Do you know what a baby walker is? A baby walker helps a
baby to take his first steps. How does it look? A baby walker sits on wheels,
and has a plastic base. It has a suspended seating area that is made of fabric,
which has two holes through which the baby legs go through.
Which
age group babies can use the baby walker?
Babies, in the age group of 4
to 16 months, who can keep their head steady and he is able to stand up, though a bit wobbly, can use the
baby walker.
What
are the benefits of using a baby walker?
There are quite a few benefits
of a baby walker like:
·
A baby can be kept engaged for some time as he
is busy with the toys that are fitted on the walker while his parents can go
about with their daily chores.
·
A baby walker helps motivates the baby to walk on its own as he gets support from
the walker.
·
A baby walker helps the baby in exploring each
and every corner of his house as he moves about without any assistance.
What
are the disadvantages of baby walkers?
There are a few disadvantages
too like:
·
Sometimes babies who use baby walkers learn to
walk a little later than other babies who do not use one.
·
Normal development of muscles that help a baby
to walk or stand can be impaired as your baby is not spending time on the
floor.
·
Cause injury and accidents to babies as it
reaches out to objects that are usually out of reach.
However there are advantages
and disadvantages of using a baby walker and
the baby’s welfare depends upon
the parents.
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