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9-12 walker toys- walking
Question about walkers?
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I just read an answer someone posted about walkers delaying children walking. I have never heard this and would like to know more. I am a first time mommy and just curious!! Thanks!
It was Ryden's MaMa. If you could please tell me more that would be awesome!! Thanks a bunch!
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I work with infants and toddlers, and every physical therapist i have ever worked with has said they should not be used at all. The way a child "walks" in them or even sits in them is not correct use of their muscles, it's not good at all for their legs. Of course most kids who use them will be just fine, but especially for a child who is already slow in their motor development, or at risk for delays, such as a premature baby, they shouldn't be used. Also, walkers have been linked to more child injuries than any other product for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics actually discourages the use of them all together.
A push toy is totally fine though.
*Here's one link to a study
http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/19990912132432data_trunc_sys.shtml
I work with infants and toddlers, and every physical therapist i have ever worked with has said they should not be used at all. The way a child "walks" in them or even sits in them is not correct use of their muscles, it's not good at all for their legs. Of course most kids who use them will be just fine, but especially for a child who is already slow in their motor development, or at risk for delays, such as a premature baby, they shouldn't be used. Also, walkers have been linked to more child injuries than any other product for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics actually discourages the use of them all together.
A push toy is totally fine though.
*Here's one link to a study
http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/19990912132432data_trunc_sys.shtml
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