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Ring slings: practical and long-lasting
On this post I will talk about ring slings, are a very practical type of carrier that is might take you from birth until well into toddlerhood. A ring sling is made from woven fabric (the same as woven wraps), and normally is between 1.5 – 2m long. It has a pair of rings sewn on one end, and the other end is then threaded through them. A ringsling allows you to carry your baby on the front or on the hips, and eventually on the back (though normally there are more comfortable options for that). For carrying on the front and on the hips, it is always a one-shoulder…
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Writing a birth plan
On this post I will tell you why I think birth plans are so important, in general, and particularly in the Luxembourgish birth system. I will as well give you a few tips on how to write one! Birth plans and the birth system in Luxembourg I trully believe that birth plans are always useful no matter the context, but in the particular situation here in Luxembourg, they become super important. As you probably know, here in Luxembourg you cannot chose the midwife that will be with you during your labor and birth. (If you didn’t know about this, you can read the post I wrote about the birth system…
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Babywearing: a tool to provide contact
Sometimes, babywearing is seen as a mean of transport, a way to carry your baby from one place to another and avoid the use of the stroller. Of course, I am not denying the importance of this practical aspect (and I will write more about this in other posts). But keep reading to find more about the relevance of babywearing as a tool to satisfy one of the most important needs of young children: contact! When my first was a tiny baby, evenings were difficult. We struggled with breastfeeding and he didn’t take a pacifier at that point, so it was really complicated to calm him down when he was…
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Breastmilk soap
Do you have leftover breastmilk that cannot be consumed anymore? You can make soap with it and it is super easy! Keep reading to learn how I made my breastmilk soap. One year ago I was back to work after my maternity and parental leave. My baby was almost 1yo and I was still breastfeeding him super frequently (well… I still do, and he’s almost two tbh), so I pumped frequently during the first few months, to keep the supply and to prevent mastitis or clogged ducts. I was never a person to pump a lot of milk, but anyway I ended up getting around 300ml left because at some…
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When is the best moment to take a babywearing workshop?
Are you currently pregnant and you are wondering if it is better for you to have a babywearing consultation now, or wait until the baby is born? In this post I give you some tips to help you make that decision! I got asked this question many times, so I thought it was about time to write a post about this. Is it better to have a consultation or take part on a babywearing workshop while you are still pregnant, or is it better to wait until your baby is born? The answer, not surprisingly, is that there is no right answer 🙂 As everything around parenthood, the key is…
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Babywearing in the Rain
Believe it or not, when it rains, babywearing might be the most practical option to leave the house with a small kid! Keep reading to know why I find babywearing in the rain so useful. The practicity of babywearing when it rains Today is a very rainy day in Luxembourg. Rain is not so uncommon, but days with *heavy* rain, like I was used to in Buenos Aires, are somewhat rarer. I had to leave the house with my two kids and it took me like 30′ to get them ready! Yes, every parent knows what a hassle it is to go out with kids when it rains. Even if…
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The birth scenario in Luxembourg
Disclaimer: this post does not pretend to be a thorough guide to giving birth in Luxembourg, but just a little recap of how things work around here. Luxembourg is a very special country in many aspects, and the birth-related world is not an exception. With less than a half of the population of the country being native to the country, I thought it would be useful to gather up some information about how the system works here. We are a small country and the way the system work is quite different from our neighbours, so most of the information one can find online does not necessarily apply here. Where can…
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Woven wrap workshop at Centre Lunata
A babywearing workshop in Luxembourg to explore all the possibilities offered by woven wraps. All levels of experience all welcome. Hello everyone! I am super happy to announce that on November 24 I will be teaching a wrapping workshop at Centre Lunata. We will deepen into the amazing possibilities offered by the most versatile carrier available: the woven wrap. This workshop is open to everyone, no previous babywearing or wrapping experience needed. About the workshop This two hour long workshop will be split in two parts: We will work on every one’s particular interests and built on their current knowledge, I will propose also variations and different finishes for the…
