This is the disturbing truth behind the use of baby walkers! Though suppliers introduce them in the market to be of big help to parents, designed for infants to be able to walk and be entertained, studies showed that they are nothing but a useless invention. These days, some parents think twice before buying a walker for safety reason yet still most of them buy without any hesitation due to lack of knowledge about the danger it can bring to their infants.Yes, still many parents in the world today believe that baby walkers contribute to the development of their babies. And still many countries allow the selling, importation, and advertisement of walkers esp. in Asia. On April 7, 2004, Canada became the first country in the world to ever ban them. They conducted a study that proved walkers unhelpful to infants esp. on their ability to walk early and child safety in general. Just a few believed the same result though.
Ugh! I should have known those facts above from the very start 'cause last weekend, after too much encouragement from bebeğim, even though his mom is completely against it, we bought a pink baby walker for our 6 month-old daughter. The walker we bought features a height-adjustable frame, four wheels, four stoppers, and battery-operated toy, with light and music. While it acts as a walker, it is also acts a rocker and a feeding chair.
Actually, I wondered what to do with it since in my observation, our little darling is always excited and happy in using her walker. Why didn't I research about the use of baby walkers before giving my approval to purchase it? I think I won't be able to forgive myself if something happens to our baby while using that walking thing.
Anyway, we always watch after our baby. We make it sure that she is attended and that the floor is clear and nothing unsafe is on her way as to avoid accidents. We do not let her use the walker more than 30 minutes, we clean it well, and examine the pieces before and after use. I am just hoping that she walks soon, so we can get rid of the baby walker soon.
