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Summer Baby Sleep Tips
For many parents, a good night’s sleep can feel as rare as spotting a unicorn—especially during the summer when longer daylight hours and rising temps can throw off baby’s rest. You might be wondering: What are the signs baby is too hot while sleeping? Or what temperature is too hot for a baby to sleep in the summer? We’ve got you covered. Below are our top tips to help your baby stay cool, comfortable, and sleep more soundly during warmer nights. And no matter the season, always follow safe sleep guidelines: place your baby on their back on a firm, flat sleep surface with no loose bedding or soft items nearby.
1. Blackout Shades
Long summer days are great—except when bedtime rolls around and it’s still light outside. Blackout shades can help signal to your baby that it’s time to wind down, even if the sun is still up. We recommend portable versions with suction cups for quick setup—perfect for use at home or on the go. Bonus: they’re easy to pack for vacations
It's finally feeling hot—hooray! With warmer temperatures, it can leave parents feeling worried about babywearing during the summer months. We often receive lots of questions about finding the right summer baby carrier—from how to stay cool using a baby carrier in the summer. These include: How do I protect my child from the sun? Won’t it get too warm? Which baby carrier is best for summer? Should I use a carrier at all in the summer or switch to a stroller with a sun canopy? The questions are endless…
Babies can’t fully regulate their body temperature at first. So, when you as parents sweat, you act like natural air conditioning for your child. Parents can cool or warm their babies through their skin—depending on whether the baby is too cold or too hot. Take advantage of this amazing feature that nature has given you.
That said, if the weather is extremely hot, we recommend staying at home or in the shade as much as possible or using a stroller like the Ergobaby Metro 3 with a sun canopy.
Planning your first trip with a little one? Whether you’re boarding a plane, taking a scenic train ride, or road-tripping across the state, traveling with a baby can be smooth and even enjoyable—with the right prep. Here's how to travel with a baby stress-free, featuring the best tips for traveling with baby at every turn.
Top 10 Travel Tips for Babies
1. Plan Around Your Baby's Schedule
When considering how to travel with a baby, timing is crucial. Try to align your departure with your baby’s usual nap times to help them sleep through part of the journey.
- For flights, feeding during takeoff and landing can help ease ear pressure and keep baby calm.
- For car journeys, leave shortly before a regular nap time so your baby is more likely to sleep in the car seat. Plan frequent stops to feed, change, and stretch. Ensure your aware of the top safety tips when using a car seat with your baby or toddler.
- For train travel, try to book seats during off-peak hours to avoid crowds, and choose a
Yaaay, your first family vacation with your baby! Traveling with a baby is a whole new experience, and it can be pretty daunting, but we are here to help! With the right preparation you can limit the turbulence of your first flight with baby. We have summarized the most commonly asked questions and answers to give you all the information you need for flying with a baby.
When can I fly with my baby for the first time?
It's probably sooner than you think. According to Baby Center, most airlines will insist that your baby is at least two weeks old, but depending on where you live and where you are flying to there are no standard regulations, so it's best to check with your airline before you book. Some airlines may ask you to provide a fit-to-fly letter from your doctor if your baby is less than two weeks old.
If you gave birth by cesarean section, you may need to wait until after your six-week postpartum check-up before you take to the skies. Even then, you should only fly when your pediatrician
It might seem like an impossible task, aiming to travel light when you travel with a baby but we’ve got the tips you need! We know the temptation is to take everything “just in case” but traveling light can make traveling cheaper and life easier. Less luggage means more freedom of movement, more space for the truly important things and less money spent on airlines' exorbitant baggage fees. That’s why we’ve put together some useful tips to help you pack compactly and lightly for traveling with a baby – without having to compromise on comfort.
4 Useful Tips for Traveling Light with a Baby
Tip 1: Stick to the Essentials
Packing for a vacation? It’s so easy to overpack when traveling with a baby but try and focus on the essentials. Only bring what you really need to take from home because in most travel destinations, you’ll find stores where you can buy baby supplies if needed. With the following basics, you can pack your suitcase in a space-saving way and stay flexible:
- Diapers & baby wipes
Spring 2025 is bringing a fresh wave of color, and it's more than just a fashion statement. This season’s palette features everything from bold and vibrant hues to soft pastels and grounded, earthy tones—perfect for adding a touch of style to every part of your life.
But why stop at your wardrobe? Your baby gear can embrace these on-trend shades too. Whether it’s your go-to baby carrier or your favorite stroller, choosing products that reflect (or complement) the colors of the season is a simple way to express your personal style. Fashion-forward parenting? We’re here for it.
The 2025 spring trends and their perfect Ergobaby match
Coziness and elegance are expressed by the new warm and natural colors that you will discover on the streets and in the stores this year. These are complemented by bold and vibrant colors that radiate energy and freshness. Last but not least, you will continue to find soft and muted colors that bring calm and neutrality to your spring looks and are also ideal
We’re back again with our blog series sharing baby milestones by month. Today is the third installment featuring the 3-month-old baby development steps and milestones. So, what can a baby do after being in this world for a quarter of a year? Our pediatric expert Katrin shares more...
Ready for a little more action? Your baby definitely is. They’re moving beyond the stage of simply adjusting to the world and are starting to explore with curiosity. If they’ve been experiencing gas, that should improve by the end of the third month, as their digestive system continues to develop. Maybe your sleep-wake rhythm is finally settling in? If so, enjoy it—along with the fact that you’re becoming more confident in caring for your newborn.
3-month-old baby development – key milestones to look for:
Symmetrical elbow support during tummy time
Symmetry is the magic word in your 3-month-old’s development. That’s why symmetrical elbow support is a hallmark of this stage. Their palms lie open on the surface
Forward-facing babywearing used to be a controversial choice. We're going to shed some light on the topic and dispel some old myths. Concerns over comfort and safety date back to a time when there were no ergonomic baby carriers available, and the baby carriers used to allow baby‘s legs to dangle when carried.
With the invention of our Omni carriers, the ergonomic forward-facing carry really shows what it can do. It makes parents' and caregivers’ everyday lives so much easier, promotes joint activity with your child in all environments, and is very practical.
All of our baby carriers have been tested and certified by both the AGR (Aktion gesunder Rücken e.V.) campaign for healthier backs and the International Hip Dysplasia Institute, offering you total peace of mind when it comes to ergonomic positioning in all carry positions.
Forward-facing is no exception, and as with any carrying position, there are a few things to consider—so here is an overview of the most important facts about carrying