Exercise With Your Baby - Suggestion 13: Overhead Press

Another shoulder exercise that is fun and enjoyable for your child is to lift them up above your head so they get an amazing view...and maybe a thrilling ride.

1) Start with your legs shoulder width apart.

2) Place your hands under your baby's arms. As always, preferably under the armpits to get the best grip and balance.

3) Lift your baby up so that their face is in your face and your elbows are completely bent. This is teh Start Position.

4)  Straighten both of your arms all the way up, over your head, while still holding on to your child.

5) Hold for 3 seconds and then slowly relax your arms back down to the Start Position.

6) Lift back up 9 more reps.

7) Rest for 60 seconds and repeat for 2 more sets.

Exercise With Your Baby - Suggestion 5: Shoulder Raises

To increase the strength and mobility of your shoulders, what better way to enjoy a minute with your child than essentially lifting them up and out in front of you, and then back down to your waist / legs.

For today's post, here is a series that you can try:

1) Start with your legs shoulder width apart.

2) Place your hands under your baby's arms. As always, preferably under the armpits to get the best grip and balance.

3) Straighten both of your arms all the way down, while still holding on to your child.

4) Let your shoulder be the swivel point as you keep your arms straight and lift your child up - straight out in front of you so that your arms are parallel with the floor.

5) Hold for 3 seconds and then slowly relax your arms back down.

6) Lift back up 9 more reps.

7) Rest for 60 seconds and repeat for 2 more sets.