Customer Reviews

Infantastic BABY-REPS! Strength & Toning Postnatal Workout

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I got these DVDs after having my second child Joel, and only wish they'd been around for my first baby! You actually do the exercises with your baby -- (Joel loves the action) so with these videos I kill two birds with one stone - I get my workout, and for my baby it's "playtime with mommy" (and he's normally ready for a nap right after).

*The only problem* was that Amazon never sends the DVDs (always out of stock??) - I ended up getting them directly from the infantastic website & they arrived in 3 days.

I suggest starting with the lighter exercises for the first couple of weeks, then working up to the more challenging stuff. I generally alternate between the strength/toning DVD (Baby-Reps) & the cardio/dance DVD (Dance-Baby-Dance), depending on my mood. Dance Baby Dance is a little too long for me still, but I'll build up to it. Great stuff - I recommend it!

This is a very nice mommy-baby workout DVD emphasizing strength training. The exercises are divided into three types: prone (pushups, plank positions), reclining (sit ups), and standing (squats, upper body strength training). A short stretch segment with relaxing music follows the exercise sections. Each exercise is demonstrated first without the baby and then again with a baby. You can do the exercises with or without your baby depending on your preference or if your baby decides he/she doesn't feel like "working out" one day (just use dumbbells instead). One full set of 8 reps (with baby) is shown for each exercise, you can do extra reps by repeating the chapter on the DVD or playing through the whole workout more than once. If you go to the menu, you can choose which exercises you want to do. Each exercise is listed separately, which is a really great feature if you have to stop the program mid-way through, or if you just don't like one particular move. The music is very nice peaceful classical piano, strings, and guitar, which goes nicely with the pace of the exercises (this is not a cardio video). You can do the prone exercises with a baby of any age because the baby is on the floor. The other two sets of exercises require that the baby has head control. I am able to do them with my 14-week-old baby, but I think they will be even better when my baby is stronger and has more control. A few of the exercises are definitely meant to be done with bigger babies. There is also a nice bonus feature on the DVD, a slow dance called "Maybe Baby" where you can dance with your baby. It is an excerpt from the "Dance-Baby-Dance!" DVD, which I don't have (yet). It's a very sweet song that is wonderful to dance with your baby to. The instructor, Rachel Van Castle, is very good, well spoken, and very fit. But you can see more "normal" sized mammas doing the exercises, which is a nice change of pace from most exercise videos.

I saw an article about these Infantastic DVD's in Parents Magazine, and now I have both "Baby-Reps" & "Dance-Baby-Dance" (I actually got them cheaper from the infantastic site when I got them for my friends later.) All I can say is *I LOVE THEM!*

I've seen all kinds of pregnancy videos & postpartum videos -- I have somewhat of a collection now that I have four kids -- and these top them all hands down. The workouts are definitely challenging, & you can get a good workout from a bunch of videos -- but it's the "bonding with baby" aspect that is so awesome with these. It's one of our favorite things to do together -- great way to lose that baby fat & have a blast with your new addition!!
They've got demo videos & lots more info on the infantastic site too. Highly recommended.

I had the same problem as everyone else in getting any of the Infantastic dvds from Amazon. I waited over two months, kept getting reassured that they were still coming, and then discovered one day that they had simply canceled my order without letting me know. Not only did no one ever offer to check with the company directly for the source of the problem or actual anticipated wait itme, but Amazon continues to post these items on their web site with a delivery date of 7-11 days, which is at best a misrepresentation, and at worst a complete lie because they are well aware that they can't provide the product at all at this point.

I don't really care whose fault it is that the product is never available - Amazon needs to stop posting these dvds for purchase until they are confident the orders can be filled in the time noted.

I also waited months to receive this DVD. And while it is great, and I use it every other day, there are three sections where it automatically goes back to the main menu, right in the middle of your workout! This happens with my Dance Baby Dance DVD by Infantastic as well! It is really annoying to stop working out, put the baby down, and fast forward to where you left off. So I'm torn. On the one hand I feel like I am getting stronger everyday, and my baby adores both videos. But on the other hand, I waited so long only to find that there is something is obviously wrong with the company if they put out two bad DVDs. What are the chances that I would just happen to get the only 2 defective copies they made? I didn't even order them at the same time. Also, I have an extensive library of workout DVDs and I have never had this problem. So I guess the message is "Buyer Beware!"

infantastic mommy and baby workout videos are the best out there in my opinion. the explanations are simple and straightforward and they are focused on bonding with your baby unlike other workout videos that are simple exercise tapes with baby as a second thought. i LOVE the dance baby dance video as well. highly recommend both!

I agree with the reviewer below who asserts that this item is always on back-order. After waiting for this item for several weeks already, I was today told by Amazon that there would be an additional one-month delay. I have canceled my order and ordered these videos directly from Infantastic.

I did not like this dvd one bit. To do the workout you have to repeat each segment the allotted number of times which is really a pain in the rear. I disliked this dvd so much I am turning around and selling it. There also way too much talking. If I wanted talking I would just turn on the tv and sit on my butt.

I bought this video hoping it would help my postpartum body recover and get into better shape. I worked out 45 min to an hour, 5 days a week before becoming pregnant and found this video MUCH too easy. After reading the reviews, I thought it would be a good place to start. What really dissapointed me was the repetetive instruction for each exercise that you have to watch before performing the actual exercise. There should be an option to skip this part. The quiet, classical music leaves alot to be desired as well. In addition, your baby must be sitting up to perform the majority of the exercises. I used weights instead since my baby is too young for me to perform these exercises safely with him. Overall, I am very dissapointed in this video. It leaves alot to be desired.

Just like any first time mom, I tried to get my hands on what ever stuff I could. This DVD is ok but all you need to do is turn on any music with a beat and simply hold your baby and bop around your living room. Do some lunges and squats to the beat, even skipa little, maybe a spin and a dip, what ever gets your little one excited and trust me, it's enough to raise your heart rate too. This DVD is cute but really, just do it yourself. (but be gentle with the baby PLEASE!!)