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The Schmatzepuffer® Magazine
Clear guides and inspiration on birth, christenings, babies, first names, family life, toys and personalised gift ideas.
- Clear answers without unnecessary detours
- Practical knowledge from our shop, personalisation and everyday customer questions
- We regularly add guides, trends and buying advice
What will you find in the Schmatzepuffer® Magazine?
The magazine brings together guides, gift ideas, baby name inspiration, messages, buying advice and family information. Choose a topic or browse the latest articles.
New & useful
The latest guides from the magazine
The latest articles with a short summary and publication date.

Which Pikler triangle is right for us? Buying guide for families
Single or sibling learning tower? This buying guide compares dimensions, adjustability, surfaces, personalization, and accessories for your family’s everyday life.

Writing a Birth Plan: A Checklist for Your Wishes
What should be included in a birth plan? This clear checklist helps you flexibly record your wishes regarding support, labor, pain relief, communication, and the baby’s first moments.

Balance board for kids: wood or Stapelstein?
Wood or Stapelstein? This guide compares material, space requirements, usage, compatibility, and personalization – with concrete buying advice.

How long does maternity leave last after birth? Deadlines explained
How long does maternity leave last after childbirth? The rules regarding eight or twelve weeks, premature births, and special legal cases, clearly explained.

Lunchbox for kindergarten: size, compartments, and material
Which lunchbox is suitable for kindergarten? Compare sizes, compartments, and materials – with a selection guide and models available immediately.

Registering a baby after birth: documents, authorities, and deadlines
Which registrations are necessary after the birth? The clear checklist for the registry office, health insurance, child benefit, parental allowance, and tax ID.
Find the right topic quickly
Use the topics to find guides that match your question or occasion.
Birth & baby
Gift ideas, the baby months, newborn essentials and answers about birth.
Christenings
Christening guides, gifts, godparents, planning and personal ideas.
Messages & congratulations
Texts for cards, messages and special occasions.
First names
Baby names, naming trends, meanings and inspiration for choosing a name.
Family & everyday life
Information on parenthood, the baby months, development, travel and family life.
Toys & buying advice
Gift ideas and help choosing products for different occasions and budgets.
Family reports & press
Studies, press releases, data and current trend analyses.
From answers to the right gift idea
If you already know the occasion and what you are looking for, explore the matching gift collections here.
From experience: Our content draws on experience from the online shop, our daily work with personalised products and recurring customer questions.
Frequently asked questions about the magazine
What topics does the Schmatzepuffer® Magazine cover?
We focus on birth, christenings, the baby months, first names, messages, family life, gift ideas, toys and buying advice.
How can I quickly find a suitable guide?
Choose a topic above or use the topic list on this page. The latest articles are at the top of the magazine.
Are there current data and family reports too?
Yes. You can find studies, press releases and trend analyses under Family reports & press.
Where can I find products related to a guide?
The main gift collections are linked on this page. Relevant guides also link to suitable products and collections.