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Expert Tips for Parents
Motherhood
December 04, 2022
With the holiday season around the corner, we asked Sarah Patel, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant and founder of Teach To Sleep, to provide us with some tips on how we can support our little one’s sleep during the festive period.
Bedtimes and Nap Routines
All babies and children thrive on routine and consistency so if you can, stick to your usual nap and bedtime routines. It doesn’t have to be the exact routine, for example if your little one usually has a bath as part of their bedtime routine and you are visiting family who don’t have a bath or you arrive too late to do the bath, this isn’t going to impact sleep.
By doing a small part of your bedtime routine your little one will still understand that bedtime is coming. This might be as simple as, drawing the curtains and saying your ‘night night phrase’, singing a lullaby, feeding or rocking your little one to sleep and perhaps putting white noise on (if you use it).
Prioritise Naps
This is really important, especially if
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
November 23, 2022
You may think forward facing is unhealthy and a total sensory overload. Of course for such a controversial topic, we understand all perspectives.
Our thoughts always revolve around ergonomics and comfort, and this topic is no exception.
In 2014, we developed the Ergobaby 360, the first baby carrier for which parents could ergonomically carry their child facing forwards/outward facing. This carrying position, has a number of advantages that we will discover below. We will also tell you how you can tell when your baby is ready to be positioned forward facing in a baby carrier and what you should look out for.
Why carry your baby in a forward carry position?
Read the benefits for carrying your baby forward in a baby carrier.
Natural posture:
From 5 months, you can bet that you will sometimes carry your baby facing forwards in your arms. This is a natural position and part of normal intuitive baby handling. This is a replicate of what you do by using our ergonomic baby carriers, such as the
Expert Tips for Parents
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
November 22, 2022
Of course, breast milk is the best food for babies. We all agree on that. But breast/chest feeding in public? This can be a hotly debated topic. It is not only those around you who are sometimes embarrassed when a lactating person shows her breasts/chest in a café (or elsewhere). Many mothers-to-be also dread being eyed bare-breasted in public. But always remember, breast/chest feeding, even in front of others, is quite normal and natural. After a little while and a little practice, you'll get used to it and you'll probably be relaxed and shameless about breast/chest feeding anywhere. At least that's our experience. But of course it's important to us that you feel comfortable in your own skin and in the situation at all times and that's why we have a few tips to help you get started.
The best tips for breastfeeding in public
Yes, there are those mamas/lactating people for whom breast/chest feeding just goes smoothly right from the start. But for most, it is a challenge at the beginning.
Expert Tips for Parents
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
November 22, 2022
In parts one and two of our series on breast/chest feeding problems, our midwife Katrin Ritter explained what makes a good start to breast/chest feeding and how correct latching on works.
But what happens if you still can't cope or you have one or two other problems? In hospitals there are often trained breastfeeding counsellors (IBCLC) who have thorough training and can help. Otherwise, a midwife with breast/chest feeding experience, or breast/chest feeding support networks can always help.
Here are some of the most common reasons for early weaning.
What can have a negative effect on breast/chest feeding:
Oxytocin administration during birth as a medicine. This can disrupt the maternal oxytocin system, but also have an influence on the baby's reflexes and immune system.
Painkillers (opioids) and anaesthesia for the mother.
A surgical delivery by caesarean section. You will need rest with limited movement to allow recovery.
Artificial teats, nipples and soothers. If possible, avoid them
Baby Gear
Bouncer
Expert Tips for Parents
November 17, 2022
When you're expecting a baby, you may begin to look at your home with very different eyes. Having a baby at home who can crawl into the kitchen and open cabinets full of toxic chemicals might seem like a lifetime away, but any parent will tell you it's not. Babies become mobile practically overnight, and it's easier to prepare now than when you're sleep-deprived later.
Preparing your home to become a safe environment will save you time and reassure you once your little one arrives. Don't just rearrange randomly, but rather have plans for what baby items will be purchased and where they'll be placed. For instance, if you'll be setting up a nursery in your bedroom, create more space there than in other rooms. Not all items may need to be discarded. Some may only need to be safely stored until they're needed.
A baby bouncer is an essential baby item, so today we take a closer look at the safety in bouncers.
What you should look out for when it comes to the safety of a baby bouncer
A baby
Expert Tips for Parents
Motherhood
November 13, 2022
Are early wake ups meaning you have an overtired baby on your hands ? Thinking of sticking with a baby blanket rather than a sleeping bag ?Â
Today, we speak to Sarah Patel, founder of Teach To Sleep, she may change your mind.
Sarah is mum to two little ones who are 18 months apart and a Certified Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant. She has over 15 years’ experience as a teacher in primary and further education. Sarah is a holistic sleep consultant who uses her long standing experience in education to teach parents all there is to know about infant sleep as well as how to develop healthy sleep habits from the start.
When it comes to supporting your baby’s sleep, comfort can often be the key to getting longer stretches of sleep and avoiding those early wake ups. For newborns, sleep is particularly hard because they suddenly have to get used to a whole new world where they no longer feel like they are being held day and night. Many babies find the first 3-4 months (the fourth trimester) really
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Stroller
Expert Tips for Parents
November 11, 2022
Life with children is eventful. We have endless tasks to complete on our daily ‘to do’ list. Whether it is meeting friends, taking your kids to school, going to work, completing the weekly food shop or walking to the playground.
Using a baby carrier and or a pushchair is highly recommended to support you and your family during your busy daily routines.
 Starting from birth, Metro+ stroller is ideal for taking your little one out and about. It is compact, comfortable and ergonomic for both parent and baby. Here is why.
Metro+ buggy is approved as back-friendly.
Metro+ is recommended by independent experts and is the only stroller to receive an award for being ‘back healthy’ from Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR).
As an independent and competent body from the medical and therapeutic field, the German association tests and recommends a wide variety of everyday products for their back-friendliness. Not only do Ergobaby baby carriers have this valuable seal, but also our Metro+ stroller.Â
Baby Gear
Bouncer
Expert Tips for Parents
November 09, 2022
When researching for the best baby gear, you can hardly avoid the search term "baby bouncer" as it is a must have item on all the baby lists.
As there are so many baby bouncer options available, it can be confusing choosing the right one for your little one.  The market is flooded with various designs, different functions and opposing opinions on how long to keep your baby in a bouncer for. It’s no wonder you may find this product category a little daunting.
When you need to get on with practical everyday tasks like taking a shower or loading the dishwasher, you need a safe, cosy place for your little one to rest when they can't be in your arms.
But how do you choose the best bouncer for your baby when there is such a vast amount of choice in the market? Ergobaby would like to answer the most common myths surrounding baby bouncers to ease your mind and make your shopping experience a little easier.
Did you know that your baby develops more rapidly in the first few months of life, compared
Expert Tips for Parents
Motherhood
November 03, 2022
Winter is nearly here! Beautiful yellow and brown golden leaves are settling on the ground. We're spending Sunday afternoons snuggled up on the sofa watching our favourite family movies. With the change in season, many parents wonder, "what about our baby's sleep during winter?".
We have summarised the best sleeping tips for the cold season for you. And created a baby sleep temperature guide to help you plan ahead!
1. Moderate your heating
Your central heating might make cracking noises, loud hisses, or clanking in the first few days. Make sure not to switch on the central heating for the first time during your baby's nap time. The noise can be enough to wake your baby.Â
2. Find the ideal room temperature
During the winter months, room temperature can fluctuate greatly with the changing outside temperature. You may wonder if you should heat your bedroom or nursery at night to cope with the change in temperatures. A room temperature of 16 - 20 degrees is ideal for your baby. This reduces
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Expert Tips for Parents
November 01, 2022
Are you ready for winter?
As the outdoor temperatures begin to drop, you may have some uncertainties coping in the cooler weather. That's understandable, you know that your baby can't regulate their own body temperature in the early stages of their development. Investing in the right baby equipment to get you both through the cold season may not as experience as you may think. The most important winter must-have for your baby is you, the parents. Nature is quite clever, it has made you the best heater and air conditioner for your newborn. To make use of this wonderful ability is to snuggle skin-to-skin with your baby. During winter, you can do this by wearing layered clothes or snuggle under a blanket. There are also a few additional items that may come in handy when you are out and about.
Our top 5 must-have items for winter with your little one.
1# A warm sleeping bag
The optimal sleeping temperature in a baby's room is between 16 and 20 degrees. If it's 21 degrees or colder, you can