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Cold Weather Got You Down?
Practical Tips for Surviving Winter with an Infant
By Jennifer Ray McCluskey
More than anything else, you need to get outside. This is the cardinal rule of many stay-at-home mothers any time of the year. A simple errand to get you out of the house can help your mood immensely, but even better is actually getting outdoors. Guiltlessly rearrange your schedule to soak up any unexpectedly warm weather that may appear, but get outside on the cold days, too.
Unless the weather conditions are truly treacherous, you can safely enjoy the outdoors if you dress your infant properly. Both you and your baby need fresh air and sunlight in order to be healthy and happy.
For example, the jogging stroller can be a new parent's best friend, even in the cold. A hat, blanket and fleece jumpsuit can guard your baby against pretty low temperatures, but you can even go a step further with some strollers by attaching a rain guard, which shields your baby against wind, water and cold. In other words, if you can stand to be out in it, your baby will be fine!
Many gyms provide family memberships and daycare, becoming a parent's salvation in the winter. What could be better? Time to yourself to work out, shower and een relax in the sauna.
The major downside is that if your baby gets sick, you really should not bring her to the gym. Others may not be so considerate, however, so beware that health club daycares are notorious breeding grounds for germs due to parents "sneaking in" contagious kids because they are unwilling to miss their workouts.
When all else fails, have a way to exercise at home during your baby's nap. Don't sink a lot of money into expensive equipment – you can get by with a jump rope, if need be. The obvious downside to relying on this form of exercise is that you can never predict when your baby will wake up, but even a 10-minute workout can lift your spirits and burn some calories!
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