Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
6Months, Is it good to use baby walker
Hello Doctors,
My daughter is 7 months now, as all parents, we too like her walking soon.
But I heard that it is not suggested to give the kid a walker as she won't get natural strength to walk on her own.
Could you please advice me on this?
Is it recommended to provide the kids with babywalkers?
Thanks in advance
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Let the child grow up by itself, dont be so impatience about walking....
Next Steps
child will walk by 15 months of age so no need to do hurry....
Health Tips
let the child to enjoy her infancy....
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+153
Give walker only after 10months. Child should be monitored while in the walker
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Baby Walkers (much unlike their name) take your baby’s time away from the floor so they miss out on practising repetitive movements needed for them to reach their walking milestones.
With a walker, babies tend to use their toes which tightens their leg muscles and interferes with normal walking development. Once out of the walker, they often want to keep using their toes, which is not how babies usually learn to walk. Walkers may in short delay walking.
So, I would siggest you allow your baby to walk naturally. They should be standing with support by 11 to 12 months and in no time you will see your little one take the first baby step independently.
Next Steps
Allow the baby to crawl and stand with support.
Avoid walkers
Health Tips
as above
Answered
Flag this answer
1/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Walkers are not recommended.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhavya K B
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Hassan
Baby will try to stand on its own by 12 month and walks by 15 month. 7 month is too early for any child to walk. Let child learn walking naturally at right age.
Walkers will cause abnormal gait, wide pelvic gait and tip toe walking and if unattended it results in accidental fall and injuries.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.