American Academy of Pediatrics: Walkers can't help children learn to walk

In order to let the baby walk early, many parents did not hesitate to buy a baby walker for the baby. I thought that with a walker, it would be easy for the baby to learn to walk. I don't know, I spent money and did stupid things.

Can the baby really use the walker?

In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics really does not recommend baby walkers, why? This is because some children use the stroller to accidentally fall off the stairs and fall. It is not recommended for safety reasons.

But some parents will say, do I use a walker for my baby on the ground? The American Academy of Pediatrics also does not recommend it. They think: "The walker can't help the child learn to walk. On the contrary, it will delay the normal movement of the child."

How do children learn to walk better?

American pediatrics suggests that those who do not move the toddler (such as a bouncing chair) or activity center are the best choice. These two devices have no wheels, but the seat can be rotated and has some flexibility. Of course, the answer is not unique. You can also choose a strong four-wheeled trolley or a children's trolley for your baby. However, it's important to remember that no matter which one you choose, make sure it has a handle that can be pushed and can carry a certain weight. When the child climbs up, it won't fall over.

Hong Kong Department of Health's questions and answers about toddlers

Q: My child is now seven months old. I am going to let him walk in the school of baby learning. But some people say that learning to drive a car does not help the children's school. Is this correct?

A: Actually, learning to drive a car is called 'sitting a ride'. Because the children are basically sitting in the school bus, they don't have to really walk their legs. Most of them move around the car like a boat. These rigs only strengthen the muscles of the calf, but ignore the thigh muscles that really need to be used for walking. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend that parents use the school bus. In addition to not helping children learn to walk, improper use can lead to accidents.

Q: How can I help my child learn to walk?

A: To learn, you must let your child practice and learn how to balance the body. Under the supervision of an adult, the child can push the weight-bearing plastic car or the smooth chair forward, or the adult can help the child to step towards her favorite person or toy.

Q: If you are busy doing housework, you should use your school bus to let your child sit in the car for a while. What should you pay attention to?

A: If you need to use the learning car, parents should pay attention to the following five points:

1) Avoid using school buses for too long;

2) To be active in the sight of an adult, it is convenient to see him at any time;

3) Check the structure of the school bus, because some cars may be easy to fold up and hold the child;

4) Don't let the children go too fast when they are learning to drive, so as not to turn over;

5) Pay attention to whether there are any moving objects around, because the child may go near the items that should not be touched. For example, when he walks to the table and pulls the tablecloth down, the objects on the table, such as a kettle, hot tea, etc., will fall on the child's head.

Summary: For the safety of your baby, it is best not to use a walker for your baby. A walker does not allow the baby to walk earlier. It may also affect the baby's normal movement and even fall off the baby. Without a walker, you can have your baby sit on a bounce chair or use a children's trolley. If the parents are busy doing housework, let the children do the walker in a short time, and they must be safely safe to keep the baby away from their sight.