Parenting Blog: Advice for New or Expecting Moms and Dads

Hello, we are Asti & Rico, the founders of fredis - and ourselves the proud parents of two enchanting mermaids. In our blog for parents we would like to share with you the experiences we have had in everyday life with our little whirlwind when it comes to showering and bathing. Phew, that can be quite challenging...

So that you have it a little easier right from the start than we or our friends, we would like to give you lots of tips for expecting or new parents, so that the daily hygiene of your little ones is not a battle, but a fun adventure .

There are many guides with tips for moms and dads. Lots of people want to know better than others and often struggle to find universal wisdom. But that can't exist.

Our approach is: Respect and understand your child's needs - and carefully try out different methods that make it easier for all of you. Because only one thing is certain: every child is different and some tips for new mothers or fathers may be tailor-made for some parents and kids, but by no means for all.

That's why you'll find very personal experiences in our parents' blog and our answers to the most important questions about fear-free showering, safe bathroom design, skin care for children and much more.

Please let us know whether the many tips will help you or whether you have other experiences and advice that we can share digitally with other parents.

We are looking forward to your feedback!

In 2019 we traveled through the beautiful country in a camper and experienced a shower surprise for children at the campsites: extra cozy shower areas for the little water lovers. And guess what? Our daughter absolutely loved her own kid-friendly shower! We found it difficult to lure them out of the water oasis in the evening.

This experience stuck with us and gave Rico a great idea: Why not have such great kid's showers here too? Back at home we searched the internet but couldn't find anything suitable. So Rico worked on a solution himself, and the first prototype convinced us and our family and friends!

This is how our adventure as a family business began and the idea of ​​our blog for parents was born. We are:

Rico, the founder and inventor of Fredis kid's showers

Asti, the creative master of design

Marcus, the technology professional and Rico's brother

Together we develop Fredi's children's showers and are so proud that they continue to be handmade by a workshop for the disabled because: Social commitment and sustainability are important to us in production

Before this joyful travel experience, the complete opposite was often the case at home: ranting and whining when it came to showering - until we understood, for example: Why is our child afraid of washing their hair ?

Our kid's shower showed us how needs-oriented this practical little helper was: Because we completely lost sight of what it actually means as a small child to stand in a large adult shower or an ocean-like bathtub:

• the proportions are overwhelming
• the water pressure is terrifying


• the poor accessibility is frustrating


• the bland bathroom design is boring

To understand your child, become one yourself. Then you can prepare yourself well and feel how your little one feels:

• take a change of perspective


• brings color and cheerfulness to the bathroom


• design a child-safe bathroom
  

If you take this to heart, you will quickly see how much more comfortable your kids feel. And believe us, this will prevent gray hair for decades!

If washing your hair went well, that's half the battle. But hair care afterward is just as crucial and carries a lot of risk for loud shouting: combing and brushing are the final enemies! One of the tips for mothers and fathers is our cool children's detangling brush (detangler brush). This means you can gently care for your hair without sudden hearing loss.

After bathing or showering (but also after splashing around on a day at the beach), the kids want to be wrapped up nice and warm - and then continue to romp around. Our comfortable and cozy kid's ponchos are the best choice. They have great quality and are even sustainably made from used towels.

Speaking of running around: When our little sailors play in the shower or tub, they could quickly slip on the wet, slippery floor or on an unsuitable pad. To ensure that the wild adventure remains risk-free, we recommend our beautifully designed, non-slip bath mat . For more safety and color in the bathroom.

You can find even more tips for expecting parents or new mothers and fathers in the individual blog articles. We will update it regularly and publish new helpful topics.

We also look forward to receiving inspiration from you - if you have tips for parents that we can share, please contact us. Anything that makes life easier for young families with small children helps.