Sajag Fact Check: Is a walker necessary for children? Doctor told the whole truth of the video clip

Parents eagerly wait for their baby to take small steps. Most parents use walkers to teach walking quickly. They feel that the child will quickly gain balance and learn to walk. There has been a debate going on for a long time whether walkers are safe for children or not. A claim related to this is being made in a reel on the account named Seema Vishwakarma 3 on Instagram. Let us know from the doctor what the claim is and how true it is.

What is the claim in the video?

The user has told in the reel when to give a walker to the baby. The user has told that as soon as the child starts supporting his/her neck and starts sitting, he/she can be given a walker. The child is not able to support his/her neck properly till 6 months. Therefore, when the child learns to walk with the support of something, then he/she should be given a walker.

the whole truth of the claim

To find out the truth of the claim we Dr. Poonam Sidana, Director of Neonatology and Pediatrics, CK Birla Hospital, Delhi. Talked to. According to him/her, the claim of providing walkers for children is not completely correct. Many people believe that a walker helps the child walk faster. But the whole truth is that with the help of a walker, the natural development of children can be hindered. Therefore it should be used wisely.

What does the doctor say?

According to the doctor, walkers support children in an unnatural position. This hinders the development of muscles and balance required for walking. Injuries from walkers are common, sometimes serious.

doctor’s advice

Doctors have advised parents to give their children plenty of time to slide, roll and stand on the floor instead of using a walker. This strengthens their muscles and they learn to balance on their own. Every parent should trust the natural development process of their children. When they are ready, they will start walking on their own.

What came out in the fact check?

The fact check done by the Sajag team revealed that the claim of the reel on Instagram, in which it is said that once the child learns to sit, he/she should be given a walker, is not completely true. According to experts, walkers can be harmful for children. Users are advised not to blindly believe such posts.