Usually I try and participate in every program of the YMCA that I visit, but the Nursery attendant drew the line on me sitting on her lap. Probably a good idea on her part since I weigh over 190 pounds. I wasn't too hot on the idea of changing a baby's diapers either, although I probably should get back in practice since my wife and I are going to be grandparents soon.
Since our children are 28 and 31 I don't have much need of the Nursery now, but parents of very young children who want to get a workout in - and maybe regain their sanity - the Nursery can be a Godsend. It is available in the morning and evening to Y members and the cost is included in family membership. There are of course regulations and things that you need to know; i.e. the children can't go barefoot, and these are noted in a newsletter available at the desk or in the Nursery. The key regulation is of course that you must stay in the building, so if you want to go shopping you will probably need to ask Grandma or Grandpa to watch the little guy or little gal.
The little guy that I saw during my visit seemed 'happy as a clam' and I am sure his mother was as well as she got a needed break and welcome exercise. The Nursery is not one of the YMCA's best known programs, but for those parents with very young children, it makes all the other programs possible. You can't beat that.
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