Baby walker: the pros and cons

Can the walker help the child who begins to stand up? In general, no, on the contrary, it is potentially harmful. But if continued use is not recommended.

The walker does not have the consent of the specialists, even if in fact most children appreciate the freedom to move around the house. In fact and unlike what is generally believed, it does not favor the possibility of walking earlier but, on the contrary, it can be an obstacle to correct psychomotor development.

The limits of the walker

By 10-12 months, most babies begin to stand and take their first steps. But it is not a general rule for everyone, because the development times are individual and so, if there are more precocious children who start even at 8-9 months, others wait comfortably for a year and a half.

Furthermore, it can be an impediment to the development of the ability to 'fall well' which, when the child learns to walk, is very important in order not to get hurt, in addition it can prevent him from acquiring the perception of his own motor limits.

Finally, it has been noted that the child accustomed to the walker tends to walk on tiptoes more often, to the disadvantage of the ability to maintain balance in an upright position.

The walker is useful for lazy children.

If continued use is not recommended, the walker could be useful for a certain period for slightly chubby children, who have greater muscle hypotonia (not linked to pathologies) and are therefore more "lazy" than their peers.

In this case, the walker offers support that makes the baby safer and more stable and allows a good workout to his muscles, so that they acquire the necessary tone to support him in an upright position. adjust the height of the panty so that not only the tip of the foot rests on the ground, but the whole sole and heel.

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