Parenting is one of the most rewarding experiences, but can be a lot on your body, especially on your spine. You may be bending over to pick up toys, lugging a stroller around, chasing toddlers, and so much more. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to protect your back:

• Develop Proper Lifting Techniques: Developing the proper lifting techniques can allow you to lift all the things you need to as a parent without straining your back. When you’re lifting something, you should bend at your knees instead of your back and hold the item close to you.
• Diaper Changing Ergonomically: You’re going to be doing a lot of diaper changing as a parent, so it’s important that you do it in a way that’s not harming your back. Using a changing table at waist height will prevent you from bending over and straining your back. You should also make sure that you always stand feet shoulder-width apart to maintain stability.
• Wear Supportive Footwear: You’re probably going to be running around chasing your kids and doing errands so you want to choose a shoe that has proper arch support.