Expert Tips for Parents
Expert Tips for Parents
January 11, 2024
Becoming a parent is a profound journey filled with moments of love, joy, and a steep learning curve. Among the many beautiful aspects of this journey, skin-to-skin bonding with your baby stands out as a remarkable and essential experience. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the science behind skin-to-skin bonding, the pivotal role of a baby wrap in facilitating this intimate connection, and provide a step-by-step guide to help you harness the full potential of this invaluable experience.
Understanding the Science Behind Skin-to-Skin Bonding
Skin-to-skin bonding, or kangaroo care, is not merely a feel-good practice; it is backed by scientific research and has far-reaching implications for both parents and babies. In this section, we'll delve into the physiological and psychological benefits, the developmental impact on your baby, and the hormonal
Family & Parenting
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Parents
January 10, 2024
When will my baby smile for the first time? When will they crawl for the first time? And when can I buy the first super cute baby booties because my little one is taking their first steps? Oh, the first year of life with a baby is so exciting! So many "firsts". It feels like every day, or at least every week, little one is suddenly able to do something new.
So that you always know what's coming next for you and your little one, we at Ergobaby want to be at your side. Firstly, with our informative and helpful Baby Steps newsletter, which keeps you up to date every few weeks on what developmental steps baby will be taking next. Simply subscribe to the Baby Steps newsletter, enter your baby's expected date of birth and you're ready to go.
Pregnancy & Birth
Expert Tips for Parents
December 19, 2023
As soon as you see that positive pregnancy test your mind starts racing! And soon the questions about food and drink start coming: "Can I still drink my beloved cup (cups!) of coffee in the morning?" "Does my fried egg really need to be cooked all the way through?" "Oh no, I'd better cancel dinner with my friends at the sushi restaurant on Wednesday..." In short, most pregnant people worry about the following from the early days: What can’t I eat and drink during pregnancy? And even if you think you roughly know the rules - no alcohol, no caffeine, no raw fish, no raw meat - doubts suddenly arise again at the moment of purchase or consumption. Isn't mozzarella also raw milk cheese? Can I eat salami or not? And what about parmesan?
It is precisely this uncertainty that we want to take away from you here and now. And we’ve created a handy document on "What not to eat and drink during pregnancy" (pdf), with all the details
Expert Tips for Parents
December 14, 2023
Have you heard of the tiger in a tree hold? Or know why most babies love it? And most importantly, do you know how to do it?
This carry is super practical, and our expert Katrin Ritter is here to share how to do this helpful position correctly and the benefits it brings.
Tiger in a tree: for tummy ache, flatulence or just for fun
Why do babies like tiger in a tree?
The tiger in a tree hold is just one of many different positions in which you can hold your baby, but it is a very helpful one. This is because your baby lies comfortably in a prone position on your forearm (just like a tiger lying on the branch a tree!) and this has several benefits.
Expert Tips for Parents
December 11, 2023
It's no secret that babies need a lot of closeness and affection. Especially in the early months, when they have just arrived in the world. New parents know this all too well. So is your newborn baby crying when you lay them down? Whether it’s going to the toilet, a quick shower, preparing a bottle or porridge - as soon as you put the little one down in the playmat or baby bouncer, they get upset. But why is that? And what can you do? Our midwife and expert Katrin Ritter is here to help.
Baby cries when put down - why is that?
At Ergobaby, we always emphasise how important it is for your baby to be close to you. After all, newborns are used to the close confinement, warmth and sound of your heartbeat from the womb. Close physical contact is also extremely important so that the baby can build a secure bond with its caregivers. This is a
Expert Tips for Parents
December 07, 2023
"I'm the mum, you're the dad and you're the baby!" There will most likely come a time when your child will say these exact words to you, their friends, or their siblings. Because children love to playfully slip into other roles. They imitate their parents and chauffeur their favourite toy around in a pram or doll carrier. Just like their grown-ups do. This is a good and important developmental step. Role play supports your child's personality development on various levels, reveals our midwife and babywearing expert Katrin Ritter. But why?
The importance of role play games for children – Freud’s Theory
A child usually starts role-playing at around the age of three. According to Sigmund Freud's "Theory of Psychoanalysis", this is also the time when a toddler enters the so-called phallic phase.
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
Expert Tips for Parents
November 30, 2023
Ouch! What was that? You're sitting completely relaxed on the sofa with your baby and then suddenly your baby bites you! We get it, it really hurts ... After all, the nipple is super sensitive. And tiny little teeth are razor sharp. But don't worry, this is really the exception rather than the rule. If your baby belongs to the "teether" team, then today's blog article is for you. Because our midwife and expert Katrin Ritter knows why some babies do it and has some helpful biting-related chestfeeding / breastfeeding tips for you.
Baby bites while breastfeeding: When does it start?
On average, babies' first milk teeth come in between the sixth and eighth month of life. However, some babies start teething earlier (3rd/4th month) or later.
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
November 28, 2023
We've all been there: you've been pacing up and down the room for what feels like hours, your little one is lying in your arms or sitting in the carrier and is finding it difficult to fall asleep. But they really need it! And you had already planned to tackle some of your to do list or get some rest yourself (aka some doom scrolling on the sofa)! No matter what you try whether you sway, sing, bounce on your birthing ball - if it just doesn't work and you get more and more overwhelmed... this is where the basic problem lies as our midwife and sleep expert Katrin Ritter knows. Because one of the magic words in baby sleep is relaxation and your child can’t be relaxed if more and more external stimuli are acting on them.
The story of the sabre-toothed tiger: why baby won't sleep unless held!
To find out why, let's take a quick look
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News
Expert Tips for Parents
November 20, 2023
Has your baby been unhappy for days, crying a lot and drooling and chewing on everything in their path? Then a tooth is probably on the way. A really challenging time for your little darling, but also for you. Because the helplessness you experience as a parent during this time is simply awful.
After all, you want to take away your little one's pain or at least be there to sympathise with them. But how? “How to help a teething baby” is a universally searched-for phrase by parents – it might even be how you came to find this blog! And anyway: how do you even know that it's the teeth that are tormenting your baby?
After all, it is often the case that a baby is teething but there is no tooth in sight. Together with our midwife and babywearing expert Katrin Ritter, we take a look behind the scenes of teething and explain what's going on in your baby's jaw.
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Expert Tips for Parents
November 15, 2023
We love it when you test our products. That’s when we really find out what you like about our practical everyday helpers and where we can improve. It's important we know if we've really got the best baby bouncer out there and if we can make it even better. So after we tested our Ergobaby bouncer, the Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer, with 26 families at the beginning of this year of which we received 5 out of 5 stars, we wanted to put it to the test with the professionals. We asked twelve midwives and health experts (from 7 midwifery practices, 1 physiotherapy practice and 1 parent-child competence centre) and their families (more than 100 people in total) what they think of our ergonomic and evolving bouncer.
"Great everyday companion" – the Ergobaby Evolve impresses in the baby bouncer test