If you want your baby to cry less, try a baby carrier. A much-cited study published in the journal Pediatrics found that baby-wearing for three hours a day reduced infant crying significantly — 43 percent overall and 51 percent at night. A more profound reason to wear a baby, though, might be the bond that it promotes between caregiver…
I was born at home and both of my sisters have had natural childbirths in the hospital. I was planning to have a birthing center birth with midwives but at my ultrasound I was told that I have complete placenta previa and I will need to have a c-section. I’m now 30 weeks, I have…
This week we work your core with some functional moves that get our moms strong in all the right places. This week get those hoops and dumbbells at the ready. Watch your form, keep the movements smooth and controlled and focus on your posture and core activation throughout. Core activation is no good if you…
As a new parent, you finally reach the point where you’re ready to leave the house. But traveling with an infant is no joke; not to mention it’s scary thinking about how crazy other drivers are. Car injuries are a leading cause of death among young children. So while you can’t control the other drivers…
When trying to find the best stroller for a baby or toddler, you should base your judgment on the safety and comfort qualities for your child, as well as the convenience factor for yourself. And for the most part, the features that make the best strollers for newborns are the same features that make the…
The first months of being a new parent are a wild roller-coaster ride. You’re a walking zombie who needs sleep but can’t help but stare at your perfect little one as she sleeps. You worry about every little noise and movement but also find everything your baby does adorable and photo-worthy. Whether nursing or bottle…
CARiFiT was born in the gym… it is a workout first and foremost and a very effective one. This week we crank up the cardio to get the heart pumping and those feel good endorphins flowing. Watch your form, keep the movements smooth and controlled and focus on your posture and core activation throughout. Core…
While you’re busy caring for your baby, I’m over here trying to figure out how we can squeeze a little self-care into your day. In previous posts, we’ve chatted about how yoga can bring balance into your life (click here to read about the healing benefits of postpartum yoga and here for a lil’ sequence…
When you’re looking for a baby carrier for your newborn, you want one that’s comfortable for you and your baby; one that evenly distributes your baby’s weight and doesn’t put unnecessary pressure on your back and shoulders. But even more importantly, you want an ergonomic baby carrier because it properly and safely supports your little…
CARiFiT was born in the gym…it is a workout first and foremost and a very effective one. This week we work your core with some functional moves that get our mums strong in all the right places. Watch your form, keep the movements smooth and controlled and focus on your posture and core activation throughout….
