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Infant and Bob Stroller
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on April 12, 2009
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I have a Bob stroller with the infant car seat adapter. Does anyone know at what age I can start jogging with my baby.
The Bob website says 8 weeks to ride in one...
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- Hi A., I got my newborn son in our BoB duallie as a newborn with the car seat adapter. I put rolled up receiving blankets on either side of his head for extra stab...
- I just asked my son's doctor this question a few weeks ago. My son who was 4 mos. old at the time has really good control of his neck and head so I was wondering if he...
- As soon as I felt comfortable with my daughter's head control and that she was a little more "solid", which was after the magical 8 weeks, I put my daughter in the str...
Exercise After C-section
Asked by A.J. from Williamsport
on July 27, 2009
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Me again-I just had a c-section 15 days ago. I was told not to exercise for 6 weeks. But I can't bare it! I'm not feeling pain anymore, except on a few weird twists...
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- No C-section advice here...just wanted to say CONGRATS on your new bundle! Enjoy her. p.s. I think it would be safe enough to begin with some walking....?
- I would say trust your paranoia and follow doctors orders. You just had major surgery following 9 months of body changes. It is great that you are feeling well, but ...
- Hi, I had two sections and the thing about your abs afterwards this that you don't have any! They cut through all the muscles and it takes awhile to heal beyond just...
Please Recommend a Grrrrrreat Double Jogging Stroller
Asked by G.P. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2009
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We need a great double jog stroller--what is your favorite? We have seen great reviews of the BOB Ironman so anyone who has experience with that one, please tell us th...
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- I have the BOB and it is great for jogging...even off roading!!!! I love it!!!
- We have the Phil & Ted's Sport and I love it. I jog w/out my kids, so I don't know that it's the best for that purpose. However, I use it daily for long walks. It's sm...
- We have a single Bob Ironman Jogger and love it. It's light, doesn't pull and folds up really well (for a stroller this size). I feel the big wheel is key, though, f...
All Jogging Moms Out There
Asked by N.R. from La Crosse
on July 18, 2009
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My baby is now about 5 1/2 months old and I just went jogging for the first time last night in our BOB stroller. I was only able to run about 3 miles and my knees were...
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- The only thing that I would add to all of the great comments below, is to make sure that you have good, shock absorbing running shoes. A shoe's midsole only lasts ...
- Congrats on getting back into running! I started running 5 weeks after my son was born last year in June and was able to complete the TC 10 mile race in October. It ...
- N., Great job on the marathon - doing Chicago? I'll be training for my fourth after my little one's born in late Sept (plan to do Chicago 2010). Anyway, I started run...
Jogging with a Non-jogging Stroller...
Asked by M.R. from Rochester
on May 6, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am starting to include a bit of jogging in my weeks, usually instead of a workout on Saturdays when my husband can watch the kids and I can just get out ...
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- As long as you are careful, should be OK. Here are the concerns: extreme vibrations can cause shaken baby syndrome, there may be unexpected pits or holes in the road ...
- My feeling is that you shouldn't jog your stroller unless it's intended for that. Jogging strollers have better suspensions and tires than regular strollers, which mea...
- I don't know about any reasons why not to jog with a regular stroller, except that it is harder for you. However, if you did want to get a jogging stroller, there is ...
Need Advice on Losing Weight
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on January 12, 2009
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Hello all, I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how I can shed unwanted weight fast. I was underweight before I became pregnant by maybe 5 pounds or so, but after ...
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- I had this problem with my daughter. I went into pre-term labor at 5 1/2 months. I was on strict bed rest and was given a steriod shot everyday to mature her lungs. I ...
- My children are older now but weight watchers used to have a great program for nursing mothers. If you can not fit meetings into your schedule they have the on line p...
- just put her in the stroller and go walking while she is sleeping. Put on your head set with favorite tunes or a book on tape. The fresh air and sunshine will do ou ...
Exercise in Pregnancy
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on July 4, 2009
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Hi all:
I have a question for all of you active moms out there. Currently, I'm almost 16 weeks pregnant. This is my second pregnancy and most of the morning sickn...
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- Hey L., I agree with Carey S. You should speak with your doc first. I have to say, though, that what has been good for other moms, isn't necessarily what will be g...
- Hello and congrats! Before becoming pregnant I was VERY active, doing cardio every day and weights every other - I was very in shape. My doctor didn't have much to say...
- Hi L., if you have run marathons you know your body very well, but you are also able to shut its signals out (to survive the last 5 miles....). So use the first abi...
Seeking Recommendations for a Jogging Stroller
Asked by K.M. from Cleveland
on July 12, 2009
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Hi Moms:
My husband and his running group want to buy a jogging stroller for one of their running buddies whose wife is expecting their first baby in August. Any rec...
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- K., I would highly reccomend going to www.joggingstroller.com. That's who I purchased my schwin jogging stroller through. They have pretty much every stroller you can...
- You'll want one with at least 16" wheels for serious running. I've heard the BOB Ironman is excellent. There is a book, Baby Bargains, that does a pretty good job at...
- Love the BOB Revolution - option to have the front wheel swivel or fixed; lightweight and easy to fold; I also take it everywhere, and the rear wheels pop off easily i...
Looking for a Good Double Jogging Stroller
Asked by T.P. from La Crosse
on August 5, 2008
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I am looking for a joggin stroller that can acomodate a 3 month old and over 50 lbs in the other seat. My daughter wieghs just over 50 lbs and I am looked into a bike...
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- I am not sure about any of the other strolllers but I do NOT recommend the baby trend strollers. I have one and when I start walking even a little bit fast the front w...
- Hi T., I LOVE my one step ahead double jogger. I have a 6 1/2 m. old son and my daughter is almost three. I've been using it since my son was about three months. I...
- I bought the Trek bicycle trailer/stroller, and it's awesome! Very lightweight, and the handle can be installed 2 ways to allow for taller people (I had the same prob...
Finding the Best Jogging Stroller
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on January 29, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My Father-in-law has kindly offered to buy me a jogging stroller!! Yeah!! I just wanted to get everyone's ideas, thoughts and recommendations. Which ones d...
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- I have a BOB and love it. I just got a double bob because we are having a second baby. It's even nicer than my single. I bought my single used and it's pretty old. ...
- I have a Baby Jogger stroller and love it. I think the biggest feature to think about is whether the front wheel swivels or not. Mine does not, and it still is prett...
- While I cannot recommend a specific stroller, I do know that a lot of my friends who are also serious runners have gotten their jogging strollers at Runner's Edge in W...
