I went back and forth on this topic a lot during my pregnancy and decided unequivocally no walkers or jumpers. Now that baby is here, and I have a large empty apartment with very few things to pull to stand with I decided to buy a "push" walker. I think the biggest problems with these types of items is that parents are lead to believe babies ~need them~ and rely on them instead of nature to "teach" their babies how to walk. I think these items are extremely dangerous for a baby who doesn't know how to walk yet and some parents use them for extended periods. I saw a great hack from a physiotherapist who suggested adding weight (such as a bag of rice) to one of those basic wood walkers to keep it from moving. Once the baby is older and can walk independently reduce or remove the weight so they can use it as a fun toy. I ended up getting one that looks like a baby carriage. Super cute, and will one day make an excellent toy. Might put some plushies or toys inside to cover the weight and act as a cute toy box for now. Awareness does so much to reduce the negative impact of these items. Great video, keep making parents aware of the negative effects, but for parents who have already purchased these items or want to use them for whatever reason offering some suggestions on risk reduction would be awesome!
@zapzipper17722 жыл бұрын
Lol I was thinking to buy walker and browsing which one is best but don't know how I jump here. Now my mind change. And by the way my son completed eight months but still he can't able to sit by himself where as my friend son who is two months younger can able to sit by his own..
@babinachakma659211 ай бұрын
Looking at the comments I see many parents being offended by this video. She is simply saying that these devices are not required as baby can and will walk naturally better without them. These are marketing gimmicks and as parents we can opt out and not buy them without the societal pressure. She is not saying that you as parents have done a bad job by giving them walkers. She is just trying to break the myth that there is no benefit of accelerating the walking process. Of course the best part of walkers and jumpers is that it keeps baby busy and helps us as parents, so buy them for that reason and not to make your babies walk faster
@Jesei121119 күн бұрын
As a parent aren’t you supposed to take care of the baby and not buy stuff to keep the baby busy?
@janetyay242 Жыл бұрын
I’m so upset! I wish I saw this sooner... I was watching the video by Emma Hubbard who promotes the push walker! So I got one... clearly she didn’t do her research. Plus - my baby (now 12 months) was pushing his high chair so it seemed like an alternative to that... is there anything I can do to correct any pathological gait pattern?? Of course I put it away... I’m really sad about this.
@janetyay242 Жыл бұрын
Also what signs should I look for to see if there are any problems? I’m so sad :(
@zaneshepherd5245Ай бұрын
A year h as gone past since your comment, I bet nothing happened to your child for using the walker ?
@krispyxtine2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a push walker secondhand today and found this in my suggested videos lol. A paediatric occupational therapist on YT recommended it so interesting how professionals have differing views…
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Occupational therapists usually appreciate toys attached to these devices, which are certainly attractive and may have developing qualities for the child. We, as physiotherapists, pay more attention to motor skills, which, unfortunately, are disturbed by such devices. There is nothing wrong with using toys placed on these products, it is just wrong teaching children to walk in them. In addition, almost always, especially on the Internet, if someone recommends something, they profit from it. If you criticize something that someone else benefits from, you are under attack (and I've experienced it already). Fortunately, we have research studies that manufacturers just can't argue with. I hope your baby has already learned to walk! Have a great day :)
@krispyxtine2 жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraid Thanks! I appreciate this perspective. My little guy isn't walking yet and prefers to cruise against furniture and stronger structures. Most of the time, his push walker is propped against a wall so I think I'll just keep it that way
@gatekeepercoley4 ай бұрын
I put my baby in a walker, he lasted one week. The next week he was walking on his own without the walker at 9 months old
@daphnepalka36197 ай бұрын
Very comprehensive and scientific review. In the 1980's, the walkers were very much in fashion . My friend had her daughter sitting in it all day and zooming all over the house in a fast pace.Due to that "fake walking" ,that baby girl skipped the natural crawling phase all together .I was not in favor of them nor in the 1980's( with my son )niether with my grandchildren now a days. Back then we did not have social media nor tutorial clips to guide us in the right direction ,but intuitively I absolutely hated these walkers.The best is to avoid the pushing walkers all together. However , if you feel that you must use them ,do it with moderation and wait till the child can already walk on his own.
@m.as.m44982 жыл бұрын
My baby will be 18 months tomorrow and still doesn't walk by herself. She can cruise and stand very well using walls, doors, furniture, she has been doing physiotherapie since she is 15 months, the therapist doesn't find anything wrong with her. I am so frustrated because I don't know what else to do to encourage her. The therapist herself is out of options too, the last suggestion is support her torso from behind, at least she let's me know, she won't even accept my help, I don't know what else to do
@mg192 Жыл бұрын
Is she walking now
@yourhighness5200 Жыл бұрын
thank u for making this video, what if baby( 12mo)pushes furnitures to walk, is that okay? my baby himself started to push a toy car which he got as a gift, that is light weight so I was searching which push walker to buy, I knew about sit walker's doesn't help, but now i learned that push walker also not needed.
@sommyunas102 жыл бұрын
Packing up my baby's walker. Thank you for this
@viewhue2 жыл бұрын
I don’t have any of these ”toys”, but one of my twins in particular has been flexing his legs straight almost whenever I lift him, and ”stands”. He’s 6,5 months and has been doing it since at least 5 months or a bit longer. I wonder if this will cause a problem because of course this happens when we are holding him, either lifting him off the changing table he will stand there, or adjusting him on our laps he will stand there, but of course part of his weight is held up by us and he gets stability from us holding around his ribs. Is this a problem? It’s very clearly something he loves doing and he started it on his own. The other twin is heavier and has only now started doing it a bit, and here it was more I that took the initiative. Should I stop holding him to help him try his legs? They both look so proud.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Hello! What you are describing is absolutely normal behavior for a child. Antigravity reactions are activated and the child wants to stand, because it is "programmed" like that. Therefore, don't worry. If you do it once in a while, it won't be a problem, especially in a neurologically healthy baby. Let both babies spend as much time on the floor as possible. It is best for the child to learn to get up on his own with small objects. Diaper boxes (weighted in the middle), soft low sofas or benches (just pay attention to the corners) work great. The child also improves the ability to achieve a standing position by climbing on the parents. Have a great day!
@ifeomaobuzor74092 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information, I was about to buy one, but I won't be getting it anymore.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Have a nice day! :)
@LourdesSavageАй бұрын
What about a push car where they sit on it and instead of pedaling they push themselves around?
@peoplearecrazy17982 жыл бұрын
My daughter loves her jumper and is on the cusp of walking at 5 months. She stands on her own just fine due to that training.
@slouberiee2 жыл бұрын
There should not be any added artificial "training" when it comes to ability to sit, stand and walk. The natural psychomotoric development is crucial, babies strengthen their muscles gradually, skipping any part of this development can be very harmful in the future.
@platinumpepe8626 Жыл бұрын
Solution: Watch your children
@Innessofficial2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!I was going to buy one, and was doing my research. So glad I stumbled upon your video!!!these are so unsafe😥
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@steinacoz-media Жыл бұрын
My boy will be 8months and he has a walker. The deal here is that the walker is actually for me so I can throw him inside there and have some minutes of work done. Once I am not working, he allowed him crawl around, push up on the cushions, tables and my stomach. He is doing well even with or without the walker because he just started attempting to stand on his own.
@amenehjoylyngum118611 ай бұрын
Exactly... The walker is for me.
@Jesei121119 күн бұрын
Why not let him crawl in his own?
@Jesei121119 күн бұрын
@@amenehjoylyngum1186selfish parenting is not smth to be proud of
@364anw2 жыл бұрын
Very clear, thorough, and well researched information. Thanks!
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you. Thank you :)
@AhmedHO4 ай бұрын
We bought a walker to my 9 month baby but the moment I noticed he is bending his feet to push himself, I throw the walker away. One month later my baby start to sit by himself and started crawling.
@superbabe95722 жыл бұрын
My son is with cp... he is just 3yrs old. He always on lying position. I bought jumper for his refreshment.. He is very happily jumping.. I thought its good. After seeing your post I feel quite upset on myself...
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Absolutely do not feel upset, you should just consult your physiotherapist. In some cases, the jumper can be used in children with CP, but not as a toy, but with the close participation of the physiotherapist's hands. Then the therapist provokes proper weighting down the lower limbs and usually exercises trunk tilts to improve the child's balance and head control. Your physical therapist can teach you how to do these exercises at home. On the other hand, the age of 3 years is the age when we should seriously think about using standing frames in children with CP. Of course, it all depends on your child's GMFCS level and the type of CP your child has.
@superbabe95722 жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraid thank you mam for your advise.. he is with scissor giat.. let me consult.
@Shakester7117 күн бұрын
I’m surprised some tech company hasn’t created a baby walker with geofencing technology. Golf courses equip their carts with it so that you can’t drive into certain areas. Integrate a walker with it and have a parent map out their house or apartment to where that walker can and can go.
@kgharvey12 жыл бұрын
God bless you for uploading such an honest and informative video. We will not be purchasing any products such as this.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@knightsalmon428 ай бұрын
My baby has low muscle tone and I'm buying everything on the market to help him. 12 months and has been rolling for a while. He just started putting a little weight on his feet and doing that riding thing. I feel so helpless sometimes. Physiotherapy doesn't seem to help.
@DanceStarsNYC5 ай бұрын
Everything you're saying is correct. However, I do think that all these devices can serve as good supplemental tools if they're used thoughtfulfully during training sessions. Perhaps I take this statement lightly because I'm a gymnastics teacher and I've taught kids gymnastics. However, I do agree that none of these devices should be used for extended periods of time or unsupervised use or even just as babysitters. Same thing with screens and the the like.
@redroselace9545 Жыл бұрын
What if a child stands n trying to walk independently but keeps falling. Baby walker used many years in all families its safe if bsby knows how to touch floor but needs the encouragement to continue walking
@forgivepraisebetogod8196 Жыл бұрын
Watching from kenya ❤️❤️❤️❤️Kate you explain well
@mercykathure04 Жыл бұрын
😂 mko kila mahali
@Creati-g4iАй бұрын
Thank you, my daughter is already 1 year old just few days ago, she’s crawling while lifting her butt. I thought I should buy this to help her but I changed my mind.
@GioKonst2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am going to follow your advice for sure. God bless you!
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! :) God bless you too!
@marthadaniels1987 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information! I wanted to buy a jumper. Now im not doing that.
@recordgalaxy Жыл бұрын
My baby brother used walkers when he was a baby. Now he walks all day and play basketball
@rn-healthcoachemi512 жыл бұрын
Please upload more videos about babies. Do you recommend the use of high chair and pacifier?
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
I do not recommend using any chairs in which the child is seated with the hips bent 90 degrees until the child sits up by himself. There is a world of difference between whether the child is seated by itself or when the child is seated by other person. I'll try to make a movie about it soon. As for the pacifiers - I am not a speech therapist, but from my cooperation with them, I conclude that it will not be a bad thing if we pick it up in time. The maximum limit is 12 months. A pacifier kept longer than this time may cause speech development disorders (the child may have difficulty pronouncing some sounds and syllables).
@rn-healthcoachemi512 жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraid Thank you so much for your answer
@CreativeExpress87 Жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraidthanks for the advice on pacifiers
@Notamy691Ай бұрын
Useful information 👍🏻👍🏻thank you 😊
@dollified10011 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this truly informative video. It would be good to link the research articles if you can. It’s well known in the medical community that these objects aren’t good for children. Unfortunately not widely publicized.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Links to important sites: - Kanadian baby-walkers ban: www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/reports-publications/industry-professionals/canada-consumer-product-safety-act-guide.html#a12 - Infant Walker-Related Injuries in the United States: publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/142/4/e20174332/37420/Infant-Walker-Related-Injuries-in-the-United?redirectedFrom=fulltext Baby walkers DO NOT SPEED the moment your baby starts walking: - Effect of Baby Walker Use on Developmental Status based on Ages and Stages Questionnaire Score (ASQ) Omid Yaghini, Mehrdad Goodarzi et al. Iran J Child Neurol Winter 2020;14(1):105-111. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32021634/ - Effects of baby walker use on the development of gait by typically developing toddlers. Paula S.C. Chagasa, Sergio T Fonseca et al. Gait & Posture Vol 76, February 2020, p 231-237 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31874455/ - The effects of babywalkers on early locomotor development. Crouchman M. Dev Med Child Neurol. 1986;28:757-761 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3817314/ - Influence of an infant walker on onset and quality of walking pattern of locomotion: an electromyographic investigation. Kauffman IB, Ridenour M. Percept Mot Skills.1977;45(3 Pt 2):1323-9. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/564503/ - Infant walkers: developmental tool or inherent danger. Ridenour MV. Percept Mot Skills.1982;55(3 Pt 2):1201-2. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7167311/ - Beliefs about the use of baby walkers. Chagas PS, Mancini MC et al. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2011;15(4):303-9. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21877062/ All links are also in the movie description. Have a great day! :D
@carlo8108Ай бұрын
So what about babies that dont use their legs at all? Cant walk and uses just their arms to "crawl."
@frequentblondie Жыл бұрын
My mom waited until my feet could firmly be planted on the ground in the jumper. I was around 2 years old at the time and hadn't learned to walk yet still and had just learned to stand, plus I liked bouncing, and apparently babies bouncing and groin areas don't go together...*
@mercynganga1520 Жыл бұрын
What happened mine isn't walking yet na ako 2 yrs
@prettypretty5079 Жыл бұрын
My plans to buy a baby walker is cancelled my baby girl is 5months and she can sit by her own I wanted to buy a walker for her because she is active but not anymore.
@unerevuese2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I really want let my son develop all these skills and mute ever other parent's advice.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@angelinvideosАй бұрын
Thank you very much information
@72jmunoz17 күн бұрын
Ok wait till baby is 4 years old till they start walking on there own 😂😂
@usahereicome2 жыл бұрын
Kate, what are your thoughts on baby not walking at 15 months (but cruises and crawls)? When would you get worried?
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Ivana, in my experience 99% will be fine. If the child does not walk alone, but stands up with objects (important - both with the right and left leg), and crawls (important - symmetrically), we have nothing to worry about. The time frame within which a child should take their first steps on their own is 12-18 months. If the child stands next to objects, such as a sofa or coffee table, you can try to distance them from each other and encourage baby to take independent steps between these items. However, do not give the child a hand, do not support the child's trunk, let them do this on their own. Encourage child with a favorite toy or food. Of course, we are talking about a neurologically healthy child who has not been diagnosed with any neurological deficits or genetic defects. In neurologically healthy children, walking late (but still within normal limits) is often the result of decreased muscle tone. This, in turn, often goes hand in hand with maternal thyroid disease, maternal hypertension, gestational diabetes and/or the specific course of labor itself. Usually these are children who achieve ALL skills late - but not too late, still within the developmental limit (later than others, the child starts to roll, sit, crawl and walk). In this case, the baby's motor development will be late but normal and we have nothing to worry about. At a distance, however, it is difficult for me to say with 100% certainty that this is the case. So if you have any doubts as to whether your child is developing well, let a pediatric physiotherapist in your area see it. Have a great day! :) Kate
@PM-dl1iu2 жыл бұрын
Kate what do you think about activity centers where the baby can rest their foot flat? Such as the skiphop. Are they just as bad? How much time per day would you limit their use to?
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
I did not know this equipment, but after typing in the search engine, I can see that it is a device in which the child's pelvis is placed in a supporting hammock anyway, as in the case of walkers. I understand that the height of this leg platform can be adjusted. The only question is what for? I have the impression that it is a pseudo-improvement that does not contribute anything to the development of motor skills. It is simply passive positioning of the baby in a standing position. And we don't want to put the child on its feet, we want it to stand up by itself. We want it to learn by itself how to get up by reacting with the ground. To sum up, I would give it to a child who is already able to stand up on his own, to walk around it and to play toys on top of it. It's nice that you can make a table out of it for the future. But I wouldn't put a child that is not standing by itself inside this device. However, this is only my personal opinion, I suspect that the manufacturer has a different one :)
@PM-dl1iu2 жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraid thank you so much for taking the time to look up the product and respond! Some physical therapists say it's ok but others don't think so and after hearing your explanation I can see why it isn't. I appreciate your perspective.
@PrajwalPrakashCreations2 ай бұрын
Thank you madam great information
@sandeepkaur431 Жыл бұрын
Explained very good
@tash495911 ай бұрын
Thank you. For all the information I believe you. I’m not going to buy the walker en it’s okay if she can’t walk yet.
@dimitrabardemi210 Жыл бұрын
My son is not walking independently.He always wants my hand to walk.He doesn't crawl.He is 17 months.
@vanramengaenga29542 жыл бұрын
Thank you super much for your advising us
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@TheSynycia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for clarifying. Your video is very useful and I can't help but note your English! It's very good 👍
@user-OO77oo Жыл бұрын
I used to think that push walkers are safe
@kaylas38149 ай бұрын
Same here. I noticed the leaning forward with my daughter but I didn't think much about it. I was just trying to find a safer alternative to the sit in walkers.
@user-mf1li9lf8k Жыл бұрын
Love this! 🙌🏽
@zaneshepherd5245Ай бұрын
Both my adult kids had a baby walker when they were babies, neither had a single acccident and both walked on their own by 10 months. I think my baby walkers were wonderful, the baby was able to get around the house on his and her own whereever I was. Further more both kids as they grew were sporty with my daughter being her schools top sports female in running. My son was a top cricketer so neither were negatively affected by a baby walker. Neither have had a single muscular or hip issue, both are fully grown now so sorry but I disagree with this info.
@DimpleBhatti-yh6bb7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot ma'm. It's very helpful.
@elyse4432 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure
@atimsusdsg97892 жыл бұрын
Thank god i saw ur video .i thought of buying push walker...u save my money n also my baby
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Good choice
@sandymanrique2902 Жыл бұрын
Love u ❤ Your information is awesome
@manishasingh8286 Жыл бұрын
Thank you ma'am you help me Lot
@hayasaad848711 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@joshstewart2296 Жыл бұрын
The injuries are from dumb parents letting them roll off stairs. This is bogus
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid Жыл бұрын
Why bogus?
@zahidamaryam79896 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@demetria43392 жыл бұрын
What about the generations of people brought up on these that have no issues with walking
@redroselace9545 Жыл бұрын
Xtly
@recordgalaxy Жыл бұрын
My brother used walkers a lot when he was a baby , now he walks all day with no problem and plays basketball
@demetria4339 Жыл бұрын
@@recordgalaxy … and I’m sure many more basketball players used walkers as babies as well.
@babinachakma659211 ай бұрын
Most of the claims are that they do not benefit early walking… I believe a child walks when they are ready as they get stronger so just giving any such devices will not accelerate the process.
@barbs88516 ай бұрын
Bingo. My sibling and I were walking at 10 months already thanks to walkers.
@razmackenzie41869 ай бұрын
This just shows how stupid this country is, due to parents negligence you ban products and then say "developement" what about the non hip safe carriers? Can sell a bunch of shit here that should be illegal but God forbid you have a baby walker. Grown up to become an adult that needs adults to tell me how to live. You need a license and permission from the government to literally do anything now. This isn't freedom
@user-jw8ko7yq3q3 жыл бұрын
Lol you already have one pis** of producer :) Really how much you have to be cash-oriented to create products that are proven to be harmful.. anyway great video Kate, as usual. My friend's kid struggled with toe gait for a long time, he was suspected cerebral palsy in the beginning, but fortunatelly it was not the case. He was kept in baby walker since 7 months old. Rehabilitation took 2 years.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment. I am more than sure there will be more angry birds :) as I say - I don't care, these are facts and it has to be said. Suspecting CP always causes a lot of stress. Many parents unknowingly risk it.
@lilyseestheworld78652 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest advice! Most advice on YT is just marketing :( So nice for a change :)
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jaapgeluk51873 ай бұрын
Walkers/Jumpers... hell no. Push walkers as a toy, sure. But not push walkers as a crutch.
@leadminer49578 ай бұрын
Not convinced, two generations of our family used walkers with no problems. Head injuries ? Again, it's not convincing. Why blame walkers? Parental supervision is to blame. You live at the top of the stairs, then put up a gate or other measures. Don't blame the walker, blame the parents.
@robeniltonguedes7335 Жыл бұрын
funny that today's adults and we were kids of the 80's and 90's survived the walkers 😆
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid Жыл бұрын
Hello. Thank you for the comment, but I strongly disagree. I see nothing funny about it. It's a bit like saying that smoking is safe because you've smoked all your life and you didn't get cancer. An estimated 230 676 children
@sleepysundaykittens32122 жыл бұрын
I disagree with the push walkers. Occupational therapists don't say they are bad. Yes Jumpers and baby walker limit movement of the hips which is terrible, but not push Walkers. Essentially learning how to walk in effect is learning how to catch yourself how to fall. They will pull on the parents in the beginning anyway. You can always watch to make sure the feet are flat when they are pushing the cart.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment! Let me explain why I disagree with your statement: occupational therapists recommend pushwalkers due to the large number of fantastic toys that a child can play with, develop their precise motor skills (which is great!), BUT in most cases they do not know exactly the issues related to the shaping of the gait pattern in infants. Learning to stand or walk, a child strives to achieve balance with the lowest possible energy cost (what we use in adulthood). By building a standing position in reaction with the ground, baby will learn it fastest. If you give him a pushwalker, which is on wheels and keeps driving away all the time (!) - the child will have to tilt the torso, tighten the shoulders, shifting the center of gravity too much forward. You can try it on yourself by pushing the shopping cart for few minutes with your trunk flexed - see how much energy it will be for you and notice that after a while your body will let you know that it is overloading. It is exactly the same with a child. You write that the pusher does not restrict hip movements, which is not entirely true. I agree that this limitation is much greater in the case of walkers or jumpers, but if we analyze a child's gait with a pusher, it also occurs. The important thing here is the femoral antetorsion angle, which changes as the child learns to walk (it grows steadily from birth, reaching 35 degrees around the age of two, and then decreases to a typical adult value of around 12 degrees). It is this angle that is responsible for the way the child places a load on the lower limb - the child's first steps are on a wide base and the torso should lean out laterally (like a duck). The first steps load the entire foot at the same time, reducing pressure per unit area, while still securing the cartilageous, soft structure of the foot arch. If you give a child a pusher - it will start to overload the forefoot against the natural, physiological development of the hip joint. And of course, you can say the baby only uses the pusher for a while and the impact is small. The truth is, a healthy baby doesn't need a walker, jumper or pusher to learn to stand and walk - so why to buy one? But if a child has deficits, for example in the form of abnormal muscle tone or foot defects - then such devices unfortunatelly escalate the problem. Have a great day! Kate :)
@sleepysundaykittens32122 жыл бұрын
@@katephysiotherapistwithbraid when babies walk with parents they also pull on them forward, so are you saying parents should be removed? How will they ever be able to learn how to walk? By magic?
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid2 жыл бұрын
@@sleepysundaykittens3212 Wow, what's the sarcasm for? Both standing and walking are part of a child's neurophysiological development, and a healthy child really does not need any help of any kind to achieve these abilities. Just like you don't teach a healthy baby how to roll or crawl, he or she will do it on their own, because it is encoded in the nervous system.
@victoriamfon98232 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, i bought 2 walkers for my girls 2 days ago
@alinewls46292 жыл бұрын
@@victoriamfon9823 I was looking for a pushing walker myself 🙈 I better save that money
@erikadee866811 ай бұрын
My son used a bouncy swing and has never had issues walking. In fact, he was walking by 9 months, which some people say is earlier than usual. He’s 5 now . Don’t let this lady scare you.
@katephysiotherapistwithbraid11 ай бұрын
I'm not scaring anyone. I'm just saying (according to scientific research) that these devices are useless when it comes to teaching children how to walk, and additionally they are potentially dangerous (which is also scientifically proven - please see the video description, there you will find links to scientific articles and studies) . And yes, in Canada the sale of baby walkers is prohibited by law. I didn't come up with this (you mentioned it before editing your comment). I'm simply against pushing unnecessary bull*** and useless products onto parents. And I'm really glad that your baby is healthy. Have a nice day.
@chelseapena19922 жыл бұрын
lol
@tammyhayes6920 Жыл бұрын
LMAO no harm in using them. My son has a jumpy swing and a walker. They make him happy Im not taking them from him. And he will only walk in his walker so until he can walk without it he's going to keep using it