Baby Yoga

Baby Yoga by Barbira-Freedman, Francoise. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780764116285.

This thoroughly enjoyable exercise book for new parents and their babies uses yoga as an approach to body toning and general physical fitness. Its the perfect guide for moms who want to exercise soon after childbirth but realize that they should do so with care. Exercises are designed to tone arms, legs, and abdominal muscles, and there are even breathing exercises to help parents renew energy at the same time they are soothing an irritable baby. Infants also share in these exercises. Parents will find instructions for gently manipulating their babys limbs to maintain their natural suppleness, and to ease colic and other digestive problems. At the same time, theyll be reinforcing the loving bond between parent and child. Dads are also encouraged to share in the exercises. This appealing book features 30 photos and 90 illustrations, all in color.