Re: preemie-l Walking Rings
Momofzach@aol.com
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:27:33 -0400
In a message dated 96-06-20 14:06:01 EDT, you write:
<< I am following this thread with interest. I am opposed to walking rings
for a
number of reasons - the main one being the number of head injuries I have
heard about due to the walking ring tipping over. >>
I never used a walker for this reason. However the blame in these instances
lies on the parent for not closely watching their children. The walker
usually "tips over" because an over-adventurous child gets too close to the
stairs.
Even when there are no stairs or other risks of that nature, I think the
tendency to leave a child in it for long periods of time is great. I am not
judging here... i am guilty of using the windup babysitter (the swing).
So, when walkers are used to give a child a new view, for short periods, in a
safe environment, they are great. :)
Kim