Strollers are a great invention that frees up parents' hands and makes it easy to take their babies out, but do you know the correct time for your baby to use a stroller? What harm will it do to your baby if used too early?
1. It is best to use a stroller after the baby is 3 months old.
Some mothers think that they can put their baby in a stroller after the full month. This is actually wrong because:
(1) Increase the baby's fear: Babies are very insecure when they are just one month old and need to be held by their parents to feel at ease. If they are put into a stroller at this time, it may arouse their fear and cause them to cry and fuss.
(2) Affect the baby's physical development: 3 months ago, the baby's body was still in an extremely fragile state, the brain was not yet mature, and the bones were very soft and could not withstand bumps and violent vibrations. If you put your baby in a stroller too early, bumps in the road may harm your baby's brain development and may cause spinal curvature.
2. The dangers of using a stroller too early
If you use a stroller for your baby earlier than this age, there will be two major harms that many mothers are not aware of.
(1) Harm the baby's spine: When using a stroller too early, because the baby is too small and cannot see the outside world, he will try to lean forward and sit up slowly. Some babies may even be able to sit in a stroller before they are six months old.
Mothers should not think that this is a sign of the baby's development and strength. In fact, this will harm the baby's spine. Eight months ago, the baby's bones were relatively soft and the muscles had little strength, which could easily cause scoliosis or hunchback and could also lead to problems with the development of internal organs.
(2) Make the baby insecure: Putting the baby in the stroller too early will cause separation anxiety, make them insecure, and affect their psychological development.
3. Suggestions for using a stroller
(1) If the baby needs to go out before the baby is less than three months old, it is best for parents to hold the baby. If you feel tired, take a break or find someone else to hold the baby. It is best not to let the baby use a stroller.
(2) After the baby is four months old, you can try to put the baby into a lying-down stroller. At the same time, check whether the inside of the stroller is flat and whether there are any uneven places, so as not to affect the baby's spinal development.
(3) After the baby is six months old, he or she can sit in a stroller for a short time, but attention should be paid to supporting the baby's body and avoiding leaning forward.
(4) When the baby reaches eight months old, he can sit independently in the stroller, but the time should not be too long, no more than 1 hour at a time.
Warm reminder: When the baby is sitting in a stroller, parents should fasten the safety belt for the baby. At the same time, when taking the elevator, bus, or going up and down the stairs, take the baby out of the stroller and then move the stroller to avoid danger.