Tip Tuesday!!! Say NO to the Exersaucer!
Posted on August 18th, 2015
Today’s Tip Tuesday addresses the problems with a toy found in most homes with a small child: the Exersaucer. These tips were brought to you by Lisa Barich, PT, C/NDT.
The Top 10 Reasons NOT to Use the “Exersaucer”
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It is not a good substitute for individual attention.
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Small kids need supervised “tummy time” to develop back, neck, abdominal and buttocks muscles.
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Children learn more when their environment is not limited.
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Infant “equipment” should be used rarely.
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It sets up incorrect postural alignment.
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The crotch is not a weight bearing surface.
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Babies at risk may stiffen their legs and go up on the tip toes in an abnormal pattern of movement.
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A relatively clean floor is a better place to play.
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Cognitive development is contingent upon mobility.
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The baby does not get a variety of tactile experiences to the extremities and face.
Questions? Contact Lisa at:
Lisa Barich PT, C/NDT
barichlisag@gmail.com
(773)616-7638