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My husband has to take his vacation time and we were thinking of visiting family in florida. Is it ok to take my 6 month old daughter? She's only 10 weeks old now, so I was wondering what she will be like at 6 months? Will she be sitting up on her own? More aware? Eating solids? I dunno what to expect and if it's realistic to think that she'll be ok...will she? any advice or input would be great?
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I took my daughter to Florida when she was 5 months! My hubby and I had a great time. Babies are so portable at that age. She was aware enough to need a few infant toys to keep her entertained, she was *just* starting to sit, and she was still exclusively nursing at that point, we started solids at about 6 months, after our Florida trip. But even then it was just a table spoon or so a day. We just let her sleep in her stroller by the pool while we took a quick dip. She was safe, and we were never more than 2 feet away. She LOVED looking at the ocean,we have some of the best pictures from that trip. We got her little infant shades because she hated the sun in her eyes..they were SO cute! It was one of the best vacations we've had.
I took my daughter to Florida when she was 5 months! My hubby and I had a great time. Babies are so portable at that age. She was aware enough to need a few infant toys to keep her entertained, she was *just* starting to sit, and she was still exclusively nursing at that point, we started solids at about 6 months, after our Florida trip. But even then it was just a table spoon or so a day. We just let her sleep in her stroller by the pool while we took a quick dip. She was safe, and we were never more than 2 feet away. She LOVED looking at the ocean,we have some of the best pictures from that trip. We got her little infant shades because she hated the sun in her eyes..they were SO cute! It was one of the best vacations we've had.
I have a nursing 2 mth old & a 2 yr old & I'm trying to loose 70 lbs. What diet can I do to loose the weight?
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It seems like between taking care of the kids needs and the house I don't have time to follow a plan were I have to count points or calories. I know I need to walk and exercise but is there something specific I can do? This belly and these thighs gots to go!
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For diet I think weight watchers has a plan for nursing moms. You could look at that to get a basic idea of what sort of diet to follow. Another thing you can do is check your portion sizes. Especially with kids it is so easy to eat on the run and finish off your children's food and wind up consuming hundreds of extra calories without realizing it. If you eat standing up, in front of the TV, finish your kid's plate, etc, put a stop to all that. Look up the appropriate portion size for foods online and serve yourself using measuring cups and spoons for a week or two so you can get a feel for how much food constitutes a serving.
Also, what kind of food are you eating? Try to avoid the center of the grocery store and just buy food from the perimeter - ie no prepackaged food. What do you drink? Liquid calories are sneaky! Stick to water or unsweetened tea (herbal or decaf if your nurslings are sensitive to caffeine like my boy) with a bit of skim milk. Also, do you eat yogurt? The flavored kind is full of sugar. Try switching to plain (not vanilla) and stir in fruit or a bit of honey when you are ready to eat it. Low fat cottage cheese is a quick and easy nutritious food too. Is there a farmer's market near you? You could make shopping for fruits and veggies there an outing for the kids and then look up simple recipes that your toddler can help cook, or just steam what needs cooking and slice what can be eaten raw. Overall, think Michael Pollan: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
For exercise, how is the weather where you are? Can you pop your babies into a sling or stroller and walk to the park or at least around the block? Do you have a wrap or sling? If so set your toddler up with some toys and tie on your infant and do squats, lunges, and crunches. Your baby's weight will add to the exercise. For that matter, try wearing your baby instead of using a bouncy seat or swing. Having that extra weight tied to you makes chores burn more calories! Are their any gyms in your area where you can bring your children? If so schedule work outs 2 or 3 times a week. Can you take them to a pool? If so get in the water and play with them. If someone else is with you and can watch your toddler try putting your infant in a float and using it kind of like a kick board.
Finally, your baby is 2 months old. Cut yourself some slack. The weight will come in time, especially since you are nursing. Just be mindful of what you eat and stay active.
Congratulations on your new baby and go you for tandem nursing!
For diet I think weight watchers has a plan for nursing moms. You could look at that to get a basic idea of what sort of diet to follow. Another thing you can do is check your portion sizes. Especially with kids it is so easy to eat on the run and finish off your children's food and wind up consuming hundreds of extra calories without realizing it. If you eat standing up, in front of the TV, finish your kid's plate, etc, put a stop to all that. Look up the appropriate portion size for foods online and serve yourself using measuring cups and spoons for a week or two so you can get a feel for how much food constitutes a serving.
Also, what kind of food are you eating? Try to avoid the center of the grocery store and just buy food from the perimeter - ie no prepackaged food. What do you drink? Liquid calories are sneaky! Stick to water or unsweetened tea (herbal or decaf if your nurslings are sensitive to caffeine like my boy) with a bit of skim milk. Also, do you eat yogurt? The flavored kind is full of sugar. Try switching to plain (not vanilla) and stir in fruit or a bit of honey when you are ready to eat it. Low fat cottage cheese is a quick and easy nutritious food too. Is there a farmer's market near you? You could make shopping for fruits and veggies there an outing for the kids and then look up simple recipes that your toddler can help cook, or just steam what needs cooking and slice what can be eaten raw. Overall, think Michael Pollan: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."
For exercise, how is the weather where you are? Can you pop your babies into a sling or stroller and walk to the park or at least around the block? Do you have a wrap or sling? If so set your toddler up with some toys and tie on your infant and do squats, lunges, and crunches. Your baby's weight will add to the exercise. For that matter, try wearing your baby instead of using a bouncy seat or swing. Having that extra weight tied to you makes chores burn more calories! Are their any gyms in your area where you can bring your children? If so schedule work outs 2 or 3 times a week. Can you take them to a pool? If so get in the water and play with them. If someone else is with you and can watch your toddler try putting your infant in a float and using it kind of like a kick board.
Finally, your baby is 2 months old. Cut yourself some slack. The weight will come in time, especially since you are nursing. Just be mindful of what you eat and stay active.
Congratulations on your new baby and go you for tandem nursing!
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