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What is an L-shaped Baby Walker?
L-shaped baby walkers are also known by various other names such as wooden baby walkers, 3 bird wooden walkers, 3 chicken wooden walkers, etc. An L-shaped baby walker is a type of baby walker made of wood, with an L-shaped frame and wheels underneath to help the baby push the walker easily.
The walker only has one push direction to support the baby in pushing the walker forward easily and taking confident first steps with both feet, firmer and more confidently than other types of baby walkers. When using this type of baby walker, babies will learn to shape their steps, orient themselves better, and walk faster.
Pros and Cons of L-shaped Walking Exercise Cars
Pros of L-shaped Walking Exercise Cars
In today's market, each L-shaped walking exercise car typically offers common advantages such as:
- The product is crafted from smooth wood material, devoid of sharp edges, ensuring safety for babies during their walking practice without causing any scratches on their skin.
- The paint color and ink used on the product adhere to children's toy production standards, thus posing no health risks to babies.
- The height of the car is designed to suit most toddlers in their walking stage.
- The vibrant colors and cute motif of 3 chickens pecking rice with each step of the baby's foot stimulate the baby's enthusiasm for walking and pushing forward, aiding in familiarizing the baby with walking, making them quick to learn, and enjoying playful interactions with the chickens.
- The price is reasonable, catering to the budget of most consumers.
Cons of L-shaped Walking Exercise Cars
Despite possessing numerous advantages, L-shaped walking exercise cars still exhibit the following disadvantages:
- The quality of cars in the market varies depending on the price and manufacturing unit. If parents opt for an L-shaped walking exercise car that has been in production for a long time, with signs of wood breakage or fractures at joints, it is advisable not to purchase to avoid endangering the child during walking practice.
- The wheel components are designed to be lightweight, hence prone to wheel wear over time. When encountering water, they are susceptible to slipping on the floor surface or the wheels may get jammed and fail to push smoothly. Therefore, when making a purchase, parents need to meticulously inspect the wheel components.
Should You Buy an L-shaped Baby Walker for Your Baby?
Compared to round baby walkers, L-shaped baby walkers are preferred by parents and pediatricians for the following reasons:
- When using an L-shaped baby walker, there must always be an adult nearby; otherwise, the child is prone to falling and hitting their head or face. Therefore, adults cannot leave the child to walk alone like with round walkers.
- L-shaped baby walkers provide a clearer forward direction, and each step makes full contact with the ground with the entire foot, helping the nervous system to react better, and the baby can feel it more distinctly.
- The details of 3 chickens pecking rice with each step of the baby's foot stimulate the senses and curiosity of the baby, making them more interested in walking practice. Gradually, as the baby gets used to walking, their feet will become stronger, making walking easier without the need for support from a baby walker or a parent.
- Especially with a price range of only 85,000 VND - 300,000 VND depending on the design, weight of the walker, and where it's sold, all parents can easily purchase an L-shaped baby walker for their baby to use.
Guidelines for Parents When Using an L-shaped Baby Walker for Babies
No matter how beneficial it may be, an L-shaped baby walker is only a tool to assist babies in walking practice. Therefore, parents need to pay special attention to the following when using an L-shaped baby walker for their baby:
- Only let the baby use the L-shaped baby walker for a maximum of 1 hour per day.
- Only use the L-shaped baby walker for babies when the baby is 7 months old or older, already able to stand with support and under close supervision from an adult during walking practice.
- Always check the floor surface beforehand to remove any sharp or obstructive objects that may pose a danger to the child before allowing the baby to use the L-shaped baby walker.
