Some advice carries more weight when it comes not from a catalog but from years of real-life experience with families. That’s exactly what Sissi Rasche brings to the table. For over ten years, as a certified midwife, she has been supporting expectant parents through pregnancy, childbirth, and the first intense months afterward. During this time, she sees what truly helps families—and what ultimately just ends up unused in the closet.
For her, the profession is more than just providing care. She guides women and families through one of the most formative phases of their lives, with great calm, experience, and a keen sense of what’s truly needed in the moment. Perhaps that’s exactly why so many parents trust her. She speaks openly and honestly, and recommends only what she’s truly convinced of from her own daily experience as a midwife.
We took a look at which products she particularly recommends to families and in which areas of life they make the biggest difference.
On the Go: The Stroller as a Reliable Companion
For Sissi Rasche, if a stroller is to truly stand out in everyday life, three things matter most: a comfortable reclining seat, a deep canopy, and a lightweight design. This allows children to sleep comfortably and in a healthy position while on the go, all while being well-protected from the sun. She finds exactly this combination of comfort and practicality in the Bugaboo Butterfly 2, which—despite its sturdiness—folds down to a surprisingly compact size, making it a great choice for both everyday use and travel.
Those looking for additional options for on-the-go use will also find suitable companions for various family situations in the ultra-lightweight Woom GO 2, the sustainably produced Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew, or the versatile Veer Cruiser XL.
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In the Car: Safety That Grows With Your Child
When it comes to car seats, Sissi Rasche is particularly clear: It’s important to her that children in Germany also ride rear-facing for longer, just as has long been standard practice in other countries. This position is significantly gentler on the neck and spine than turning the child forward-facing too early. With the Axkid One+ 2, she’s impressed not only by its long-term growth-adjustable feature but especially by the consistently good results in independent tests, which give her peace of mind as both a mother and a midwife.
Other alternatives for the car include the Axkid Nextkid car seat, the Axkid Spinkid car seat with its practical swivel function, and the Doona i-Size infant carrier, which fits seamlessly into everyday life without any modifications.
At Home: Involving Children from the Very Beginning
Even within the home, Sissi Rasche has a clear recommendation: the learning tower. Based on Montessori pedagogy, it helps children participate independently in family life from an early age—for example, when cooking together or brushing their teeth. What she particularly appreciates about the Tuki Learning Tower is that it offers a secure base and can be adapted to the child’s needs over many years with practical inserts and extensions.
For other areas of the home, she also recommends the poptop height-adjustable children’s desk, which grows with the child, as well as the JUPIDUU Chill&Swing for relaxing moments of swinging in between activities.
Play: Simple, Creative, and Grows With the Child
When it comes to play, for Sissi Rasche, there’s hardly any way around stacking blocks. She appreciates them in almost every variation because they encourage creative, free play and can be used in so many different ways. In addition to classic stacking and balancing, they serve as seating that grows with the child and can even be repurposed for small movement and exercise activities. In short, a toy that grows with children’s imaginations instead of limiting them.
For those who want to further satisfy their urge to move at home, the JUPIDUU Jumpspot offers an indoor trampoline for your own four walls, while the MODU Dreamer Set invites kids to build and construct on their own.
Own Less, Choose More Mindfully
In addition to individual product recommendations, something else is close to Sissi Rasche’s heart: a more mindful approach to ownership. Her personal motto is that less is often more, and that’s exactly what she practices when it comes to baby gear. In her view, products that are only needed for a short period don’t necessarily have to be purchased. Instead, they can be borrowed and returned to circulation after use, rather than sitting unused at home.
