Exercises with a Newborn!

evelyncook

Hi Ladies,

I just had my daughter, Colbie, on 06/08/2012. I was hoping that you wonderful ladies would have some tips on exercises that I can do in the house especially holding her (she is in the "don't you care put me down or I will scream bloody murder stage"). I can't wait to start running again!!

RavenSimone90

Most doctor's will say wait until your six weeks postpartum. I started out with walking so that's what i would recommend. Congratulations on your baby

DuchessVB

Congratulations on your newest family member! Walk (a bunch!), baby yoga, and strength exercises. I did a lot of lunges and stretching while holding my wee one. There are some great videos on youtube, just search baby exercise. Good luck!

mycrazy8splus1

check out momy and me videos http://mommyandmeworkout.com/studio-owners-instructors.html. I love working out with my baby

evelyncook

thank you so much for all the advice!!!1

spiregrain

Sorry, I am late to this one -- I just started checking this group out even though I joined a month ago --

My son was colicky for the first 4 months so it was a nonstop screamfest. I actually think I lost some hearing in my left ear (I am a righty and I would hold him on my left shoulder). I would recommend these things:

- If you haven't checked it out yet, techniques in The Happiest Baby On The Block will help you with the screaming which in turn helps with EVERYTHING EVER.

- A carrier that you can strap onto your body, not just a stroller, if you don't have one. I have a moby wrap and an ergobaby carrier. The moby wrap was great when my son was really small (he was in "newborn" sizes until 3 months) and the ergo came in handy later (basically, at 12 lbs). I attribute every scrap of sanity I have left after colic to the moby wrap!!!

For me, when I was ready, I started going for walks with him in the sling or carrier. He didn't like it for too long at first so it might be a short walk twice a week, but that is okay. Now (at 7 months) he's like, addicted to my walks, and I can go for an hour and a half -- he watches the sights, falls asleep, takes a bottle, it's all there for him. If you are a SAHM you may be able to eventually go on kinda long walks, and with baby in the carrier its a bigger calorie burner than you might expect.

You can do it!

punkgirl

Hi Ladies,

I just found this app for my iphone called Daily workouts. There is a free version along with a paid version. You can pick to do a complete body workout or just a specific area. It also allows you to choose how long you want to work out for. So if baby only sleeps for 10 minutes you can do a quick 10 minute workout. I downloaded the full version and I can't wait to go home and try it tonight once baby goes to sleep. Wish me luck!