originally posted at ergobaby.com We often hear the phrase “trust your instincts” but life as a new mother can be a puzzling time for knowing what impulse, gut feeling or knowledge is or is not coming from within. Life with a newborn is wonderful and equally daunting. The learning curve can feel more like a…
originally posted at ergobaby.com Slow ride. Take it Easy. When I think of the silly words of Foghat, the song somehow always makes me think of the ideal state of mind for what’s called the 4th trimester, the first three months of a baby’s life. The focus on the 4th trimester is not only nurturing…
It may sound silly, but there are certain, simple things that should be treasured in the fourth trimester. A shower, a nap, a walk in the sunshine, and a hot cuppa. Tea is such a simple pleasure but it can bring both psychological and physiological benefits to you after you have your baby. Hydration Firstly,…
originally posted at ergobaby.com When your baby enters the world, she is transitioning from a cosy, dark, comforting womb to a state of constant bombardment of new experiences. Take a moment and imagine the amount of stimulation a new baby must feel. Each day is full of new sights and sounds, and all that activity…
Motherhood starts here when it is real, when you’re on the other side of birth and baby is in your arms, and you’re trying to figure out everything that you need to do in real time. No matter how much preparation you do during your pregnancy or even before conception, it’s not really real until…
For centuries families have relied on advice passed down from generation to generation on a vast number of things, and raising babies is one of them. Chances are when you were expecting you were given many tit-bits of information and advice to guide you through- whether they were helpful or not is another matter! The…
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…
Get this SAVED and get it mastered. A must learn for any new mum who wants to improve her core and pelvic floor. 3 x 30 seconds each side, but FIRST read through the below to find out why it’s so important! A great deadbug variation with hoop ☝️ When you engage your TVA,…
In honour of World Autism Awareness Week (1-7 April), we’re sharing Laura’s story of how a baby carrier became a useful tool for her beautifully unique son. Originally published at ergobaby.com “Early on I knew something was unique about my son. Everything about him just seemed more intense than other babies his age. He…
We’re not the only ones loving vivid colours & floral prints with our special edition ‘Flores’ collection this Spring! Here are some bright pieces from the high street to brighten your wardrobe in time for the sunshine (we hope!). 1. Lucern Linen Jersey Vest White Stuff 2. John Lewis & Partners Women’s Floral Preppy Round…