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Our NEW Ergobaby AWAY Baby Carrier.

compact travel carrier

A just-in-case carrier for those last-minute quick trips to the supermarket or a walk in the park, or when those little legs get tired, you never know when little one will need to be carried. The NEW Ergobaby AWAY baby carrier is the perfect back up plan for parents, grandparents, and caregivers on the go….

Baby blues or postpartum depression (PPD)? How to tell the difference.

post natal depression vs the baby blues

If you’ve just had a baby and are feeling sad, anxious or upset despite the happy occasion don’t worry. The first days and weeks after the birth can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Many women may feel a bit down, tearful, or anxious in the first week. This is often called the “baby blues” and…

Baby bouncer, supporting developmental milestones.

How can you use a baby bouncer to promote your baby’s development? Put your baby safely and securely in their bouncer, hop into the shower, done! This is one of the most common functions of a baby bouncer in everyday life. Especially in the beginning, when your baby is small and prefers to be snuggled…

How to increase low breast/chest milk supply: The 10 best tips from our midwife.

If you’ve just started out breast/chest feeding, you may be wondering how to tell if your baby is or isn’t getting enough breast milk, what can cause low breast milk supply and how to produce more breast milk. This is a common concern for breast/chest feeding mums. After all, your breasts/chest don’t have a full/empty…

Exercise during pregnancy and returning to fitness after birth.

You don’t need to avoid exercise for nine months, unless you have specific medical advice telling you not to do any or to adjust certain movements. If you exercised before you became pregnant, you can continue to exercise now. The aim should be to keep your current level of fitness rather than trying to reach…

Low-lying placenta during pregnancy: What does this mean for pregnancy and birth?

what is placenta previa

When you fall pregnant, a new organ grows along with your baby, which supplies your little one with all the important nutrients via the umbilical cord. This is called the “placenta”. The placenta can nestle in various locations in the uterine wall, for example in the anterior or posterior wall, the left or right-side wall…

How to prevent and treat painful nipples and milk stasis

The first few days after birth can be quite exhausting and tiring for most breast/chest feeding mothers. People often talk about a “breast/chest feeding marathon”, as your baby is expected to drink every two to three hours. This is normal and may take a few days for your milk production to adjust to your baby’s…

Pelvic floor training during pregnancy: The best tips for everyday life.

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles that you might not think about very often, but if they aren’t strong and flexible, they can sorely impact your quality of life. This area of the body fulfils many important functions, as it is directly connected to our abdominal, back and respiratory muscles. The pelvic floor…

Finding the right pacifier – How to choose the right pacifier/dummy for your baby.

Have you ever wondered how newborn babies can intuitively suckle on their mother’s breast/chest? How can they do it so instinctively? It’s simple: sucking and suckling are innate behavioural mechanisms in young babies. Even in the womb, growing babies can be observed sucking their thumbs during ultrasound examinations. According to scientific studies, sucking has a…

Babywearing tip: wear against plagiocephaly

Plagio… what? Only a few of you probably know something about this term. Some of you might know what’s behind it, or at least have heard of it. If not, a little tip: it has something to do with the shape of your child’s head. Well our babywearing consultant Mieke will explain the rest to…