No one would ever argue that having a baby doesn’t change every
single facet of your life. There are big changes like the time and life
energy it takes to care for another human being and there are the small
ones, like cleaning applesauce out of your hair, that add up over time.
One of the most important things parents can do is make sure that
the fun healthy things they do in their lives don’t fall by the
wayside. When you aren’t taking good care of yourself it becomes even
harder to care for someone else. To help new parents maintain their
usual level of activity and outdoor joys there are tools available so
you can have your fun and be with your child at the same time.
Take a Jog
Many parents remark that their morning jog was one of the few times
in their day when they got to be alone. However once they get a jogging
stroller and take their baby on the trail the jog is actually twice as
fun. Physicians recommend you wait until your baby is 6 months old
before using a jogging stroller because it takes that long for a baby’s
muscles to support its spine.
Jogging strollers come in many shapes, colors and sizes. One of the
most highly recommended ones is the BOB Ironman Sport Utility Stroller.
A rugged wheel mount can handle uneven pathways or trails and the
bright yellow canopy and netting makes sure to protect your child from
all the elements. It also has a 5 point strapping device to ensure the
baby’s safety in turns or stops.
Take a Hike
Every parent knows that the one thing a baby wants more than
anything it to close to its parent. Being held, cuddled and comforted
by touch is incredibly important to a child’s development. The baby
backpack, a product originally made for hiking, is now being used by
parents through their day as well as on a trail.
The back pack has the ability to let the parent “hold” the child but
at the same time have hands free for cooking or any other household
chore. It also gives the baby something to look at other than ankles
and chair legs. The Ergo Baby Carrier is a perfect example of a good
baby back pack. It can be carried in the front or on the back, is
frameless and lightweight and is even designed to allow discreet
nursing. Don’t let your baby spend their whole life indoors, take them
on a trail.
Try a Bike
Bicycling is a favorite sport and exercise for many people, however
once a baby enters their life it is hard to imagine ever getting to
ride again. Baby bicycle seats have been on the market for years but
many parents would not use them until the child was toddler age because
of safety concerns. Today there is a new option that allows parents to
take their baby with them as they ride. The baby trailer is a
lightweight wheeled extension that hooks up behind the bike, and like a
baby strollers is covered, padded and belted for child safety. The baby
trailer also has a movable axle so if the bike should fall over the
trailer stays on its wheels. The Burley Company makes several types of
trailers for everything from off-road biking to city touring. You and
your child can see the sights together.
Having a baby will take the time and energy you used to use for
other things. But there is no reason to sit in the house all day and
let others enjoy the world. Get your baby on board and get going!
