Walkers are one of the easiest ways to present to mom several minutes of free time, and to the kid independently and to safely study the world around. But it is important to know when it is possible to put the child in this adaptation.
Walkers: recommendations about application
Because around this wonderful adaptation many disputes on its harm and advantage still soar, there is no accurate installation from what age the child can use walkers. But there is a defined list of recommendations which should adhere to young parents. At the same time it is necessary to be guided only by specific features of the kid.
Age restrictions
It is possible to put the child in walkers only in case he is able to sit and get up independently, holding a support. Generally it occurs in 6-7 months. In case of earlier use of this adaptation you can give strong load of a weak backbone of the kid and by that to provoke serious diseases at the child.
Time frames the Maximum period during which the kid can be in walkers is 40 minutes a day. From that, what is the time the baby carries out to them, further formation of his backbone and a musculoskeletal system depends.
To begin to use such design follows from 3-5 minutes a day, gradually increasing time.
The correct situation before use of walkers it is necessary to adjust them on growth of the baby. At the correct situation the child has a support on all foot, and his legs have to be slightly bent in knees, for an opportunity to make a start. The safe area for circulation Take into account that it is strictly forbidden to leave the child in walkers of one. Besides, it is possible to use this device only in spacious rooms without existence of narrow doorways, thresholds and ladders. Contraindications to use of walkers: the rickets raised or on the contrary the lowered muscular tone of legs, violations function of the musculoskeletal device and also presence at the child of injuries of skin to a zone of contact with walkers.
As it is correct to choose walkers
At a right choice of walkers there are several important details to which it is necessary to pay attention first of all: - The basis of a design has to be wide and steady. It is desirable that it had the protective rubberized bumper. - Wheels big and easily maneuvering extensively. - A wide seat, not too rigid, but also not from thin material. Besides, existence of an internal soft bumper, for full protection of the kid against sharp blows and collisions is welcomed. - The back has to be high and rigid. - Height – regulated on growth of the child.
The seat has to wash or have a removable cover easily.
However before use of walkers it is necessary to consult with the treating pediatrician. Only he, watching your kid, can give a practical advice and it is correct to weigh everything pros and cons.