Archive for October 11, 2010

Baby Walker – Myths and Facts

First of all baby walkers was introduced in as early as 1851 which was a patented version previously it was used to hold the child in place and away from cocking area, also the use of baby walkers in preventing him from falling when he is learning to walk was the prima foci. Eventually these baby walkers have undergone numerous changes to accommodate it with changing technology and needs. These Baby Walkers are made up of hard plastic frames which are mounted atop wheels and there is a padded and suspended fabric in between with two holes to place the baby.

They are defined as the “Devices which enhance the efforts of infants who are learning to walk and are helpful for them to move from one place o another without help and without falling”. These devices are useful in babies between the age group 4-16 months.  The targeted use of these devices is to teach a child to walk faster, although some of the pediatricians do not comment on this subje » Read more..

Depression – What is Depression?

The latter type, sometimes referred to as ‘clinical depression’, is defined as ‘a persistent exaggeration of the everyday feelings that accompany sadness’.

If you have severe depression you may experience low mood, loss of interest and pleasure as well as feelings of worthlessness and guilt. You may also experience tearfulness, poor concentration, reduced energy, reduced or increased appetite and weight, sleep problems and anxiety. You may even feel that life is not worth living, and plan or attempt suicide.

Depression can affect anyone, of any culture, age or background. About twice as many women as men seek help for depression, though this may reflect the greater readiness of women to discuss their problems.

One thing that may make it hard for doctors to recognise depression is that people with depression often complain of physical problems, commonly headaches, lethargy, stomach upsets or joint pains, rat » Read more..

Why Baby Walkers are Dangerous

What makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily – often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries.

“About three million baby walkers are sold in the United States each year. They are generally used in the 2- to 4-month period after a child can sit up and before he can walk without assistance. But by giving a child added height, a walker suddenly brings him within reach of hazards such as boiling pots, electric irons and unprotected electrical cords. And kids in walkers travel so fast – three or four feet a second – that even the most attentive parents may not be able to avert disaster,” said Diana Willensky in American Health magazine.

“Babies in walkers plummet downstairs, turn over in walkers that are snagged by cords, door thresholds, and carpet edges, roll themselves against hot wood stoves and heaters, fall over concrete curbs, or tumble into swimming pools. Parents s » Read more..