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Walkers are devices used to help people walk with more steadiness and safety.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Treats

Avoiding falls

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My baby 7months can I use baby walker ?

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Can you suggest a good app for walkers?

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What are tips for using a walker safely?

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How can I keep my walker from rolling away?

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Can I put my baby on walker, he is 7 month 8 days

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Is it better to use a wheeled walker or a stationary walker if unstable?

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Why wont people use walkers or canes when they need them, my neighbor holds on to my other neighbor instead of using them, id be glad to buy them one.

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Is walker bad for babies?

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What are the symptoms of dandy-walker syndrome?

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Can you tell me anybody with dandy walker syndrome?

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Can we rent a wheelchair or walker reimbursed on medicaid?

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What happens if I have dandy walker syndrome, can I get ssi?

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

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What is dandy-walker syndrome (also known as dandy-walker malf)?

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How rare is it to get diagnosed with dandy-walker variant as a child?

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Is there anyone here that has known an adult with dandy-walker syndrome?

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If someone is at risk for falls, is it better to have carpet or is that awful for wheelchairs and walkers?

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My daughter is four months old and she enjoys standing and pulling herself up; is she too young to be in a walker?

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My child is 6 months should put in walker circular? What food should give? She feed with formula is 8.500 kg, 67 CM length

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