1、 The timing for babies to ride a walker
Generally speaking, babies who can sit for seven months and climb for eight months will learn to walk by leaning against the wall. It is not recommended for babies before 10 months to use a walker. If parents do need to use a walker, please handle it with caution.
There are three conditions that babies must meet when using a walker: sufficient head support, the ability to sit independently and straighten their lumbar spine, and the ability to support objects while walking on their own.
2、 Precautions for using a walker
1. Do not use it too early. Using a walker too early can cause babies to skip the natural growth and development stage of "crawling", resulting in poor body balance and overall muscle coordination in the future, which can easily lead to sensory integration disorders, manifested as clumsy hands and feet, poor flexibility, hyperactivity, lack of concentration, and personality problems (impulsiveness, stubbornness, and irritability).
2. When using a walker, it is also important to control the amount of time children spend in the walker, and it is advisable not to exceed 30 minutes each time; The walker should be used indoors and kept away from dangerous items such as stoves and locks. It should not be used near doorsteps, stairs, or uneven places to avoid accidental injuries; The various parts of the walker should be firm to prevent accidents such as damage to the body and wheel detachment during collisions; Finally, it is important to pay attention to the hygiene of the walker to prevent the baby from getting sick through the mouth.
Kind reminder: For babies, at the appropriate age, if parents want their babies to be more active, it's better to let them crawl more on their own. Because 7-12 months is an important stage for babies to practice crawling, which can lay a good foundation for their future walking. Therefore, parents can leave a large space at home, lay a soft cushion on the ground, and then put some toys to attract their babies to crawl on the cushion by themselves. In this way, it can truly liberate parents' hands and provide babies with real exercise.
Through the description in this article, it can be learned that babies must seize the opportunity to do a walker. It is not good to do it too early, as it can cause harm to the baby's body. It's not good to be too late, it may limit the child's development. The timing needs to be determined based on the growth and development of one's baby, preferably meeting the three conditions mentioned in this article.