Parenting Advice

Ungefähr ein Viertel der in Deutschland lebenden Kinder wachsen ohne ein Geschwisterkind auf. Unverständlicherweise halten sich über Einzelkinder viele hartnäckige Vorurteile. Dass sie altklug, egoistisch und verwöhnt seien, sind nur einige von ihnen. Was ist an diesen Vorurteilen dran? Und was zeichnet Kinder ohne Geschwisterchen besonders positiv aus? Das erfährst du in diesem Blogbeitrag.

Gründe für ein Einzelkind

Im 19. Jahrhundert lebten durchschnittlich fünf Kinder in einer Familie. Die Anzahl der Kinder hat sich im Laufe der Jahre allerdings deutlich verringert. Hierfür gibt es die unterschiedlichsten Gründe. Diese sind vollkommen persönlich und von Familie zu

There’s nothing worse than having to change your baby’s nappy at 3 am to discover that you can’t find the wet wipes or their favourite comforter. Organisation is key, especially when you have a newborn. Have a look at our quick list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to your baby’s nursery, including organisational hacks, to make your life that little bit easier.

Do's

Do use drawer dividers. These are the best way to keep your baby’s tiny items of clothing neat and tidy. You can organise them by long sleeve, short sleeve or by night-time for example. It makes it easier for you and saves you precious time if your baby needs changing in the middle of the night.

Do keep a laundry basket and a bin next to your changing table
You don’t want to leave your baby unoccupied on the changing table, even if it’s only whilst you run to the bin or laundry basket on the other side of the room. Ha

Like many of you, the team here at Slumbersac are hoping to spend some quality time at the beach with our families over the next few months. There’s nothing lovelier than taking your baby to the beach for their first ‘dip’ in the sea or watching your little one toddle around happily on the sand. But before you head off, it’s a good idea to take a few moments to think about how you and your little ones can stay safe on the beach and in the water this summer.

Below, we highlight some of the key things to be aware of and what you can do to keep things safe at the beach.

Watch children at all times

As we all know, young children are curious and easily excited, and in many cases, they seem to have a talent for getting into sticky situations! The beach is one place where you will always need to keep an eye on them. It’s easy to nod off in the sun, get lost in a book, or indulge in a spot of people-watching and before you know it, your little one has w