Getting back to exercise
11th month, 2nd week
Your
child's first birthday is just around the corner, and you haven't hit the gym
yet.
You
wanted to lose the last childhood kilograms. But how can you exercise if you're
raising a child, running a household, working and trying to sleep?
Here's
what to do:
- If you're not in shape, keep it simple. Take a walk around the neighborhood or the mall.
- Slowly increase the duration of your workouts. You will find it easier to exercise little by little in your busy schedule, and you will gradually build up your endurance.
- Are you mourning the loss of your once flat stomach? Ab exercises like squats can help you tone up, but you also need to lose weight and do cardio.
- Consider joining a gym with childcare services. Your little one can communicate while you exercise.
Your baby's development this week
Your
child is well on his way to taking his first steps within the next few months,
if he hasn't already shown himself to be an early walker.
They
may already be confident enough to walk around holding your hand. When you are
not available, they are more likely to "move" by holding on to
furniture to get from place to place.
Here's
how to help them take the small step:
- Make your home safe for nearby walkers. Make sure wobbly furniture and other items that your child might grab onto to stabilize themselves are secured to the wall, including lampposts.
- Minimize any drama from the inevitable trips and falls. If you give him a quick, reassuring hug and go back to your business, your baby should focus on the walk, not the cry.
- Purchase children's shoes with soft soles for walking in the fresh air.
11th month, 2nd week tips
Your
child may be afraid of things that did not bother him before, such as loud
noises or dark rooms. Offer a nightlight and reassure them that it's OK to use
the garbage chute.
- You may have heard that a baby's weight will triple on the first day of his birth. Don't worry if your baby's weight doesn't come close; many healthy children are at the bottom of the spectrum.
- If your little one wants to brush his teeth or eat on his own, let him. They are learning to be independent.
- Your child's attention span is increased. Reward him by letting him play with something for as long as he wants before giving him a new toy.
- Working out does wonders for your mental health, so don't feel guilty about wasting your time; you will improve your mood and become a better mother.
- Warm up before training and pace yourself. This can help you avoid injury.
- Does your child want to open the wardrobes? Have a "safe" cupboard with pots, pans, and plastic containers so your child can "help" while you're in the kitchen.