Expert Tips for Parents
Pregnancy & Birth
Expert Tips for Parents
April 24, 2017
Once she’s born, your baby first learns about scent, touch, sight, hearing, taste and trust —along with many other things—from being right there against you. She came from you. And now that she’s here, skin to skin, also known as Kangaroo Care, is a way to maintain that unique closeness you and baby shared when she was in your womb.
When naked baby is put right onto mum’s bare chest, skin to skin, she is usually happier. Remember in the womb, your baby didn’t have to regulate her temperature. So right there next to you helps her stay nice and cozy.
In my experience, babies who are allowed more time skin to skin have better weight gain than those who are not. They literally have access to mum’s breast milk whenever they want it. They also don’t have to use their calories to regulate their own temperatures — they use their energy to grow. This means a happier infant with a stable heart and breathing rate.
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Family & Parenting
Travel
Expert Tips for Parents
April 04, 2017
Easter Holiday Inspiration, Where to stay....
Ellenborough Park is the ideal venue for luxury family holidays. A five-star country house hotel nestled in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, they are the perfect hosts for some family springtime fun. The hotel sits in 90 acres of land on the old Cheltenham Racecourse estate and is right on the doorstep of Cleeve Hill, a popular local walking destination due to its stunning views over the city. The specially kitted out boot room lets guests borrow Dubarry boots and jackets and Hunter wellingtons to make sure they’re well equipped for exploring the Cotswolds. Ergobaby have partnered up with the hotel to provide them with a selection of our Adapt and 360 carriers, allowing parents to leave the buggy behind and baby-wear on any country walks or days out in the Cotswolds. Older kids are looked after too with welcome packs and milk and cookies turndown service being some of the ways they welcome little guests.
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
March 27, 2017
We carry our babies for almost a year while pregnant.And while in utero they're warm and safe, our breaths and heartbeat their constant companions. But when baby is born, it's a whole new world for them (and us too!). Luckily, we can babywear, whichbrings our little ones right back to us.
Babywearing gives both of us that closeness again, while also providing baby with numerous benefits to development, both physically and emotionally. We call the first few months after birth the "fourth trimester," and for good reason. Our little ones need us more than ever as they make the transition into this new, big world. And as an added bonus, our partners or caregivers can babywear too, allowing them to bond with baby in a new way, building a stronger bond between your child and the people who love her.
And really, a carried baby is a happy baby...and doesn't that make parents happy? The closeness stimulates a beneficial hormone production (Oxytocin), resulting in
Health & Wellness
Health Professionals
Expert Tips for Parents
January 19, 2017
If not, meet baby Matilda (aka Tilly) and her incredible Mum, Amy.
‘’Matilda was breech for most of my third trimester, which is what lead to problem. When she was born they discovered that her hips 'clicked' when manipulated. An ultrasound at 6 weeks of age confirmed that both hips were affected, and she was diagnosed with bi-lateral hip dysplasia. Tilly was placed in to a Pavlik Harness when she was 8 weeks which she has to wear for 3 months. The harness holds her hips into the correct position while they develop. She has to wear it 24/7, and we have to ensure that her legs stay in an M Shape (knees up with the legs apart which helps the hips to stay aligned with the joint) as much as possible.’’
Breastfeeding & Nutrition
Expert Tips for Parents
January 17, 2017
Amanda Peters, Maternity Practitioner believes all babies should feed elevated with their head higher than their tummy, regardless of colic, reflux or any other feeding issues. Tummy to tummy positioning ensures good bonding and helps with a better latch. Babies do get heavy whilst feeding and your arms get tired, so whether breast or bottle suits, let a feeding pillow take the strain!
Maternity at Home have done the work for you – coming in at number one is the Ergobaby Natural Curve Nursing Pillow! Read their review on Choosing the Best Nursing Pillow 2016 here. http://maternityathome.com/best-nursing-pillow.
1. ERGOBABY NATURAL CURVE NURSING PILLOW
LIGHTWEIGHT WITH GREAT SUPPORT
Coming in at number one, we have the Ergobaby natural curve nursing pillow. This pillow has garnered the number 1 spot and is clearly
Baby Gear
Babywearing
Expert Tips for Parents
January 10, 2017
Rosie’s top baby carrier for mums
The Ergobaby Four Position 360 Baby Carrier
In our experience, no other baby carrier on the market can compete with the Ergobaby in terms of comfort.
Our Ergobaby Four Position 360 is insanely comfortable and is easily their most versatile model yet, allowing you to carry your baby in four different positions (depending on which works best for you). It also comes with a supportive wide waistband and padded
Sleep
Expert Tips for Parents
January 09, 2017
Sleep for Longer with the New Swaddler + Sleeping Bag Set, so say's mum Adeline.
Adeline, Mum of Lexi (11 weeks) has been testing out the NEW Ergobaby Swaddler + Sleeping Bag Set. Read below to find out how they got on :
Little Lexi using the Elephant Swaddler + Sleeping Bag Set
''Ergo have not only made a beautiful product with cute designs, but have also combined two sleep products into one for ease and longevity! So many baby items have a short shelf life but by having a swaddle separate to a sleeping bag means that this product adapts as your child grows older.
The swaddle part is extremely easy to use, with allocated slots for the arms to make it easy to wrap and
Expert Tips for Parents
September 28, 2016
As a prenatal nutritionist, I felt confident about my knowledge of what to eat during my first pregnancy and excited to put it into practice to nourish my growing babe. I was much less confident when it came to what I ‘should and shouldn’t be doing’ physically though. I spent my fair share of time on Dr.Google, reading different things about heart rate limitations, lying on my back, inversions and other restrictions put on pregnant women. Just like the nutritional advice found on the internet, the contradictory advice only confused me further.
Turning to a trusted source, I asked one of my favorite fitness instructors who is thoroughly trained in prenatal fitness. She gave me the best advice I could have received: just listen to your body. It was exactly what I needed to hear and it made so much sense, because it’s the exact same approach I take with nutrition. I understood clearly that my body
Family & Parenting
Lifestyle
Expert Tips for Parents
August 24, 2016
Fashion and family lifestyle blogger, Hauptstadtmutti and two super cool hip Berlin families take part in developing a personal city guide for Berlin for those with young families.
You will find the best insider information for shopping, eating, sleeping or tips on places just to have fun in!
Check out the gorgeous pictures taken around Berlin and enjoy a trip to Berlin with all families.
Expert Tips for Parents
August 19, 2016
Some of us, however, have a baby who cries too frequently or too long and who is difficult to soothe despite all of our best efforts. As parents, we are designed to react strongly to our baby’s crying. We instinctively know that when babies cry, it means something is wrong with the baby that needs to be addressed. Being unable to find the root cause of the crying can create doubts of our parenting skills and create tremendous stress and frustration. A baby’s prolonged and incessant crying can unfortunately even lead some parents to perceive the baby’s crying to be manipulative and in the worst cases this belief can lead to violent outbursts from the parents. Shaken Baby Syndrome, a potential result from such outbursts, can tragically cause irreparable damage to the baby’s brain1.
In the Western world, we live in a culture that highly values independence. Some parents expect newborns to begin learning