Babywearing

justinelabonne
justinelabonne Posts: 1 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey Moms,

How do you calculate your steps if carrying a baby.
Most of my walking is done with a 9.5 kg strapped to me. I must be burning more calories right? This app is linked to my Steps app.

I just don't know how to calculate it!

Thanks!

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    It's probably not very significant. Just log your steps.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,260 Member
    I wouldn't try to add the weight as it won't be significant, calorie-wise. Weighted carries and such are good exercise though so don't take it as us saying it's a bad thing to do activity-wise.
  • DomesticKat
    DomesticKat Posts: 565 Member
    MFP has a weighted walking selection for cardio, I believe it's 15lbs. It's a slightly higher burn than walking without weight.
  • DomesticKat
    DomesticKat Posts: 565 Member
    I walk with a 22lb. toddler, I haven't tried to figure out what the extra calories are.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    I wouldn't try to add the weight as it won't be significant, calorie-wise. Weighted carries and such are good exercise though so don't take it as us saying it's a bad thing to do activity-wise.

    Yes, good point. Baby wearing, FTW!
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