Not only is there a growing number of child-development experts alarmed by the degree to which babies are held captive these days -- in bouncy-swings and car seats and even playpens -- but now a ...

For most pregnant women, exercise is the last thing on their minds. After all, keeping slim while you’re expecting isn’t exactly the top priority — rather, it’s making sure your baby gets enough ...

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A study shows moms who exercise little during pregnancy have bigger newborns. Sept. 21, 2009— -- Women having their first child can lower the chances of having an overweight baby with regular ...

Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found. Understanding the health ...

One of the great things about pregnancy is that it offers a seemingly plausible excuse to indulge — eat a little more dessert (why not, when you’re going to gain so much weight anyway) and dial down ...

There's no doubt, it's hard to squeeze exercise into your day when you're busy caring for a baby. To stay motivated, sometimes its best to join forces with other moms and personal trainer Hilary Hall, ...

Is your baby or toddlers a fan of My Gym Children's Fitness Center? Now he or she can watch it at home. BabyFirstTV is offering a new program: My Gym at Home, with host Monique Vranesh. Monique will ...

Studies have linked exercise to brain health in senior citizens, middle-aged adults and kids. A trio of researchers from the University of Montreal figured the same might hold true for babies in utero ...

Preschoolers, even babies, need daily exercise, the British government says in its first-ever exercise advice for its youngest citizens. In a new campaign against obesity, Britain issued guidelines on ...