Parents of newborn babies are often nervous about placing their baby on their stomach. After all, your baby can’t really hold its head up by itself yet so it’s understandable that when your little one starts to lie on their tummy, you want to quickly turn them onto their back. And it’s no wonder if…
Our Ergobaby expert midwife, babywearing consultant and sleep specialist Katrin Ritter has been getting lots of questions about our baby bouncer, so we have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions, and answers here. Baby bouncer: The most frequently asked questions 1. What are the benefits of a bouncer? For most situations…
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…
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…
Infant sleep Do you find yourself staring at your new baby sleeping and wondering “how much sleep does my baby need?” Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two herself and is a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over the world develop healthy sleep habits. Today, Gemma…
Soon it will be time to get up an hour earlier. The start of daylight saving time makes us all look forward to spring and the start of summer. The time change also means a change in your sleep rhythm and your baby’s sleep routine. This can be a challenge. An hour less sleep is…
If you’re a mother, chances are you understand the changes we go through during pregnancy, after birth, and in the years following. It’s no surprise when you learn a fellow mum is unable to multitask or forgets the simplest things or is constantly consumed by their children’s well-being. Want to know something amazing? It’s not…
Yes, women are great, but that’s not what we celebrate on the 8th of March. So, what is International Women’s Day then? Unfortunately, there are still many areas of life where women struggle for equality – be it salary or discrimination in different professions. Equality is therefore an important topic that discussed during International Women’s…
As a child, do you remember your aunts and grandmothers lovingly pinching your cheeks and saying “wow, you are gowning up so fast.” every time you saw them? At the time you may have thought it was funny or sometimes rather annoying. Have you considered the number of times others have said the same to…
An international study reveals that only one in three women is satisfied with their breasts/chest, leading many to consider cosmetic or reconstructive surgery for enlargement, reduction, lifting, or augmentation. A common concern among these women is the potential impact on their ability to breastfeed post-operation. We would like to take this opportunity to explain to…