True or False: A Baby Who Wears Shoes or Uses an Infant Walker
Will Learn to Walk SoonerEn Español (Spanish Version) Many
parents believe that a baby who wears shoes or uses an infant
walker will learn to walk sooner. Baby walkers are intended to
allow infants, who are able to sit up but not yet walk by
themselves, to move around independently. Walkers consist of a
cloth seat that supports the baby’s weight but lets his feet
touch the floor. The base of the walker is set on wheels,
allowing for easy mobility. Infant walkers have become immensely
popular, and parents often welcome such a simple form of
entertainment and exercise for their child. However, studies
have shown that infant walkers can be dangerous. Furthermore, no
studies have found that walkers help children learn to walk
sooner, and some have even found that using a walker appears to
hinder proper development. Putting a baby in shoes at an early
age will not encourage him to walk sooner. In fact, keeping a
baby barefoot helps strengthen foot musc