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Going to the gym and putting DD in crèche

22 replies

xamyrose · 16/06/2018 18:51

Hi,

I’m a SAHM, do you think it’s wrong if 4 days out of the week I go to the gym and put my DD (13m) in the gym for an hour? I struggle to fill the days and I think it would be good for me to try and lose the baby weight (13 months later I know haha)

Any thoughts?

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NeverTooOldForAnything · 16/06/2018 18:53

Do it!!!

It will be good for you to exercise, and will also give you a bit of head space.

Your DD will be looked after and will learn that you always come back for her, which is great for her development (and will make starting nursery easier)

Longtalljosie · 16/06/2018 18:54

It depends if she’s cool with it or if it distresses her. In my case I went once a week to Pilates, putting 16 month old DD into the gym crèche despite her hating it because my back was utterly, utterly screwed and it was necessary to stave off the pain. But I wouldn’t have done it 4x a week unless she was happy there (and if yours is, no problem)

Babymamamama · 16/06/2018 18:54

I did the exact same thing as you a few times per week all year during my mat leave. Don't feel one ounce of guilt - it will do you both good.

lifechangesforever · 16/06/2018 18:55

I would definitely do it if I had access to a gym with a crèche- none around me do

Babysharkdododo · 16/06/2018 18:58

I would if the kid was ok with it.

As a possible alternative though, around here there are lots of mum plus baby/toddler exercise classes you can go to and take your child in with you.

LuMarie · 16/06/2018 18:58

Oh, do it!

Fancy gyms have creches included so you can do exactly this, yummy mummies/mummies who are willing to climb the moving staircase thing for three hours just to get a break do it gladly!

Seriously though, gym good for your mind, good for your body, good for little one to be learning and playing in all sorts of environments, absolutely do it.

Mybabystolemysanity · 16/06/2018 18:59

I did it. It's fine! DD loved it and it was the perfect introduction to other kids before toddler groups/nursery.

Wolfiefan · 16/06/2018 19:00

If she's happy for an hour then why not? Exercise is good for the mind and body.

nomorespaghetti · 16/06/2018 19:02

Of course it's fine! Enjoy

Wowzel · 16/06/2018 19:04

I would definitely do it.

CadyHeron · 16/06/2018 19:06

An hour a day? Absolutely do it, it'll be good for you and she'll hardly be left, she'll be well looked after and having fun. Go for it!!!

BillywilliamV · 16/06/2018 19:09

For heavens sake, why wouldn't you?

Shmithecat · 16/06/2018 19:11

Do it! I'm currently counting down the days until I can dump drop ds off in the kids creche at Ikea...

whiteroseredrose · 16/06/2018 19:14

See how she gets on. DS went into a nursery that was attached to a gym for a taster before a new full time nursery opened. There was a baby screaming and a snot covered hysterical toddler there for the full hour we were there. I asked if they were new and settling in but no. This had been going on for months. Mum was a gym member!

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xamyrose · 17/06/2018 16:39

Thank you so much for your replies.

Going to give it a go this week. Hoping she enjoys it :)

Thanks again

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CadyHeron · 17/06/2018 18:27

Glad to see you're going to give it a go 🙂

kaytee87 · 26/06/2018 19:24

Why would it be wrong?

bluetrampolines · 26/06/2018 19:30

I wish i had done it!

TheFaerieQueene · 26/06/2018 19:34

I used too why my DS was small. He loved it.

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xamyrose · 28/06/2018 14:08

Hi all,

Just wanted to update.

Been doing it for a couple of weeks and I’ve really been enjoying it.

BUT.

After the first time, They said how much DD didnt like her face being wiped so I said don’t worry about it too much I don’t mind doing it once I pick her up.

Today, they said she was unsettled... tried putting her in the high chair... didn’t like it.. they tried strapping her into a pram?!?! (Not ours so must of been another child’s) and she didn’t like that so in the end they sat and played with musical toys. When I picked her up she was happy playing with these toys and a member of staff sitting with her. They said to me that I should only really book an hour until she gets used to it (I book an hour and a half but leave her about 1 hour 10 minutes becuse of the class times)...

I find it odd that they would strap her in a pram if she was upset? Surely you’d sit and play with her or read a book/ sing songs? Or am I expecting too much!!??

Thanks

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whiteroseredrose · 28/06/2018 19:25

DS enjoyed nursery because he went regularly and got used to the routine. As I said earlier the DC that were at the nursery as an ad hoc creche hated it. I'd give it a miss personally.

rachelfrost · 16/07/2018 08:29

Heya, my kids settle in prams and have their naps in them. I guess they like the movement and seeing things when we walk about which in turn makes them relax in prams, even stationary ones. I think the nursery staff were just trying it out incase your girl settles in a pram?

Lucky you for going to the gym! No need to feel guilty at all. :)

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