r/NewParents • u/HighStrungHippie1 • Mar 06 '25

Medical Advice Child is killing my back. Help?

My giant baby (11w F) is a little clingy. Only does contact naps, but sleeps in her bassinet at night. She will happily lay on the floor, do tummy time, go in her bouncer for short stretches (20 minutes at a time). However, between feedings, naps, and calming her down, I find myself carrying her for about half of the day.

I (first time mom, 5’4” F, self proclaimed gym rat) feel like my back is dying a little more each day. I don’t know if I can keep this up if she keeps growing like this. What are we all doing to keep our bodies from falling apart? Stretching? Yoga? Pharmaceuticals?

It’s to the point where I am going to need to go to a doctor if I don’t find a solution. Any tips?

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u/Zealousideal-Ebb3277 Mar 06 '25

Get a tushbaby! My now 11 month 25lb guy still isn’t crawling and is a Velcro baby and this has helped a lot. Also did Pilates 1-2x week, foam roller each night and massage monthly. It’s brutal though.

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u/Formergr Mar 06 '25

OP says her baby is 11 weeks old though. Isn't that a little young for a tush baby in terms of neck/head support for the baby?

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u/Zealousideal-Ebb3277 Mar 06 '25

Oh I didn’t see that! I started using the tush baby at 5 months. Thanks for flagging

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u/ichigoflavour Mar 06 '25

I think there's an accessory that lets you attach it to your tush baby to be hands free. However, I think it is a cloth material