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This tends to push your baby forwards, which can affect their posture and control of their trunk and legs. Combining a forward-leaning posture with standing on their tip-toes, can add stress to the ankle joint, calf muscles and the Achilles tendon.
This has been reported to contribute to decreased glute muscle use and the potential shortening of the Achilles tendon when excessive time is spent in this position [8].
This concern is discussed extensively by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, who issued a statement over a decade ago stating that baby walkers should be avoided [9]. While there is clear evidence that bouncing and jumping is a great form of play in later childhood, in the developing spine of a baby, the forces involved may create structural distortions within the spine and create problems in the future.
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip DDH is a destructive condition of the hip that commonly affects infants and children, and is caused by abnormal stresses on the hip joints and pelvis. The International Hip Dysplasia Institute says the following about baby carriers, toys and other equipment:. The risk to the hips is greater when this unhealthy position is maintained for a long time. Healthy hip positioning avoids positions that may cause or contribute to development of hip dysplasia or dislocation.
The healthiest position for the hips is for the hips to fall or spread naturally apart to the side, with the thighs supported and the hips and knees bent.
The positioning of the sling in the case of the Jolly Jumper does not support the thigh and hip at all — in fact it recreates the exact position that can contribute to the development of DDH. Something we recommend to all of our Practice Members who have just had babies is baby wearing.
Wearing your baby allows you to have free hands, it acts as physical activity for you in the postpartum period because of the added weight, it encourages mother-baby bonding, and very importantly, helps stimulate your babies brain and vestibular system WITHOUT forcing them into a weight bearing position.
A child with signs of stress in their nervous system, or structural distortion in their spine may present with irritability, difficulty sleeping, difficulty breastfeeding, flat head, head tilt, inability to turn head one way, or even colic , just to name a few.
Properly applied Chiropractic care is equally important for children as it is for adults — after all, both have a spine and nervous system, and both need them to function at their best in order to learn, thrive, and develop to their potential.
If your child has never had a full and comprehensive spinal examination, click below to request your complimentary paediatric consultation with one of our Doctors.
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