Two Words: Baby Bjorn.
As a parent, one of the best inventions I have utilized on a regular basis is the Baby Bjorn. There are other varieties of this type of baby carrier that places the baby in front of you, rather than on your back. However, the Babybjorn Baby Carrier Active is the one I have used and I have had a great experience with it.
I have taken the Baby Bjorn to Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and other local trips. In all instances, it has been a life saver. After watching other parents try to carry their young children for a long trek, and experiencing small trips in the grocery store without the Baby Bjorn, I can confidently say the carrier has a lot of value.
The biggest benefit is that your arms are not tired. This results in you being able to continue on your walk without feeling fatigued in a short period of time. With the reduced 'rest time' needed, you can enjoy a long leisurely walk and get the added benefit of 'walking with weights'.
You can do your own research on 'ankle weights' and other weights that you can use while walking to increase the intensity of your workout. However, I would promote the use of 'baby weight' in a carrier to get the benefit of increasing your work load while interacting with your baby at the same time.
Although young babies should face inward, as they gain neck strength, your baby will enjoy facing outward and looking at the world from a different perspective - a few feet off of the ground. All of this while you get to burn some calories!
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