Mata Origin Magazine

Recognizing baby's cues without feeling pressured

Is my baby tired, hungry, overstimulated – or does it perhaps need to pee or poop? Especially at the beginning, every movement can feel like a message that you absolutely...

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Wann hat sich eine Abhalte-Ausstattung finanziell gerechnet?

Ein Abhaltetöpfchen, eine wiederverwendbare Abhaltewindel, Einlagen und vielleicht eine Hose, die sich besonders schnell öffnen lässt: Wenn Abhalten Teil des Familienalltags wird, kann mit der Zeit eine kleine Ausstattung zusammenkommen....

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Why natural materials are so important for the diaper area

The diaper area is one of the most sensitive areas in a baby's daily life. Here, moisture, warmth, friction, and excretions directly meet delicate skin. And that's precisely why the...

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Diapering plastic-free: Is it really possible?

Diapering without plastic: Is it really possible? Many parents wish for a more natural everyday life with their baby. fewer disposable products less diaper waste less plastic in the diaper...

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Diaper-Free in Daycare: How much diaper waste can part-time elimination communication really prevent?

At home, elimination communication (EC) is now working quite well. Especially in the mornings after waking up. Sometimes after eating. You might even recognize your child's expression right before a...

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Straining to poop in babies: When your baby has to go, but can't let it out

This situation is uncomfortable: The baby suddenly becomes restless, pulls its legs up, strains, squirms, wakes up, cries, or appears tense – and shortly after, pee, farts, or bowel movements...

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Baby pulls legs up and cries – what does that mean?

Many parents are startled when their baby suddenly pulls their legs up, appears tense, and cries. This happens frequently, especially in the first few months of life – during the...

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Baby wriggles and pushes – is it pressure to excrete?

Many parents observe the same thing, especially in the evening or at night: The baby rolls back and forth, pulls its legs up, strains repeatedly, seems restless, and has difficulty...

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When infant abdominal pain is normal – and when you should see a doctor

Many parents wonder during restless nights or exhausting days: Is my baby just having normal belly aches – or is there more to it? The baby pulls up its legs,...

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