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Host: Are the any alternative to walkers?
Dr. Rene Hackney: Yes, there are they are called an exersaucer and exersaucer are more are stationary. The child is still in that same walker position where they are upright, with their legs down, but when they move their legs, they just spin in a circle rather than moving all-around and gaining that mobility.
Many parents state that they want their children to learn to walk so, they are going to put them in these walkers, but the studies have shown that children who are in walkers it does not benefit their walking in the next few months, it does not help them to built those muscles; it is just getting them up and mobile before they are ready.
Expert: Rene Hackney
Originally a full-time preschool teacher, Dr. Rene Hackney now holds a Master?s in school psychology and a PhD. in developmental psychology from George Mason University. She trained at the Developmental Clinic at Children?s National Medical Center and for the public schools, teaching in parenting programs at each. She has also acted as a consultant to several area preschools.For the last four years, Dr. Hackney has More »
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In this video, parenting educator Dr. Rene Hackney addresses toy safety and guidelines for choosing toys well. This include chocking hazards, age guidelines and ride-ons. The benefits of ?true toys? are also More »
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Tags: Toy, Toys, Safety, Recalls, Parenting, Parents, Child, Children, Play, Shopping, Walkers, Exersaucer
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