It shouldn’t be a secret anymore: We humans, like monkeys, are parent clingers. Unfortunately, for a long time it had been established in people’s minds that we were nest-stools. Reason for it are the similarities between nest-stools and parent clingers and the long time completely missing category “parent clingers” as cub type. The common feature of both types of cubs … Read More
15 amazing facts about breast milk
“Breast milk is the best thing for a newborn.” A phrase that you have probably heard one time or another. But what is really behind this? Is breastmilk really just a little better than substitute milk and would the 2nd Best be nearly as good? Have you ever wondered what makes breast milk so special? Can formula not do the … Read More
3 things making your first baby year easier
If you ask me what a baby needs in the first year, then I would say, “Love and Mom’s breast.” Especially in the first days and weeks, everything else is pretty much superfluous. Many mothers notice that with the first child and with the second … they are wiser anyway. The whole hype about baby clothes, initial equipment, nursery furniture, … Read More
The 9 most common baby-wearing mistakes
After about 10 days in the puerperium and after the healing of my episiotomy, I finally dared to try out the baby carrying aid that my sister gave me. After studying the manual extensively, I felt confident enough to put my sweetheart, of course over the bed, in the manduca. I did everything to the best of my knowledge and … Read More
Why you should read more as a mother
After the birth of my son, my life changed. Leisure is now quite scarce and therefore a valuable asset. When I started blogging in addition, time for me (showering, washing my hair, shopping?) and time for reading was out of the question for me. Are you familiar with that? Grandmas and aunts live too far away to take care of … Read More
Preeclampsia – All Causes, Symptoms and Prevention.
My dear sister-in-law gave birth to her third child through a planned c-section in the 28th week. This was followed by nerve-wracking weeks in the incubator, daily milk pumps and only hourly visits to the premature center of the maternity clinic, which was an hour from her place of residence. All this happened because the gestosis of my sister-in-law was … Read More
How to bath a newborn the European way – All you need to know.
When my baby was first bathed in the hospital after two days (far too early!), it was the first time my son cried for nearly 10 minutes. From the beginning my son was a calm, happy baby as I wish for every mother. He has only screamed when he really needed something urgently (mom, food, sleep) or he was in … Read More
3 sustainable drinking bottles for children
If you search the internet or in the baby department of the drugstore for drinking bottles for babies or toddlers, you will be slain by a huge offer. On the other hand, the market for sustainably produced water bottles, not only without BPA, but even without plastic, is unfortunately still very clear. As my son, who has been fully breastfed, … Read More
13 Tips for Zero Waste with Baby
Tips for initial equipment and must-haves for babies abound. Everyone believes to have THE list for the basic needs of a newborn at hand. But are so many things really necessary? I want to look at the issue from the point of view of Zero Waste today, questioning a few basic must-haves . Waste avoidance (Zero Waste or Less Waste)is … Read More
10 Tips for Smarter Children
Are you pregnant? Or do you have a desire to have children? Are you concerned about what you can do to ensure that your baby has the best conditions from the beginning to become a happy and clever child? Then forget the Mozart CDs and the English course! In this blog post, you’ll learn the really important things your baby … Read More