Push-ups and baby kisses
Lay baby down on her back underneath your head. Each time you go down for a push-up, reward yourself with a kiss for baby. Aim for 1 to 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Baby hip bridges
Lie on the floor with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Sit baby on your hips, resting her back against your thighs. Gently hold her in position. Keep a space between your chin and chest.
Slowly lift your hips off the floor toward the ceiling by squeezing your glutes. Your body should be held in a straight line from your knees down to your shoulders. Slowly return to starting position. Aim for 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Squat with baby
With baby in the baby carrier, stand with feet wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, toes turned outward. Try to keep your back straight and tall. Squat straight down until thighs are nearly parallel to the floor. Make sure your knees are not reaching past your toes. Squeeze your glutes as you straighten your legs to the starting position. Aim for 1-3 sets of 10-15 reps.
Chest presses with baby
Lie on your back on the floor, holding baby's body firmly (beneath his arms). You and baby should be face-to-face. Ensure baby’s head is stable.
Supporting baby's midsection, slowly push baby upward, extending your arms toward the ceiling, keeping your elbows slightly bent. Hold for a few counts. Slowly lower baby back down to your chest level to complete one rep. Aim for 1-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions.
Other ways to burn calories post-partum:
Breastfeeding:
Breastfeeding burns 600-800 calories a day, even if all you do is sit comfortably and feed your baby. That’s why you hear you’ll lose pregnancy weight faster if you breastfeed. Make sure to adjust your diet after you stop breastfeeding or you could really pack on the pounds again.
Sleep when the baby sleeps:
We’ve all heard this and it can be so hard to do sometimes, but getting a decent amount of sleep not only helps your mind and body recharge, but it also keeps you from snacking.
