I’ve given birth four times and just about every time I was ready to be physically active well before the six-week doctor’s visit. The gym was out because my little one knew the minute Mom (i.e. her sole source of food) left the house. I tried working out at home but chose sleep over sweat when my little one napped, and my kickboxing skills failed to entertain her while she was awake. If only I had known about Lullaby Exercises from chicks-n-chickens I might have fit into those pre-pregnancy jeans a little sooner while soothing my latest addition to sleep.

Touted as "a fabulous new fix for fussy babies and 'I want my pre-baby jeans back' mommies," Lullaby Exercises features a series of fun, easy-to-learn movements (dancing, swaying, stretching and relaxing) you perform while holding your baby in your arms or in a baby carrier. The 35-minute DVD starts with a high-energy "groove" set and then a slower "sleep" set to help your little one fall asleep. Chicks-n-chickens' Lullaby Exercises looks like a great way for a new mom to feel good physically while spending quality time with her new baby… and if it puts baby to sleep in the process, all the more reason to work out! You can buy Lullaby Exercises online from chicks-n-chickens for around $40. - Emily H.