Walking Miles Better for Mum

It’s a well-known fact that walking is good for your health, with benefits ranging from reducing your risk of heart disease to inducing deep and restful slumber. But could walking also be good for new mums, in both body and soul?

According to most mums a bit more exercise makes them better able to cope with the stress and strain of having a new baby. Infacol (contains simeticone), Britain’s Number One Infant Colic remedy, asked 142 mums how they rethink their lifestyle choices after they have a baby. It showed that 3 out of 4 mums agree that walking with your baby is the best way to get back into exercise and fitness post baby.

Getting out and about can also benefit your baby, according to Expert Midwife Nikki Khan, especially during a stressful bout of colic. “Some mums find movement helps soothe their colicky baby so I would suggest going for a walk with your baby preferably in a carrier, rather than a pram, to help aid digestion.” she explains. “It’s about what works for you and your little one.”

When our second child was a baby, she suffered from terrible colic in the evenings. With a three-year-old as well, and a husband who worked evenings, it was a really stressful time. I found that taking her out for a walk soothed her colic, as well as soothing my nerves! It also meant I had time to chat with our older child as the baby was happy and not screaming at us all evening long!

With an astounding 90% of mums describing colic as one of their top concerns as a parent, and a further 50% saying it caused them to feel ‘very stressed’, Expert Midwife Nikki Khan emphasizes the importance of taking time for yourself: “Remember that colic doesn’t mean either mum or dad are doing anything wrong, and that colic will pass by the time the baby is six months old latest. And don’t forget to look after yourself properly as well – a happy mum will often mean a happy baby.”

Vega loves going out for walks now too – we spend a lot of time out and about – it helps me keep active as well as letting him see the world around.

post in association with Infacol