BIB Ep.6: Why "Just Wear the Baby & Walk" Doesn't Cut It
We’ve all heard the advice:
“Just wear the baby and go for a walk.”
And let’s be honest—it’s not bad advice. Babywearing walks can be incredible for your mood, your baby’s comfort, and your overall sense of sanity. Compared to stroller walks, they often make life easier: your baby stays calmer, your arms and shoulders are free, and you can navigate more places (gravel, stairs, trails—yes, please!). And because you're carrying extra weight, they even help rebuild strength in a gentle, progressive way.
But here’s the thing no one tells you:
Babywearing walks are wonderful—but they’re not everything your body needs postpartum.
Postpartum recovery is complex. Your core, pelvic floor, and posture are still healing from pregnancy and birth. And while walking is an amazing way to move your body, it can also reveal—or even intensify—underlying issues like core instability, poor posture, or pelvic floor symptoms if your body doesn’t have the foundational strength to support it.
That’s where intentional movement comes in.
You don’t need a full workout routine. You don’t need to be cleared for exercise yet. You just need to know what to focus on—like breath-to-core connection, glute activation, and posture awareness—so your babywearing walks support your healing instead of working against it.
Want to feel better during and after your walks?
I’ve created a free 5-Day Babywearing Movement Reset just for you. You’ll get:
A 20-minute guided babywearing walking workout audio to take with you
Mini strength & mobility sessions like babywearing yoga, barre, and core
Easy, doable practices you can incorporate with your baby in the carrier
And if you want to dive deeper into how babywearing walks can boost your recovery—with science, strategy, and zero shame—be sure to check out the latest episode of the Bodies in Bloom podcast:
🎧 “Why ‘Just Wear the Baby and Walk’ Isn’t Always Enough” →
Let’s make your movement feel good again.
You deserve to feel good.
