mandy Ronda, sexologist and anthropologist:
“The fact is, your couple relationship changes after the birth of your baby. And it’s the same with
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
February 06, 2024
Any element of parenting is full of myths and old wives’ tales, and babywearing is no different. While these are slowly dying out, there are still people desperate to tell you that baby carriers aren’t safe, aren’t comfortable, are too tricky to use... the list goes on. So we’re here to bust five more babywearing myths (you can see our last blog on this here)! Take a look and see if any of them sound familiar...
Myth 1: "All baby carriers cause neck or back pain."
This is the one we hear the most and it’s normally the easiest to fix! If a carrier is causing pain it is usually due to the incorrect use or fit of the carrier. One of the most common problems is that baby is too low and the back strap that connects both arms straps isn’t
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
February 02, 2024
Carrying a baby close to you is probably one of the most beautiful moments in the lives of new parents. But then as a company that manufactures ergonomic baby carriers we would say that right? That's why we wanted to know from you whether this is really the case. What exactly are your reasons for babywearing? There are plenty of babywearing benefits, but which ones motivate you the most? To find out, we took part in a babywearing survey conducted by babyforum.at. 7,094 people from Germany, Austria and Switzerland took part. Many of them were already mums and dads, and the rest were about to become parents at the time of the survey. The aim was to find out how modern parents use, or plan to use a baby carrier in their everyday lives. And
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
February 01, 2024
Is your Ergobaby baby carrier a use-it-every-day kind of item? We hope so! After all, cuddling with your little miracle is one of the most beautiful things there is. And an ergonomic baby carrier is practical to boot. So, if your baby carrier is in constant use, then you probably also know it’s prone to stains and spills. The baby spits up, chews on the shoulder straps, a small (or large!) nappy mishap happens, or some milk drips onto the material when breast/chestfeeding and carrying.
You don't always have to wash the entire baby carrier immediately. Sometimes you can just remove the stain with a damp cloth, some mild detergent or washing-up liquid and lukewarm water. In other cases, however, there is probably no
Family & Parenting
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Parents
January 22, 2024
We have already announced our brand-new blog series "Milestones" and now it’s here! We’ll be sharing all the baby developmental milestones that your little one goes through up to their first birthday. Month by month. With the help of our lovely midwife and baby expert Katrin. Today in focus: "your 1 month old baby".
So, what happens in your baby's development during the first four weeks after birth? Firstly, we would like to emphasise that every baby is an individual and develops at their own pace. Some move quicker in terms of motor skills, and others make faster cognitive progress. The following developmental stages are therefore merely guidelines. If your child is not yet showing one or two skills, give them time. It will come. And if you are ever concerned, you should talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP about whatever is troubling you.
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Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
January 22, 2024
From traditional lullabies to high-tech white noise machines, using songs and music to help babies sleep is an age-old tradition for a reason. 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. Today she’s sharing with us her thoughts on whether white noise or lullabies or both are the key to a great night’s sleep.
What is it about a song or lullaby that helps little ones fall asleep?
Have you ever found yourself singing that lullaby to your baby with a sense of peace and calm? Sensing the slow, repetitive nature of the song and how it can tie naturally in with gentle rocking and movement? Song, the sense of presence, and the gentle rocking or patting motion or other repetitive