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i know chiropractics discourage the use of baby walkers because they force the baby into an erect posture before they are ready. do they also discourage exersaucers for this reason? i am not sure if you know what an exersaucer is so here's a link .. http://www.mothercare.com/invt/ly5811
also what about push along walkers? when is it okay to use them? is it okay to use them if the baby likes to walk around with support but they can't actually pull themselves up to standing on their own or should i wait until he can do this first?
Holly,
This is an excellent question! Regarding the exersaucer, I do not see any problem. The child is supported at the seat and is allowed to have intermittent partial weightbearing. The child cannot rock or move the toy, so tumbling down stairs is not likely. In a study in 2003 on "How safe are childcare products, toys and playground equipment? A Swedish analysis of mild brain injuries at home and during leisure time 1998-1999," injured children were categorized based on the type of injury and the toy/items that caused it. The product type that caused most accidents was nursery furniture and, in this category, the baby walker was the most dangerous. Regarding the push carriage, you, the parent, must be on watch to make sure the child doesn't push him/herself in (or down) harms way.
'Hope this helps.
Dr. G
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