Although seemingly harmless, in some states it is discouraged and the sale of conventional walkers for babies is prohibited because they can delay motor and intellectual development because they can confuse babies by having the impulse simply by touching the ground with the tip of the foot. , and not with the foot fully supported, delaying and altering the body balance.
In addition, the walker allows the child to reach a higher speed, leaving the parents without time to react, increasing the risk of accidents such as falls, which can be serious and can cause fractures and even head injuries.
The classic baby walker can affect your development because
The child must go through all stages of motor development, such as crawling, crawling, until he can stand up and it is this initial movement that will develop the musculature to finally begin the process of learning to walk.
Skipping these phases, leaving the baby standing on the classic walker, in addition to delaying the learning of the gait, forces the spine before the right time, which can lead to bad postures and problems in the future.
The conventional walker does not allow muscle development by leaving the baby suspended, so the joints can weaken which increases the risk of injuries to the joints of the lower limbs.
Because walking almost always tiptoees or using the sides, the passage tends to tilt inward or outward, which can cause pain when the baby is already walking alone.
The classic walker tends to reach a higher speed than the baby would if he or she walked, which increases the risk of injury because it may stumble upon carpets, chairs and toys.
When the baby is on the classic walker, he is less able to explore the surrounding environment, delaying the ability to interact and interest in new games, which makes it difficult for the child to learn, because curiosity is fundamental to that.
The best walker is the one who pushes himself forward, as if he were a supermarket stroller. This type of walker will give the baby the confidence to start the first steps without the help of the parents, contrary to what you might think, this object does not teach babies to walk, it only helps them.
In this way, the ideal age for safe use can vary from 8 to 12 months because it is at this age that the baby can stand on objects, and for it to reach this stage it is essential that he has had stimulation. in the footsteps of crawling and crawling.
Your baby usually starts taking his or her first steps from age 9 months on and should be about 15 months old. However, each baby has its own rhythm, and therefore this time can change, being important that the attention of the parents is to stimulate the child.
These actions can help in the baby’s development process
Throughout this time, it is important for parents to pass on calm and safety to the baby, as well as letting him explore the space so he or she feels safe and confident when trying to walk.
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