| To begin regular exercise with your newborn, you'll | | | | and try to do it at the same time every day. The |
| want to capture his interest first. You can start by | | | | idea is to fit exercise into the daily routine of you |
| simply putting your newborn baby on a blanket to | | | | and baby. |
| watch you exercise. Let your baby see you doing | | | | If you perform the exercises in the same place |
| exercises at home or strolling in the park. When your | | | | every day, the child becomes familiar with the feel of |
| child see you, parents, exercising and be active they | | | | the floor, the bed or the surroundings. Consequently, |
| will grow up believing that exercise is a healthy habit | | | | when placed in that situation, baby will react by |
| and is natural, which is the way to an healthier | | | | kicking, cooing, twisting, and smiling. |
| lifestyle. Keep reading for suggestions and tips on | | | | Try not to put your child in a playpen or crib unless it |
| integrating physical activities into your baby’s | | | | is nap time. When he is awake, give him every |
| routine. | | | | possible opportunity to crawl around on the floor and |
| | | | | explore. If the child must be in a crib or playpen, |
| Why is it some children seem to develop at a faster | | | | supply objects as blocks, toys with dials, things that |
| rate than their peers? Because parents that take | | | | stimulate his skills. |
| care of the physical and intellectual growth of their | | | | |
| baby and child, have more active children later on in | | | | Most important of all, make sure you exercise with |
| life. But keep in mind that the first step toward | | | | the child! You would like to get back in shape after |
| promoting physical activity in your child is to be active | | | | giving birth, did you know that to lose weight and |
| yourself! A child's attitude toward exercise is | | | | keep it off, you need also to exercise. |
| definitely shaped by the attitude of the parents. | | | | You can shed pounds away just strolling outdoor |
| Active children generally have active parents who | | | | with your baby. Walking is recommended as part of |
| encourage their children to exercise. | | | | a weight loss program. |
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| By the time babies reach the age of one month (or | | | | Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes |
| they recover their full birth weight), they need and | | | | burns stored fat and can build muscle to speed up |
| enjoy movement and fresh air. At this stage of life, | | | | your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also |
| babies need their parents' encouragement to move. | | | | associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, |
| As the baby gets older, movement and exercise help | | | | breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes and stroke. Isn't |
| him maintain balance, develop strength, and use new | | | | it time to work 1-hour walks into your and your baby |
| muscles. Starting exercise at any early age helps to | | | | lifestyle? |
| establish a habit of activity that carries over into | | | | |
| adulthood. | | | | Learning together, touching, smiling and sharing |
| . | | | | improve human relations. Creating a family gymnastics |
| You can start exercising your child when he is about | | | | program and enjoying it on a regular basis is a terrific |
| one month old or has regained his birth weight. You | | | | way to enjoy time together as well as to keep in |
| can have an exercise session at any time but bath | | | | shape. After all, you owe it to your toddler, who, |
| time or the evening is probably the best. The session | | | | having enjoyed the diaper fitness program, expects |
| can be long or short depending on your child's | | | | to learn new skills. Set time aside everyday to |
| response. Keep the length of the session consistent, | | | | exercise and stroll for yourself and your baby. |