Around most accessories that make life easieryoung mother, there is a lot of controversy. Are baby slings, jumpers, walkers and rocking chairs really necessary? Or is it the machinations of lazy moms who do not want to pay attention around the clock to the dear child and sacrifice themselves to motherhood, as they did before?
В действительности любая мама вправе освободить hands for a couple of minutes and take care of yourself or household chores, and modern devices give her the opportunity. And with the skillful and competent use of these children's accessories there is nothing wrong. The main thing is to make sure that they are really safe, and the baby is comfortable and cozy in them. Walkers Happy Baby - one of these "salvation" for mom.
About the brand
Brand Happy Baby appeared in the UK in 2005year The brand was founded by a group of enthusiasts who have extensive experience in creating children's accessories. A team of specialists of the company knows exactly what is required for modern moms and dads, since how many months it is safe to use their devices, how to ensure the comfort and convenience of the child and win his interest.
Бренд Happy Baby – это коляски, ходунки, манежи, feeding chairs and car seats. Parents prefer Happy Baby Walkers because of their reliability and functionality, as well as availability. In addition, all products are made of safe materials for babies, and the designs of devices take into account the physiological features of babies of a certain age.
Let's get acquainted with the main models of Happy Baby Walkers.
Smiley
Standard Model (Happy Walker)Baby Smiley) is intended for babies not older than 7 months and weighing up to 12 kg. This is a classic model that helps a child learn to keep his balance upright. In the Happy Baby Smiley walker, you can adjust the seat height and footrest position. The model is equipped with a music panel, which is sure to interest the little explorer. The elements of the panel are designed to develop the hearing and vision of the baby, as well as fine motor skills of the fingers.
Mario
Walkers Happy Baby Mario - model moreadvanced than the previous one. In this device, the child can already be from 6 months, and the load, on which the walkers are designed, reaches a solid 15 kg. For the convenience of mothers, the device has a removable handle, and the design itself is light and durable.
Как и ходунки Happy Baby Smiley, эта модель equipped with a music panel with developing elements. Thanks to this detail, the mother will be able to rest for a few minutes - the child will be attracted to toys with musical effects. The panel is easily removed, and under it is found a convenient table with a notch under the glass.
Ходунки Happy Baby Mario могут быть adjusted for height, because it is so important to ensure the comfort of the baby during movement. Flooring will be protected from scratches due to soft silicone wheels, and when folded, the design will not take up much space.
Robin
Another popular model of the British brand -Walker Happy Baby Robin. This is a versatile design that has all the advantages of other Baby Baby Walkers and has its own unique properties. First of all, this model is a transformer. By simple manipulations, the walkers are turned into a rocking chair, and at the bottom there is a comfortable pad for the legs.
The seat is adjustable in three positions, andthe music panel is removed, with the result that the structure becomes a highchair. The minimum age for using a Happy Baby Robin walker is 6 months, they are designed for a weight of not more than 15 kg.
Walkers - benefit or harm?
Many moms have a natural question - do they need Happy Baby walkers for their children, will they harm their favorite crumbs?
The opinion of pediatricians in this regard can not be calledunequivocal. Many doctors will never recommend such an adaptation to mom, considering it unnecessary and even dangerous. It is believed that if used improperly, walkers can provoke flat-footedness, curvature of the spine and even phimosis.
For how many months can a walker be used,opinion of an orthopedist? It turns out that these specialists are categorically against walkers in principle, because the vertical load on the immature spine can be dangerous. Any orthopedist will tell mom that forcing a child to stand upright when he is not ready for this is unnatural. Neurologists and psychologists are not happy with this adaptation either for a number of reasons.
But there are doctors who are more loyal toto walkers, considering them harmless at rare and correct use. Anyway, all parties agree on the age - such a construction is categorically not allowed for use in the age of up to six months. In this case, the baby should be able to confidently hold the back and sit without support.
Child safety rules in the walker
Leaving the child even in the safest and most comfortable walkers, parents should observe the following safety rules:
- Make sure that the child’s foot rests on the floor with the entire foot, but it does not bend too much. To do this, you can adjust the height of the device.
- Even in a walker and in the presence of protective thresholds, the child should not play near the stairs and other dangerous places where he risks falling.
- Do not leave the baby alone. If he needs help or he gets tired of being in a walker, and there are no parents nearby, the baby can be seriously afraid that it will affect his psyche.
- Не стоит сажать 6-месячного малыша в ходунки often and for a long time. It is recommended to do this no more than 2 times a day for 2-3 minutes. Gradually, the period of the child in the device can be brought up to 40 minutes, but no more.
And last, before you get a walker HappyBaby as a gift, it is worth asking permission from parents. Not all are favorably related to such devices that can affect the health of your favorite kids. This accessory causes a lot of controversy all over the world, so it’s best to leave it to the parents to decide if their children need a walker.
