Lifting toddler?

Question

Currently pregnant and I have an almost 2 year old who weighs roughly around 23 pounds. I was reading that doctors don't recommend lifting anything over 20 pounds. My daughter doesn't walk yet due to her health conditions, she is delayed. And we have no family or help where we live. And I feel like every time I pick her up I pull a muscle in my stomach or instantly start to have cramps. Anyone have any advice regarding this situation or have a similar experience?

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I thought the lift limit was 30lbs, but the best thing rondo is talk to your doctor. I know it's probably not the answer you were looking for, but Doctor is going to have more information and it's going to be the most accurate.

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I have a 4 year old who demands attention. She jumps on my back and loves to be picked up from time to time. I've learned there's no getting around her so if I do need to pick her up I bend my knees so the pressure isn't in the back. There different techniques to use to ease the stress since your options are limited

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I still lift my 30lb 18month old twins. I know I shouldn't but sometimes I even find my self holding both for short amounts of time. It's the only way I can get them in the crib together, without crying! If I stick one in before they other all hell breaks loose! I think as long as your body is used to it and it's not causing you to really strain you are all set.

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I have a two year old and a one year old.. I pick them both up

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I have a delayed almost two year old. Developmentally she is like 4-6 months. She is almost 30lb and sometimes I struggle with her too. Is it mostly lifting that you are having trouble with or carrying her? If it's not just a quick transfer I usually put mine in her toddler Tula instead of holding her in my arms. It is so much easier on my body. It's definitely different moving/holding her because she is almost like dead weight, she doesn't support herself like a normal toddler.

Lifting toddler?

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