Don't Sit On The Walker For A Long Time

Don't sit on the walker for a long time

Using a baby walker is very detrimental to the baby’s healthy development. If you really want to use it, here are some suggestions:

Baby walkers bring the most damage to children among all baby products. According to the estimates of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 8,800 babies under 15 months of age suffer from walker-related injuries every year. And hospitalized. Therefore, the American Pediatrics Association called for the cessation of the manufacture and sale of baby walkers.

Studies have found that 55%~92% of babies use walkers between 5 months and 15 months. Parents buy a walker because it can make the baby safer, can help the child learn to walk, and can help the parent place the child when feeding the child. Therefore, many young parents regard the walker as a nanny. But research shows that, contrary to the above-mentioned common belief, walkers cannot help children learn to walk.

A study by the American Pediatric Association found that the sitting, walking, and crawling movements of babies who use walkers are later than those who have not used walkers, and that children who have used walkers score better on motor development tests. Low.

In addition, other injuries include tingling, abrasion, and even scalds and poisoning caused by the baby walker hitting other objects. Therefore, it is best for parents not to buy a walker for their children. If you choose to let your baby use the walker, please remember that the walker is not a babysitter. You must let the child move within your sight to prevent the child from tipping over. When the phenomenon occurs, you have no time to react