Exercising with baby

Finding it hard to take time out for yourself to exercise since having bub?
Let's face it, as Mums, we are never our top priority =(
I've found a way to have an exercise program and include bubby, and the older kids!Pram=resistance=good for exercise!
If you want to get in shape, get fitter and socialise at the same time, why not start (or join) a pram-fit group!
In some areas there are group classes sometimes called "pram jam" or similar where you have to pay and the class is instructed by a qualified trainer. But if this is not available in your area or you don't want to pay, you can get a few friends together as a casual group and do your own circuit training.
If you go to a sports oval or walking track, you can work out a circuit you can walk between low impact activities.
eg. My Pram-Fit Circuit
A full sized sporting oval, you have to walk close to the outside-no cutting corners!
Have 4 activity stations evenly spaced on the circuit and you have to walk for about 2 minutes between stations. Each station should take about 1-2minutes.
Station 1-lunges, squats and/or stepups
walk 2 minutes to next station. When walking always concentrate on posture (get the most out of the session as you can!) shoulders back, hips forward, standing straight and tall and flex your bum! Your elbows should be close to your side with handle bar around the same height.
Station 2- Dips, using the fence around the oval
walk 2 minutes to next station
Station 3- Crunches and or pelvic raises
walk 2 minutes to next station
Station 4- Standing push ups, again using the fence for support
walk 3 minutes to next station
start again!
I do 3 circuits in one session and I am trying to do 3 sessions a week!
Pushing the pram (especially on grass!) is great resistance. Your baby will love the walk outdoors!
This is a great exercise routine because you can share the experience with you baby and friends, make exercise fun! And if anyone has older children (mine are 8 and 9) they can come along and join in too or play with and occupy the little kids who are too big for the pram and can't keep up with Mum. And everyone can work at their own pace, adjust the activity stations to suit you own individual abilities.
Finish the session off with group stretching and maybe a group soccer game with the kids.
What a great way to spend some fun time with the kids and your baby and getting fit at the same time. So send out an "expression of interest" email out to all your mates or even your playgroups Mums and start a new craze in your area!
Happy Exercising!

Swaddle Bags?

Has anyone used a swaddling bag with their infants? I saw these in the shopping  magazine that came in my Bounty Bag. I have never seen them before but they look awesome! They are like a really tight little sleeping bag that swaddles the baby with their arms close to their body so you don't have to wrap them. Seeing as my next baby will be born in summer and my wrapping skills are not that great (they always come lose) I thought the swaddle bag would be good because the baby won't get too hot. I bought some fabric and zippers today to have a go at making my own design.
I was just wondering if anyone has seen or used one of these, your feedback might help me to better design my own!
Thanks!