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“When can baby sleep in their own room” is a question baby and child sleep specialist Gemma Coe hears often. Today she’s sharing her expertise on moving your little love into their own room.

Some parents are eager to have their room back to themselves and others not so much! It’s a big step – for you and for them – and while it might feel like a practical change, it also raises important questions about sleep safety, emotional readiness, and what’s actually right for your family. So here’s what you need to know…

What the safe sleep guidance says about when baby can sleep in their own room

The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommend that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for at least the first six months. This is based on evidence that room-sharing reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Some families choose to room-share for longer, which is also completely fine – it’s about balancing safety, sleep quality, and emotional readiness.

There’s no strict cut-off, but from

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What an exciting milestone in baby's development: crawling! At last they can expand their range of movement more quickly and independently. Crawling is baby's first important step towards independence. But when is it time? When do babies start crawling? And how can you as parents and carers encourage crawling? In today's blog article, we want to give you everything you need to know about the big milestone of crawling. What can you expect in the different phases? What different crawling styles are there? How can you support your baby? And when do you need to see your GP if it’s not happening? 

Independence, here I come! When do babies start crawling?

On average, most babies can crawl at around nine months old. However, like with everything, every baby crawls at their own pace. Some children are ready at six months, while others may not start until nearer their first birthday. You can recognise from these early signs that your baby is starting to learn to crawl: 

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There are so many wonderful benefits of babywearing. From supporting baby’s natural posture to reducing infant crying to strengthening the bond between baby and their caregivers and more, using a baby carrier is a win-win for you and your baby - emotionally, cognitively and physically.

But if you’ve never used a baby carrier, everything is new and unknown. So, you might be asking yourself things like what kind of ergonomic baby carrier should you use? When can you start using a baby carrier? Is a baby carrier safe for newborns? What about baby carrier safety and hip dysplasia?

Here are the basic things you need to know about using a baby carrier.

1. You can start using a baby carrier from day one.

So, let’s start with the question: is a baby carrier safe for newborns? Yes, if it offers the correct ergonomic support. With the right carrier or wrap you can even take it with you to the hospital and use it the day your baby is born. Using it in the early days and weeks is a great way to bond

Parents’ everyday routines are busy and at times chaotic. And while children are wonderful, they can also make everyday errands into an epic event. Need to run to the store just for milk and toothpaste? Alone, you can be there and back home in 10 minutes. But with a baby, you never know how long it’ll take. You have to pack a nappy bag, put your child and their stuff in the car/stroller/carrier etc. - there’s 25 minutes right there (not including any surprise setbacks like a nappy explosion just as you’re ready to go) and you haven’t even made it into the shop. It can make any sane parent feel overwhelmed. 

But life requires leaving the house some days. You have places to go and people to see; not to mention your sanity to keep. Want to know what can help you keep your sanity? A lightweight compact stroller. It can’t pack a nappy bag or put your child into their car seat, but it does add some convenience to your everyday routine. 

It’s a parenting right of passage, learning ​​how to change a newborn nappy, but when you stand at the changing table for the first time and see this delicate creature lying in front of you, you may suddenly have doubts. It’ll become second nature soon enough, after all you’re going to have plenty of practice (8-12 times a day at the beginning!). And to help you feel even more confident, we've got a few helpful tips on how to ergonomically handle your baby while changing them, that will make it more comfortable for them and you.

What do you need to change your baby properly?

While this might not seem like rocket science, no one wants to find themselves in the middle of the changing process only to realise something is missing. Walking around with your half-naked baby in your arms is asking for trouble. So, having a checklist makes sure you’ve got what you need…

1. A safe space to change baby: Your changing table or changing station should be in a quiet and warm place. Always secure your

Do you have a little love who is incredibly curious and tries to see, understand and soak up as much of the world around them as possible? Do they constantly turn their head to the side when they’re in your baby carrier because there is so much to discover? If this is the case then they may be getting ready to face forward/outward (they mean the same thing)
. You can try it in any carrier that ergonomically supports this position, for example our Omni Deluxe baby carrier, and provided that your little one is ready. 

How do you know if they are ready? They need to have reached the right size and stage of development, which usually happens around five - six months old. You can find out what else you need to know if you want to use an forward facing baby carrier in today's blog. 

It’s official! A 100% recommendation rate, high ratings in key areas, and the ergonomic accolade from Aktion gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR) campaign for healthier backs! The verdict is clear: our Ergobaby Alta hip carrier and Lift hip carrier are both loved by babywearing consultants, parents, their children and by us, of course. They are also the only baby hip carriers on the market designated “back friendly” by the experts at the AGR. But what else makes our hip seats so special and why are Lift and Alta recommended as baby hip seats by so many different experts?

The advantages of the Alta hip carrier and Lift hip carrier 

If you have an active baby or toddler you will be familiar with being asked to pick them up then put them down then pick them up and so on and so on. The result: back pain, tired arms or other postural problems. If you keep lifting your little one up and sit them on your hip (without a designated hip seat), this takes its toll on your body: your spine is no longer in