You've decided to include a Chariot Carrier as one of your 'baby' purchases to yourself for getting back into shape and outdoors. Congratulations to you and your baby. Here we give you some info about when to start using your Chariot and how to best use Chariot versatility as an integral part of your fitness program.

When to Buy

We're often asked when a Chariot should be purchased. We recommend purchasing just before your first-born babies due date, as this allows you time to adjust to your newborn and your Chariot will be poised to roll, when you're both ready. Plus, you’ll get the most use from your Chariot before junior starts walking and running themselves! If you wait until your first-born is one year old, then you could be pregnant soon, with a second, and you’ll likely find less opportunities for using your Chariot.

Before Baby

However, regardless of when you purchase, we encourage both parents who are planning a family to be physically active before becoming pregnant. If you both remain moderately active during your pregnancy, it is easier to regain a healthy, active lifestyle as a new 'Chariot' family, once your baby arrives. For exercise tips while pregnant (and postpartum), consult magazines such as ePregnancy, FitPregnancy, and Pregnancy. Convenient 9-month subscriptions are very reasonably priced.

Postpartum Fitness

After your baby is born, your CTS Chariot is ready-to-convert to the activity of your choice, though we recommend the following sequence: start walking in stroller mode or jogging mode, and as your child grows, add running in jogging mode. Cross-country skiing and hiking can be added sometime between 6 and 12 months, depending on many factors such as terrain, speed traveled and child development, (see below). And when your child can sit unaided and wear a helmet, you can then add cycling in trailer mode to your exercise routine. This progression takes about a year and depends on your child's development and the recommendation of your physician.