ideas to avoid lifting toddler whilst struggling with backache in pregnancy

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My DS1 is a very active 18 month old - I know we all say this, but people seem to take one look at mine and comment on how much he likes exploring (read climbing shelves)/is a handful (running from the moment he wakes up till goes to sleep etc..)

I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with DS2 and starting to really struggle with the beginnings of SPD and backache. I would love some suggestions on how to limit picking up DS1 so often (into highchair/cot/change station/car/buggy/when fallen/onto lap etc.. it's amazing how often we do it!) and activities that might still be possible. At this rate, I can see us being housebound within a few weeks.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had to think about this so thought would consult the experts for help! Any ideas gratefully received.

Hi There,

I had awful spd with dsl (I had a 12 month gap)

Highchair - picnics on floor
Cot - Do you have a dh
Change station - If your are able on the floor alternativly can he climb on the bed? you could put mat on there
Car - Depends on car, can he climb into his seat (mine can do it and 18 months by climbing into the middle and over)
When fallen - assuming he hasn't broken something, he can come to you for a cuddle with persuasion.

Hope something might help, good luck get your shopping delivered or picked up and get as much help as you can

higchhair - we have a tripptrapp and took the bar off so dd can climb in and out herself. Needs nerves of steel and grippy socks but s worth it.

ditto pushchair - make sure brake is firmly on

change on floor

get dh to do bedtime

I also do a lot of cuddles eg post-fall kneeling on the floor next to her

re lap I sit on the floor/sofa and she clambers on herself

carseat is hard but the aboslute worst is getting them into the seat of a supermarket trolley
I love tesco online

Thanks. These are good tips and I will try some of them out. I found today that if I took the tray off the highchair it was much easier/quicker to get him in and out so less of a strain.
Have a fab DH who is getting used to doing the bathtime routine and putting DS into the cot. He also does most of the shopping at the mo (mainly as I have almost fainted and vomited in sainsburys recently and I don't fancy either with a toddler in tow!) so I don't have much to complain about really. I just feel like I'm letting my DS down for not doing all the fun things we usually do.