Question 1

when i can put my babies on the walker they are now six months?

Accepted Answer

You decide: Walkers are only good for baby sitting for a short period of time.  They encourage babies to use the wrong muscles, when it comes to walking.  I would limit the use to 45 minutes a day and be careful of stairs.  I regularly see babies fall down stairs in walkers in spite of the warnings.

Question 2

babies in walkers causes pigeon toe?

Accepted Answer

Born with pigeon toe: The old walkers are not safe and not made anymore because they are not safe. Too many toddlers fell down stairs. They were not known to cause pigeon toes. There are different causes ranging from twisted ankles or feet at birth to hips that grew onward  at an older age.

Question 3

is walker bad  for  babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes & no: Walkers are associated with a significant number of early childhood head injuries & have fallen into disfavor with most child care experts.They do provide the sitting child with a  distraction & some very wide based platforms are safer than others. From a different vantage point, they do not help baby learn to walk. If anything, they provide mobility with less effort & may delay skills.

Question 4

can dandy walker syndrome become worse in late adulthood when already diagnosis as an infant?

Accepted Answer

Dandy Walker Syndrom: Yes, it can get worse. This is particularly true if the patient never got a shunt (or it stopped working) and the intracranial pressure increases. These patients have a broad range of neuro abnormalities so generalizations for a particular patient aren't much help,

Question 5

is it right or wrong to use walkers for infants ? does it help infant to walk or harmful? i have eight months infant , can i use it?

Accepted Answer

Trends: The modern approach is to avoid it; not only for being unnecesary (think, in nature, no living creature ever needed such a device to learn to walk..) but also because the "driver" totally lacks the skills for it (imagine, close to stairs). However, if it's still your choice, never leave the kid unattended or close to potentially damaging surroundings (pools, unstable furniture, glass doors, etc.

Question 6

are bumbo seats and various walkers safe for babies? does it affect development? baby is 5 months old

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The seat is just a simple device for your convenience. It neither aids or detracts from development. Walkers have mixed effects. They have been associated with head injuries in infants who encounter uneven surfaces or who use them as scooters. They may delay natural walking in some. I would never put my kid in a walker.

Question 7

i am extremely concerned about my infant baby develop small bruises on her back and stomach since she is now mobilizing in her baby walker.?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Bruises on the legs are common. Bruises on back and stomach are not. She should be checked by your pediatrician. Also walkers are no longer recommended because they cause injuries.

Question 8

can i put my baby on walker, he is 7 month 8 days

Accepted Answer

I would avoid one: Although quite popular, walkers are not a necessary part of baby equipment. As the child becomes more agressive in their scooting about, the frequency of tip overs increases along with head injuries. Tip overs happen as wheels snag carpet, cords, floring change etc.

Question 9

my baby 7months can i use baby walker ?

Accepted Answer

Talk 2 pediatrician: It seems that you want to wait until your baby can walk before putting it in a baby walker (if I'm understanding it right). You want the baby to have stronger legs to be using a walker. Again, speak to the pediatrician who has your baby's measurements, weight, and information to make a better decision.

Question 10

why do they put tennis balls on some walkers?

Accepted Answer

To increase friction: They can be helpful to increase friction and to decrease chances of slips and falls.

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