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June 26, 2023
Preparing a meal or your favourite snack together with your baby or toddler can be really fun. Even if you see images of splattered walls, squished ingredients on the worktop and a completely soaked child in your mind's eye - cooking with children actually has many advantages for your little one and also for you as a family. Our experienced weaning coach Lola from DME Bébé in France will tell you what they are below.
Encourage independence
Involving your child in meal preparation teaches them from a young age how to use the different kitchen utensils, but also how to do simple tasks like adding ingredients to the dish or mixing. If you are wondering how to do this with babies, there are two options: Depending on their age and abilities, you can put your child in their high chair and place the necessary ingredients on their little table so that they can reach them easily. Alternatively, you can carry your child in the front carry in your baby carrier (luckily you can wash it) and prepare
June 25, 2023
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 your baby grumbles at the start. The prone position or “tummy time” is not as easy for your baby at first because their head is so heavy. In addition, their spine is not yet erect in the double S-shape as it is in adults, and their hip joints are more forward so they can't lie down straight and have to work actively against this in the prone position. And sometimes they just don't feel like doing it.
What is the purpose of the prone position of a baby?
Even if the motivation is lacking, it is still important that your baby practices the prone position. The position adopted during tummy time has a great influence on your baby's motor development and has an incredible number of health benefits.
June 22, 2023
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 a baby carrier is the perfect solution at home to keep your baby close to you and still have your hands free. But, what about when you need to go to the toilet or jump in the shower? Then our bouncer is a practical, safe, ergonomic, and comfortable place for your child to relax and be close to you. Most bouncers can be folded and are lightweight meaning they can be transported from room to room with ease. Our Evolve Bouncer even fits into a handy carry bag to take it with you to friends or family as a familiar place for your little one.
2. What age can you use a bouncer
You can use an ergonomic bouncer like our Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer with a
June 18, 2023
My kids are five and one and I have carried and “worn” them both perhaps more often than your average dad. That’s partly because I am a transgender man and had the privilege of giving birth to them. It’s also partly because I’m a solo parent by choice, so if someone needs carrying, look no further.
As rare as this experience may sound, I don’t think my path to parenthood and our life today is that different to many people’s. I went through all the standard emotional highs and lows (just with a few extra trans-themed ones), the familiar-to-many slog of fertility treatment and now, the extremely relatable challenges of raising tiny humans.
First, I probably should go back to the beginning. I came out as trans and started to transition medically in 2010. It wasn’t until 2015 that I discovered pregnancy was an option for people like me, when I stumbled across a YouTube vlog. I saw a trans man sitting in his bedroom, healthily and happily eight months pregnant. For someone who had been told
June 11, 2023
With the warmer weather, the heat makes us sweat more and our need for fluids increases. Parents often ask themselves whether breast milk is really enough for their baby in the warmer months - or whether water should be offered from time to time in the heat. Here is the short answer: No. For all of those who want to know more details, please read on.
Why breast milk quenches baby's thirst
You might think, if you only drink milk, you don't get enough water. However, this does not apply to breast milk. Mother Nature has devised an ingenious system to ensure that little human babies survive in the best possible way, even in the heat. And not only in this country, when the temperature is above 30 degrees for a few days, but also in the tropics and even in the desert. Breast milk consists of 88 percent water, so if you breastfeed your baby, it will get plenty of fluid to quench its thirst. If you are now panicking about where your baby gets its vital nutrients, let us reassure you, the remaining
June 04, 2023
Do you wear your baby as often as possible? Us too! Did you know that you can wash a baby carrier? With frequent use, your baby carrier will probably go through the washing machine regularly. After all, stains and spills are standard for the course with babies - milk goes astray, nappies leak and don’t even start us on spit up!
Washing your baby carrier more often is not a bad thing, after all, our Ergobaby baby carriers are durable and long-lasting. Otherwise, we wouldn't have our 10-year ErgoPromise limited Lifetime guarantee. Nevertheless, some of the fabric fibres will come off with every wash. This is true not only for our baby carriers, but for all garments that you wash.
This means that tiny fibres of microplastic can end up in the waste water every time you wash your clothes and baby carrier in your washing machine. And that can add up! According to the European Environment Agency (EEA), between 200,000 and 500,000 tonnes of microplastics from textiles end up in the global marine
June 01, 2023
Whether you’re thinking about which must-have items you should be packing for your hospital bag or wondering when your baby will start making those adorable aaaahs and ooohs or are Googling how long the cruising stage lasts, our latest newsletter is just the thing for you.
Our Ergobaby experts along with midwife and babywearing consultant Katrin Ritter have thought about how we can support you with lots of useful knowledge during pregnancy, birth and throughout the first year of your baby's life.
The result *drum roll* ... our Baby Steps Newsletter!
With it, we are by your side through the later stages of your pregnancy and during the most important baby development stages. Packed with practical tips, check lists, blogs, video tutorials, and lots more helpful information, we'll be by your side every step of the way.
Ergobaby Baby Steps: From their first smile, to their first step
Ergobaby has been supporting parents and families for 20 years with ergonomic, safe, and comfortable products
May 30, 2023
Breast/chest feeding is the most natural thing in the world. However, for some it can be challenging, yet somehow it is so easy for others. Lift your top, latch your baby in a relaxed position, done! Once you decide you want to try breast/chest feeding, so many questions suddenly arise. Our experienced midwife and babywearing consultantKatrin Ritter knows this situation only too well. That's why we've collected our most frequently asked questions from new parents and had Katrin provide you with her expert advice in the answers below.
Breastfeeding tips: The 10 most frequently asked questions about breast/chest feeding:
1. Baby falls asleep while breast/chest feeding - is that bad?
The smaller your baby is, the more likely they are to fall asleep while breast/chest feeding. A full tummy makes babies tired and fall asleep naturally. Some babies empty the breast/chest in a few minutes and fall asleep contentedly. If your newborn sleeps a lot, barely wakes up to nurse and falls asleep
May 24, 2023
Baby wrap or newborn baby carrier? How to find the right baby carrier from birth onwards
You can hardly wait to finally hold your baby in your arms and carry them on your body as often as possible. That’s great news because babywearing has many advantages. A baby wrap or carrier is good for your baby's development, promotes your milk flow and makes breast/chest feeding easier if that’s how you choose to feed them.
If you want as much cuddly closeness with your baby in the fourth trimester, baby wrap or an ergonomic newborn carrier may be ideal for you. Both are specially designed for the needs of newborn babies in the first months of life and leave as little fabric as possible between you and your child.
But how do they differ? And which baby carrier is the right one for you?
Aura baby wrap - Snug as a second skin
Stretchy wraps like our Aura are very popular because they are incredibly soft and don't take up much space when you're out and about. The wrap is so snug, it fits your body
May 09, 2023
A baby bouncer is a newborn essential item for everyday life with your little one. That's why we have developed our Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer together with a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. The Evolve baby bouncer gives you a safe space to keep your baby close, while you enjoy a moment or two hands-free around the home.
From a cosy newborn lounger, to a calming infant bouncer, and then a fun toddler seat the Ergobaby Evolve 3-in-1 Bouncer is designed with ergonomics at the forefront for a perfect fit.
Thanks to the innovative removeable newborn insert, our bouncer is the first and only baby bouncer to be certified by the Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. association (Campaign for Healthier Backs). We've really gone the extra mile to offer you ergonomics and comfort. However, none of this is of any use to us if you as parents are not satisfied with our product.
That's why we conducted an in-home blind "baby bouncer study" with 110 parents in the USA. For 30 days, the test families were able