Baby walkers
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Are they recommended or not? I keep finding mixed reviews on them and DS's childminder wants him to go in one there but I'm sure I've heard that they're not recommended

angelbaby1-
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Age : 28
Registration date : 2011-08-30
Re: Baby walkers
I think people say they delay walking but thomas had one and walked at 9 months, franky never and dint walk till he was 18 months lol.
Just be carefull if their are stairs ect
Just be carefull if their are stairs ect
manda+boys-
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Age : 32
Registration date : 2011-08-30
Re: Baby walkers
I think safety is one of the big worries too. I've been given one though, so I'll let him use it if he likes it.
Cupcake sparkles-
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Age : 37
Registration date : 2011-08-30
Re: Baby walkers
Henry loved his when he couldn't stand on his own but was getting used to using his legs.
In your house he'd be fine in it with all your stairgates & stuff x
In your house he'd be fine in it with all your stairgates & stuff x
Jaded Diamond-
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Age : 35
Registration date : 2009-06-27
Re: Baby walkers
it's not just safety (thought that's a biggie!)...Paed Physios say it can damage their hips.
They can also make walking happen earlier which is an issue (rather than delaying). If a baby/child skips steps in crawling/walking etc it can (read not always!) cause spacial (sp?) awareness issues and attention/behaviourial problems later on (ages 5-11).
My OH's half nephew has this (dysphaxia - sp!).
They can also make walking happen earlier which is an issue (rather than delaying). If a baby/child skips steps in crawling/walking etc it can (read not always!) cause spacial (sp?) awareness issues and attention/behaviourial problems later on (ages 5-11).
My OH's half nephew has this (dysphaxia - sp!).
duracell-
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Age : 39
Registration date : 2011-08-30
Re: Baby walkers
Thanks for replies x
Jd his childminder wants him to have one at her house so wouldn't be for mine. Think am going to say no though x
Jd his childminder wants him to have one at her house so wouldn't be for mine. Think am going to say no though x
angelbaby1-
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Age : 28
Registration date : 2011-08-30
Re: Baby walkers
Ava had a walker though it was quite bulky so she never managed to walk in it, i only ever used it for when i was cooking to entertain Ava and keep her safe. Me and my 3brothers all had walkers, none of us ever suffered any ill effects from it
Have you got any links to research etc on this? only i havnt heard of this and google isnt giving much info. Im not doubting you i just find it a bit surprising there is a link when lots of babies skip steps naturally.
duracell wrote:it's not just safety (thought that's a biggie!)...Paed Physios say it can damage their hips.
They can also make walking happen earlier which is an issue (rather than delaying). If a baby/child skips steps in crawling/walking etc it can (read not always!) cause spacial (sp?) awareness issues and attention/behaviourial problems later on (ages 5-11).
My OH's half nephew has this (dysphaxia - sp!).
Have you got any links to research etc on this? only i havnt heard of this and google isnt giving much info. Im not doubting you i just find it a bit surprising there is a link when lots of babies skip steps naturally.
nessie4-
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Age : 32
Registration date : 2011-08-29

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