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Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaSleep Deprivation

Dear Mama in the 4th trimester

Being in the industry that I'm in, I'm exposed to a lot of new Moms and babies. Most often that not, I'm rather surprised at how well they're coping. Because in comparison to my memory of the 4th trimester, they seem to be doing pretty good. When I think back,…
Robbi Bosch
March 11, 2018
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaSupport Local

Locally made baby (& mama) products that rock!

It's almost time for our end of year UB Mama Celebration and we have some fabulous prizes to give away on the day, sponsored by some more of my favourite local baby brands. I wrote a post a few months ago about locally made baby products that rock, so I thought I'd…
Robbi Bosch
November 21, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaMotherhood

Perhaps, motherhood is designed this way.

Why is it that we can’t remember gazing up at our Mother’s face as a baby or young child, yet she can remember gazing down at us? Perhaps it is designed that way so that we don’t remember all the tears she cried over us. Becoming a Mother is an…
Robbi Bosch
November 6, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaMotherhood

What is it with this Mom guilt?

I'm not going to lie, my 3 year old is currently challenging me like I've never been challenged before. I consider myself a gentle parent, but these past few days... phew, I've had some low moments. What is it with this Mom guilt? Does it ever go away? I watched…
Robbi Bosch
October 23, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaBabywearing

How to have a relationship… and a baby!

Many babies are rocked, swayed and bounced to sleep during those first few months, and yes, it's so very exhausting! There's no doubt having a baby around the house takes a toll on your relationship as there's a completely new dynamic at play - sleep deprived parents + friends and…
Nicola Schoeman
September 19, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaMotherhood

What to do when life hands you lemons 🍋

Like when you're finally ready to leave the house and for once, you look like you've really made an effort. Your Mom bun is neat-ish and your outfit is stylish, but then... your sweet baby has a little vomit, just as you pick her up and it lands right square…
Robbi Bosch
September 6, 2017
Ubuntu Baba Baby Carriers | South AfricaBabywearingPapa Bears

The Ubuntu Papa

There is absolutely nothing sweeter than seeing a dad wearing his babe. Those teeny, tiny sparrow legs peeking out of a carrier against a man’s big frame is just so special. When a baby is born, some dads can feel a little like the third wheel in this new relationship.…
Samantha Aitken
August 14, 2017