My 3 month old at the gym?

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  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    I take my daughter to the kids room at the Y all the time and she loves it, but I don't know that I would feel equally safe taking an infant there, as there are usually only 2 workers for however many kids are there at a time. I know that at regular daycares, the ratio of caregivers to infants is usually 2:1 at least. Then there is the germ factor this time of year. Flu and RSV can be deadly for an infant and they are very common this time of year.

    I would also discourage you from taking her into the gym. It is against the rules at my gym and probably wouldn't be safe. You would have to set her carrier in a walkway and I agree that an infant would be distracting to others.

    I would work out at home, find someone to care for her at home, or find a regular, trustworthy caregiver to take care of her while you go to the gym.
  • SlickFootAnna
    SlickFootAnna Posts: 611 Member
    No. A 3 month old at the gym? No. Not really the most hygienic place for a baby....
  • jesindc
    jesindc Posts: 724 Member
    I would definitely recommend using the designated childcare area of your gym. That is what it is there for. We had that at the gym I used to go to and truly, you're probably only going to be working out for an hour, during which time your baby will probably be sleeping. At my gym, if the kids got really fussy, one of the women would just come find the mom and/or dad to let them know.

    If you carry your baby along with you while you're working out, you risk annoying the other members and or management, and it's also probably all around safer for the baby in the kid's room.
  • sarahertzberger
    sarahertzberger Posts: 534 Member
    I probably wouldn't for safety reasons, but I workout at home because I don't let people I don't know watch my children, just find some really good workout videos and get some weights to use at home.
  • MrsBikiniBound
    MrsBikiniBound Posts: 120
    I was at the gym the other day and someone had their infant in a carrier beside the treadmill and it completely distracted both her and everyone in the cardio area because the baby was fussing the entire time. Kids area is where kids should go, if they dont take babies then see if you can get a babysitter,
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    She would be a distraction, and to be blunt, I would be annoyed as another gym goer if a child was in the gym. There is no way she would be able to sit still, quiet, and not fuss.
  • keenesmom
    keenesmom Posts: 115 Member
    Your 3 mos. old should NOT be in the gym. If you are uncomfortable leaving the baby at the day care center then you should find a sitter to stay at your house or maybe you could workout at home. A gym is no place for a baby. Personally I would complain if someone was toting around a baby in the gym.
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    How about finding another mom who you cam swap babysitting with so you can each go to the gym. You could even meet up there and take turns sitting in the childcare area if you aren't comfortable with the sitter at the gym.
  • Rehobobound
    Rehobobound Posts: 143 Member
    I took my son when he was a baby. It really depends on the gym and if you feel comfortable with the day care then do it. Ours was great, they had a separate area for infants. As far as babies on the floor, other than the fact that it's probably dangerous to have an infant on the wellness floor, I doubt that the gym would permit you to do so.
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    I personally would not have been comfortable leaving my 3 month old at a gym daycare and I'd never have a baby in an infant carrier on the floor of a gym near exercise equipment or weights. For now, I'd go on long, brisk walks pushing the stroller and when your child is older, invest in a good jogging stroller.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Children aren't allowed in my gym. I can't see that they would be at any gym? Health and safety! And, aside from that, it's a distraction from your workout.

    My gym has a crèche that runs for 2 hours in the morning to cover classes, so I use that sometimes. I didn't put either of my kids in as young as 3 months though, but I guess I had alternatives.

    I fit my gym sessions round my husband's shifts, or I go after work while they're still at nursery.
  • LittleWub
    LittleWub Posts: 31 Member
    I just don't go to the gym as I don't leave my children with anyone I don't know. My husband works long hours. You can workout at home. Not ideal I know.
  • boomboom011
    boomboom011 Posts: 1,459
    Do not take her in the gym with you. Take her to the children's area, or leave her home (NOT alone!).
    :flowerforyou:
  • Angela7zFit
    Angela7zFit Posts: 53 Member
    Hi there

    I have been to several gyms. I started bringing my daughter when she was about 2 and she was fine. When I had my son I joined Goodlife and he was about 6 weeks old. I felt confident with the worker and he did great and I did well too.

    You have to decide what you are comfortable with.

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