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PEKiP, baby swimming or toddler group?

Baby courses are a wonderful opportunity to get to know other parents and babies and to experience new things together with your child. Depending on what is on offer, the programs promote your baby’s motor skills and various senses and at the same time give you the opportunity to exchange ideas with other parents and the course leader. But which baby courses are actually available? And which course is right for you? How much program is good for the baby?

The most popular baby courses at a glance

From toddler groups and baby swimming to PEKiP or music education – the choice of baby courses is huge. It’s easy to lose track. That’s why we have summarized the most popular baby courses for you:

Baby massage (from 6 weeks)

In the baby massage course, you will be professionally instructed on how to massage your baby to calm and relax them. You will learn specific massage techniques and special massage strokes that can also help with tummy aches, for example. The loving caresses and physical contact strengthen your bond and have a harmonizing effect. It is also an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas with other parents.

PEKiP (from 6 weeks)

In the PEKiP (Prague Parent-Child Program), you meet with a total of 6 to 8 adults and their babies in a heated room. The special feature: The children are stripped naked and placed on a soft surface where they can move freely and without restriction. The children are kept busy and encouraged with play and movement suggestions, and parents can exchange ideas with each other and with the group leader.

Baby yoga (from 6 weeks)

Baby yoga combines gentle yoga exercises for the mother with a relaxing massage for the baby. This means that your baby is playfully involved in everything and can enjoy the touch. Together you will find more peace and relaxation.

Baby swimming (from approx. 3 months)

Bathing fun that’s good for mom and baby: Baby swimming primarily develops your baby’s motor skills, coordination and self-awareness and trains their sense of balance. Bathing and splashing around together in direct physical contact also supports the parent-child bond.

Toddler group (from approx. 6 months)

Toddler groups offer a pleasant setting to meet other children and parents – without specific support for the children. The focus is on the fun and the joy of movement of the babies – just like the intensive exchange between the parents. A crawling course is suitable for all babies who can already crawl and thus come into contact with each other and become playfully active.

Musikgarten / early musical education (from birth)

If you want to introduce your child to music at an early age in a playful way, the Musikgarten is the right place for you. Here they sing, dance and make music together, e.g. with rattles or tonewoods. This encourages the little ones’ creativity and language skills.

How do I find the right baby course for my child?

Even if all these baby courses sound exciting at first glance: The question is which course is right for you and your child. The following considerations can help you decide:

• What is your personal request for a baby course?
• Would you like to support your child specifically and in which area?
• Are you primarily looking for a personal exchange with other parents?
• Or are you looking for specific tips and guidance from outside?
• What might your baby particularly like?

This will help you to narrow down your selection.

How much program is good for my child?

There may still be various baby courses on your list that would be exciting for you. But before the whole thing degenerates into “leisure stress”, think carefully about what is really realistic:

• How resilient are you yourself?
• How resilient is your baby?
• How many appointments can you easily fit into your daily routine without anyone being overwhelmed?

Practice clearly shows that less is more. Perhaps the various activities can be spread out over time: When the baby massage course is finished, baby swimming can be started after a short break and so on.

Baby courses in Corona times

During the Corona period, the number of baby courses on offer has been greatly reduced or shifted to the online sector. Even if this means that there is still a chance of getting together in some way, this is of course in no way comparable to face-to-face contact – neither for the parents nor for the children. We therefore hope that “normality” returns soon and that you and your children can get together again without any worries.

A child changes everything.

All parents-to-be probably hear this phrase. And as much as we try to imagine life with a child of our own, we can only really grasp it when the time comes. A completely new rhythm of life, new tasks and a huge responsibility. Many young parents underestimate the change that the birth of a child can bring to their own thoughts and feelings. The love for this little miracle gives rise to completely new, incredibly beautiful, but also unknown feelings. One of these is fear. The love and bond with your child is usually so overwhelming that you hardly recognize yourself.

Uncertainty due to well-intentioned advice

Especially at the beginning, when a baby still seems so small and fragile, you want to do everything right. After all, you want to be a good mother or father. Your own expectations are extremely high – as is the fear of doing something wrong. In the midst of this new emotional world full of love, fear and high expectations of your role as a parent, uncertainty usually grows: when you are inundated with well-intentioned advice from parents, friends and acquaintances. Different opinions and views, experiences and tips – how are you supposed to get a clear view? If you then want to read up on parenting guides or on the Internet, total uncertainty is inevitable. Today’s flood of information from outside can hardly be processed and categorized. As young parents, how are you supposed to assess what is really right?

• How long or how often should you breastfeed?
• What is the best way for a baby to sleep?
• How warm should you be dressed?
• Which support is important and when?
• When do you start complementary foods?

There are countless tips and opinions on every topic. And now?

Valuable expert advice

There are certainly topics that are best discussed with an expert, e.g. medical issues. You will certainly have a trusted pediatrician or midwife to accompany you. They can give you valuable tips if you are unsure.

How to strengthen your building sense

For other questions or topics, try to listen to your gut feeling. Because then you will instinctively react correctly. To feel and strengthen your intuition and gut feeling, you need a little patience. You can lay the foundation for this with the following impulses:

• Always take time and rest for closeness and physical contact with your child, e.g. cuddling, stroking, bonding. These can be fixed rituals or any togetherness (or togetherness for three) in between.
• Free yourself from external influences (smartphone, TV, etc.) during this time.
• Observe your child and their reactions. Be aware of it – again and again. His facial features, his movements, his sounds. Is your child happy and relaxed?
• Feel your way: What is good for your child? What calms it down? At this moment – and in other situations too?
• How do you feel about it yourself? Do you feel comfortable with what you do or decide? Do you feel safe with it?

Over time, you will develop a feel for this. You will better recognize your child’s needs and instinctively react correctly. To do this, keep switching off the outside world, listen to yourself and discover your maternal or paternal instinct. Give it a try!

Don’t be too hard on yourself

Especially when you have become parents for the first time and everything is still new, be considerate of yourself. When your child is born, you also become a father and mother. This means that you also have to get used to the new situation. Not everything will work perfectly straight away. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you feel that things are not going so well at the moment. Take your time to grow into your new role. Then, over time, you will develop the self-confidence that you and your child need.

Air travel with children: We recommend these 8 tips to you

When a vacation is just around the corner, the excitement and anticipation are great. If you have decided to travel by plane, mom and dad may also be a little nervous. After all, not only the vacation itself, but also the flight is a big adventure – especially for small children. We have put together a few helpful tips for you, which we would like to recommend from our own experience.

1. the most important documents always to hand

It is best to create a small folder in which you compile all your important documents and which you can easily take with you in your hand luggage. Because these documents should always be to hand:

• Passports of all fellow travelers
• Travel documents (booking documents, information and tickets for arrival and departure as well as for the stay on site)
• Health insurance cards of all fellow travelers
• Your child’s examination booklet (including vaccination card)
• for unmarried couples: a copy of the custody declaration

(Background: There are countries that check very carefully on entry – especially if there are different surnames. Keyword: child abduction)

2. change of clothes in hand luggage

Make sure you put a change of clothes in your hand luggage – not only for your child, but also for you adults. It can always happen that you have to wait longer for your suitcases. It is then helpful to have spare items to hand.

A good rule of thumb is to be able to bridge two days with fresh underwear, socks and possibly shirts. Suitcases usually reappear after two days or it is easier to buy things at your destination. By the way: Good airlines reimburse purchases up to a certain amount in the event of longer losses. It is best to check with your airline in advance.

3. food and snacks for the flight

What many people don’t know: Airlines do not offer child-friendly food. That’s why you should always pack enough food for your little ones. Whether it’s porridge or pasta with sauce – you can easily heat up portions in the microwave on the plane. And if you’re feeling peckish, you can of course also pack a small snack –important: it’s best to transport everything in transparent containers.

4. cushions and blankets

As it can be quite chilly on the plane due to the air conditioning, you should always have a blanket with you. A pillow will make it even more cozy. If your child is already sitting in their own seat, a cushion is handy for them to lean on comfortably. If your child is still sitting on your lap (children under the age of 2 travel on their parents’ laps), the cushion can help prevent their legs from falling asleep.

5. pass the time with cuddly toys, movies and co.

Especially on longer flights, it is helpful to plan a sufficient activity program for the children. Cuddly toys are ideal travel companions for the little ones and help them to relax and fall asleep better. Coloring materials or small books are handy and help against boredom. Of course, children’s films or series, which are best downloaded to your smartphone or tablet in advance, provide a special change of pace. This is because Wi-Fi access is often very expensive on airplanes.

An extra tip: It’s always best to take disinfectant wipes with you and use them to clean the small fold-down tables on the front seat backs. These are real virus slingers on the plane.

6. help with pressure on the ears

It’s uncomfortable even for us adults – that feeling of pressure in the ears when the plane takes off and lands. It is all the more unpleasant for small children. Earplugs can provide some relief. It is best to choose earplugs for children – they are easier and safer to remove from the ears.

Chewing gum is also suitable for children aged 5 and over. And they are available in many delicious flavors.

7. book a window seat

If possible, you should book a window seat for the little ones. Here they can look out and watch the action particularly well, especially during take-off and landing. And if they need some rest or sleep, they can make themselves more comfortable in the window seat.

8. keep calm

A flight is always exciting and, of course, stressful – especially for small children. So if your child gets restless or cries, take care of your little darling – and not worry about what the other passengers might say. Take the pressure off your child to be as quiet and well-behaved as possible from the outset. The most important thing is that he or she is doing well, and we wish you an exciting and thrilling journey that you will always remember!

Who doesn’t know that?

When your baby turns night into day, cries and whines incessantly or simply won’t go to sleep alone, this phrase runs like a mantra through everyday parenting: “It’s just a phase!” Take a deep breath. “It’s just a phase!” 5 breaths later, the nerves

They just happen, those days when nothing goes according to plan. Your little darling has only just got used to his new sleeping pattern – and then it’s all over again. Or were you raving yesterday about how happy your child is – and suddenly today it’s all screaming? No matter what the phase looks like: If suddenly nothing works as it did before and the stress level rises, then the harmonious family life is quickly over.

From one phase to the next

The nasty thing is that when one phase is over, the next one usually follows straight away. You’ve just got used to the situation and think it’s finally calming down, when a new phase starts. And these phases run through all age groups. From the “always on mummy’s arm phase” to the “I don’t want to sleep phase” and the “I’m teething phase” to the stranger phase, the “NO” phase or the defiant phase.

The good thing is that it’s probably the same for all (or most) parents. Because every child has its phases. Of course, that doesn’t help in the particular situation. But perhaps it helps to look at the whole thing from a different perspective.

What is actually behind these “phases”?

Even if these “phases” can be really exhausting: They are important. Because they are a signal that your child is developing – physically and mentally. When new connections are created in their little brain and your baby makes completely new discoveries and experiences, it takes time to get used to them. New insights and skills always involve a certain amount of effort for your child. This means that these phases are not only stressful for you as parents, but also for your child. This is exactly why your child is so restless and dissatisfied or seeks your closeness.

I am here for you!

During this time, which you experience as such a stressful phase, your baby needs a lot of love and care. Because every developmental leap suddenly changes his little world anew. This can be quite upsetting for such a small being. With loving affection, you can give your child the security it needs right now.

Stay calm – perfectly imperfect

Of course, this is easier said than done. When nerves are frayed, it’s difficult to keep calm and radiate calm. As parents, we always want to do our best. But in doing so, we always reach our limits.

Then only one thing helps: accept what is. Stay calm. Realize that children don’t “work” the way we want them to. Not everything can go perfectly and according to plan. That’s life – so it’s okay to improvise from time to time.

And: mom and dad are allowed to be overwhelmed and stressed sometimes. We are all so wonderfully “perfectly imperfect”. The great thing is that if you admit this to yourself, it’s easier to accept help and support from outside. Just give it a try!

Our tip:

If you are in the phase where your baby wants to be rocked all the time, then we recommend our spring cradle. Babies love them and parents are grateful for a little break.

As the due date gets closer and closer and you have all your baby equipment, you will certainly be thinking about your baby’s first-aid kit. There are simply some important helpers that can effectively support you and your baby with minor aches and pains and the first infections.

For babies with their small and sensitive organism, it is advisable to start with herbal and gentle remedies first. However, please always ask your midwife or pediatrician what is best for your baby.

Why is a medicine cabinet important?

In the first few weeks, digestion is still unfamiliar to many newborns and they therefore often have flatulence and other digestive complaints. Effective recommendations are caraway oil and wind ointment for rubbing and massaging the tummy. Caraway suppositories can also help very well. If the sensitive areas on the bottom are sore, high-dose zinc ointments and plenty of diaper-free time and fresh air can help. A piece of sheep’s wool fleece with a high lanolin content helps in a natural way: the lanolin is absorbed into the skin and soothes soreness and pain. And if your baby’s nose is running and a cold is on the horizon, marjoram butter can help. Your pharmacist will be happy to mix it fresh for you. A small dab of it under the baby’s nose – and breathing and sucking will be easier again. The tried and tested cold ointment for rubbing on the chest for coughs and colds also relaxes and soothes with rosemary and lavender. You should only use a decongestant nasal spray in very acute cases and after consulting your doctor so that the sensitive mucous membranes are not affected – here too, please only use the baby version.

Cold compresses on the calf (calf compresses) or fever suppositories help with feverish infections. You should certainly also have a clinical thermometer in the house. These are available as non-contact, ear thermometers or with a flexible tip so that a gentle temperature measurement is possible. If your baby is teething, a teething oil with calming camomile, soothing lavender and pain-relieving clove will also help.

Our top 10 for the baby medicine cabinet

• Caraway oil
• Caraway suppositories, e.g. Carum Carvi comp. Infant suppositories
• Wind ointment
• Zinc ointment, e.g. Multilind
• Marjoram butter
• Nasal spray, e.g. Otriven Baby
• Cold ointment, e.g. WICK Babybalsam
• Fever suppositories
• Clinical thermometer with flexible tip
• Teething oil, e.g. from medesign

Always remember that your closeness and warmth can also help your baby to cope with pain. Feeding at the breast or cuddling with you works wonders. Plenty of sleep and fresh air when going for a walk have a healing effect, which you can supplement with your first-aid kit. You can also find more tips for new parents on our blog!

Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world. Or so they think. After all, if mothers have problems with breastfeeding, there are midwives, lactation consultants and other experts. We asked a young mother how she fared.

PAULI&CO: Stefanie, you gave birth to twins. How did you get on with breastfeeding your two children?

Stefanie Forster*: Well, I was really excited about my pregnancy and my two babies. I had a very clear image of myself as a mother. And that included fully breastfeeding my children for six months or longer. However, both of them were born two months prematurely and had to go into intensive care first. The breastfeeding idyll was quickly over. I had to express breast milk because the babies’ sucking reflex was not yet strong enough. Of course, this also made it easier to monitor the amount they were drinking. This is important with such small children.

PAULI&CO: And how did you feel about it?

Stefanie Forster: To be honest, not good at all. I always just said to myself: I have to manage this. I have to manage to breastfeed my children myself, because that’s the best thing. And if I don’t manage that, then I’m failing and can only give my children the second best. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I was firmly convinced that I was damaging my children’s immune system with a replacement milk. This pressure was intensified by the hospital staff and the midwife. I didn’t even see myself in this situation. With twins you have more work and less sleep anyway and I was completely exhausted after a short time.

PAULI&CO: That’s all too understandable. So how did you find a way out of the situation?

Stefanie Forster: It took a visit to our pediatrician to solve my completely muddled situation. He asked me quite simply: How are you actually doing? That’s when I realized that I hadn’t been thinking about myself at all. I just wanted to function, to meet my own expectations and those of others. Because I was putting myself under so much pressure, I no longer had enough milk and the children were no longer getting enough to eat. It was a vicious circle. And expressing was very painful and unpleasant. Not to mention the time-consuming cleaning and sterilizing of the pump. My pediatrician was the first person to advise me to stop breastfeeding. He allayed my concerns that I was harming my children and that I didn’t need to have a guilty conscience.

PAULI&CO: Did the pressure disappear when you decided to use substitute milk?

Stefanie Forster: Yes, completely. I was very relieved. I also always had the idea that children only develop a close maternal bond through breastfeeding. My pediatrician gave me good advice, he took a holistic view of us as a family. He believes that a relaxed and well-rested mother who gives the bottle is better for her children than a stressed mother with a guilty conscience. When my twins were given replacement milk, the situation eased for the whole family.

PAULI&CO: What advice can you give other women based on your experiences?

Stefanie Forster: Well, I still think breastfeeding is important. But if the circumstances are as they were for me, for example, then you should be careful with yourself as a woman and mother and ask yourself what is good for you. In my case, it was better to stop breastfeeding. And I learned that this is completely okay. I was just surprised that I wasn’t told this at the hospital or that my midwife didn’t suggest it. I would have liked honest words or an explanation sooner.

In general, I believe that we women and mothers put too much pressure on ourselves and are prepared to bow to general expectations. We should always question this. There is no roadmap for mothers, everyone has to decide for themselves what is best for them and their children.

(*Name changed by the editors)

The first time with the baby

You have been eagerly waiting for months for your baby to be born. Now it’s here and the role as parents is exciting and new. It will certainly take a while for everything to settle down at home.

However, shortly after the birth, your newborn baby may be restless and cry more often. After a while, this can spread to you. Added to this are lack of sleep, constant work and being on call. This can quickly take its toll on young parents. Your nerves may become increasingly frayed and you realize that you need more time for yourselves.

There can be situations that make you want to flee. And that’s completely normal, everyone would feel that way! If you have hardly slept for days and your baby is restless, cries and screams a lot or is perhaps even ill, then you should pull the ripcord for yourself. As your own restlessness and nervousness are transferred to the baby, you should make sure that your batteries are recharged in good time.

Quick help

It often helps to step away from a stressful situation for a short time. When the baby is safe and secure in its crib, go to the open window or onto the balcony and take a few minutes for yourself. Take a deep, slow breath and let your mind wander. This will refresh you and quickly recharge your batteries.

Babysitters are worth their weight in gold

If you need some time away from the baby, ask your partner or a friend, your parents or a neighbor for help. Even an hour just for yourself is enough to get some distance. No matter what you feel like doing, whether it’s a walk alone, reading the newspaper with a cup of coffee or an undisturbed phone call with your best friend – this will help you to get back to yourself and focus on the baby again in a good mood.

Longer time out

If you have skipped all these steps and it’s time for a longer break, you should get help. The grandparents will certainly be happy to help you. If there is no one in your family or circle of friends who can look after the baby for a whole day or over the weekend, then contact your gynecologist or pediatrician for help. Your doctor can prescribe help in overload situations. It can work wonders if someone takes over the shopping or cleaning for you for a limited period of time. Or take the baby off your hands once. This will help you get back on your feet.

Accept help

Accept help in any case. A baby is simply a lot of work and often presents you with new challenges. And all parents have experienced that sometimes you can’t cope on your own. Get help! Because only well-rested and relaxed parents can cope with difficult phases.

So: get professional help if you are stuck as a family. They will listen to you, encourage you and look for new ways forward:

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Double happiness

When two babies are on their way to see the light of day, the parents-to-be usually have completely different questions. And when the little ones arrive, anyway. There is usually no common rhythm at the beginning. When one child is sleeping, the other is hungry. This is very exhausting for parents at first. That’s why you should make sure that both your children and you as parents get enough sleep. A bassinet is a recommended aid right from the start.

PAULI & CO founder Nico Dannenbring speaks from his own experience: he is a father of small twins himself and would have liked to have discovered the spring cradle for himself much earlier. “To be honest, the spring cradle saved my wife and I,” says Nico. “The children settled down much better and were able to fall asleep quickly. It has eased the whole situation in the family enormously.” But not only that. After all, the start-up PAULI & CO was born from this experience.

Does a spring cradle also work with twins?

Carrying, weighing and rocking twins can keep parents on their toes and sap their strength. This makes it all the more important to take plenty of breaks. A spring cradle helps you to do this. The up and down movements of the spring cradle remind your baby of their time in the womb and gently rock them to sleep. This provides a feeling of security and safety and gives you time for a coffee break.

But how does this actually work with two babies? There are several solutions: one twin cradle, two single cradles or one cradle for both.

Twin spring cradles are offered by our competitors. They consist of two cradles that are hung next to each other on a common spring. However, we expressly do not recommend this solution as your children will rarely have such a synchronized rhythm that they fall asleep at the same time.

To start with, we would recommend a cradle for both children. This has worked really well for us because you can easily transfer sleeping children. If you still want to have two cradles, we can offer you a special twin discount. The advantage here is that the children can fall asleep and sleep separately and don’t disturb each other.

Please contact us if you need two spring cradles. We will be happy to advise you.

The baby is here!

It’s great that your baby is finally here! You’ve been eagerly waiting for it for months and now it’s enriching your life. However, shortly after the birth, your baby may be restless and cry more often. But what could be the cause? How do you recognize which need? And what helps?

At first, it is completely normal for a baby to cry, as it uses its voice to call out to its parents. The parents are usually able to quickly and intuitively recognize what the baby needs. All parents know this when their child is hungry, for example. But what do you do when the hunger has been satisfied and the diaper has been changed, but the baby whines and cries again after a short time?

It is important that you remain calm and composed yourself, even if this is not always easy. When you are calm, you can find out what is wrong with your child. Restlessness, stomach ache or fatigue are often the reasons.

Sensory overload

Your baby may be overwhelmed by the stimuli in its environment and find it difficult to “switch off”. It may be suffering from a lack of sleep, which in turn makes it react more sensitively. Initially, a child can only make itself heard by crying.

If you notice that your baby gets overstimulated quickly, you should give him a regular and calm daily routine with fixed structures and rituals, which creates trust. Your baby enjoys being carried around, even in a sling or gently swinging in a cradle. The firm fabric cover gives your baby a feeling of security and safety.

Abdominal pain / colic / flatulence

Especially in the first three months of life, babies have problems with their immature gastrointestinal tract. It may cry particularly intensely and shrilly and tighten its legs and clench its fists after meals – a clear sign of abdominal pain! Bloating and colic can lead to a tense tummy that feels hard. Once you have checked that there are no treatable causes for your baby’s crying, there are effective ways that can help your baby.

What to do if the baby cries “just like that”?

It doesn’t matter whether the cause of the crying is a tummy ache or the baby’s mood: Carrying often works wonders. The position in a baby carrier or sling allows your baby’s tummy to relax and gets the bowels moving. The closeness to mom and dad and the body heat do the rest.
Babies love regular habits: The same routines and reliably recurring rituals give them security and structure. As parents, try out what works best for your baby and for you.

Why a spring cradle?

When the birth of your baby is announced, you will start thinking about the basic equipment. You think about what clothes, furniture and sleeping arrangements you would like to have for your baby. Many parents opt for a bassinet – but what exactly is a bassinet? Why is it useful and what are the benefits of a bassinet for parents and baby? We have put together a few basics for you.

Especially at the beginning, many babies find it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own. Mom or dad’s arm is often the coziest place for this. And this is where the spring cradle comes into play: the up and down movements of the spring cradle remind your baby of its time in the womb and gently rock it to sleep. This provides a sense of security and safety. The cradle basically replaces your arm and your baby can fall asleep peacefully and take a nap.

You can use the cradle from the first day of life. This is the best way to encourage your baby’s resting and sleeping times.

How does a spring cradle work?

The spring cradle is a special type of cradle: it consists of a large piece of fabric that is held apart by a spacer board. Your baby lies in the cradle on a mattress lined with organic virgin wool.

However, the suspension of the cradle is crucial. The special thing about a spring cradle is that it is suspended because, unlike standing cradles, it does not put any permanent strain on the child’s back. Spring cradles automatically support the natural rounded posture of the child’s back.

The springs work particularly well if they are adjusted to your child’s weight. That’s why PAULI & CO has special springs for the early and later stages. This is the only way to ensure that your child has optimal swinging behavior for as long as possible. You get different springs that are based on the child’s body weight. So the cradle grows with your child! The springs are made of particularly high-quality spring steel. All other metal parts are made of first-class, rust-free stainless steel.

You can hang the cradle on a hook or attach it to a door frame with a metal clip without mounting it. There is also the option of hanging the cradle on a particularly stable and robust wooden stand. This means you always have your baby with you and are mobile. Our wooden stands made of solid wood not only guarantee an absolutely secure stand, they also match any interior style thanks to their design and warm natural wood tone.

The cradle is very light and can be easily transported when visiting friends or grandparents.

What makes a good cradle?

There are many different spring cradles in many different designs. All of them give your baby a feeling of security and calm. However, the cradles differ considerably in terms of the material used and the design. To ensure that your baby has an optimal sleeping environment, we find it important that all materials are natural. We have opted for cotton fabrics and a mattress lined with organic virgin wool. Natural sheep’s wool naturally ensures an optimal temperature balance and maximum comfort for your baby. You can also wash our mattresses yourself, as we use wool from a special breed of sheep that does not clump or felt so quickly.

We have opted for a fresh, Hanseatic and minimalist design so that the PAULI & CO feather cradle fits in well with your living atmosphere. The subtle colors and patterns fit well in your home.

Please make sure that your cradle is TÜV-tested and certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® Class 1. This provides you with proof of technical and chemical safety.

How long can a spring cradle be used?

Although the maximum weight of the cradle has been tested at 12 kg, you should no longer use the cradle once your baby has reached an age at which it can turn and turn over on its own. You should not leave your child unattended in the cradle. Therefore, the cradle is no substitute for a proper bed and longer periods of sleep.