Running with a newborn

[amyc]

Hi Deb! I have another question for you. I have been researching double joggers and am starting to get concerned about running after baby #2 gets here. It seems that all of the joggers say not to run with a baby until it is at least 8 months. I thought that the joggers that have carseat adapters would settle this problem but I recently read that the carseat adapter should not be used while running. What is a running mom to do??? I don't have a lot of options for babysitting so if I want to run, I usually have to take the toddler and I know it will be the same when the baby arrives. What do other moms do??? Any suggestions on strollers, etc and how can you run with your new baby??? BTW, my husband works a rotating schedule, so trying to have him watch the kids while I run is not really an option either.

[runningmomofthree]

I too am having this problem. I have a five week old, an almost 3 year old, and a 17 month old. I have juggled kids, dropped one or two off at my Dads, but I'm still left with a newborn that I dont usually leave even for a jog. I bought a treadmill that I love and used that often with my 1st 2, and I will admit that I have watched my baby cry for the last 10 minutes of my run, nothing makes me run faster than a crying baby! Today (this is Sunday and my husband is home) I am going to try running with just the baby with a neck and head support and the seat let out as flat as possible, I'll drive to the track so the run is smooth. But I am nervous. (I do have a double jogger as well and I LOVE it for the oldest two, because they can be with me but AWAY from me for the best part of my day). And I just keep telling myself "nothing lasts forever" as I-dripping in sweat- nurse my fitful baby.