Today, there is a lively debate amongst the parents on the topic of what jumps are best for - benefit or harm. In this article we will try to tell you why jumpers are needed, how to hang them, which jumps are better, etc.
I think that hardly anyone will dare to challenge the importance and necessity of physical activity for the normal development of the child. Together with a favorable emotional atmosphere, this is perhaps no less important than satisfying the physiological needs of crumbs, such as sleep and adequate nutrition.
At what age can you use children's jumper?
Until the child learns to walk on his own, he learns the world, sitting in the hands of his parents. All mothers know with what curiosity the kids turn their heads and stretch their hands to the surrounding objects. Closer to 8-9 months, the favorite entertainment for many children is the rhythmic repulsion from the knees of adults - "jumping".
It is at this age can be useful jumpers, walkers. The main indicator that you can use a jumper is the child's ability to sit confidently. Do not rush early to sit the baby - his spine and back should be strong enough. Some models of jumpers are equipped with support systems in the field of armpits, and you can start using or you can from the moment when the child learns to confidently hold his head. Of course, to determine the optimal age for the use of joggers, it is best to consult a pediatrician and get a qualified advice that is right for you.
As a rule, it is hard not to notice the readiness of the crumbs to the walkers - the kid will try hard to push the legs off your knees as soon as he feels that you support it (it is most convenient to hold the child under the handles, covering the armpits with the palms of the hands). Agree, few will be able to throw a whole day at the hands of a child who wants to jump again and again. In addition to fatigue from such games, the young mother must also cope with the fatigue of domestic chores. But you also want to find time for yourself and your husband, friends and yourself ... Without reliable assistants it's extremely difficult to cope with all this, and jumpers allow you to do your own business while talking with the child and watching him. At the same time, you can be sure that he will not get bored in one or two minutes.
What are the jumpers?
To date, the market has two main groups of children's jumps: floor and axillary rollers. From the title it is clear that the children's floor jumping shoes are a floor-mounted structure with a "nest" for the child. Such models have their own suspension system, they should not be fixed to something, but they are rather bulky. They put crumbs in them the same way as in children's swings, while the child's legs are pulled to the floor, and he himself is supported by a jumper seat. Such models are often equipped with wheels that allow the baby to move independently. In this case, the frame ensures the stability of the structure.
Jumps with axillary ridges look like children's swings, but the ropes in them are replaced by dense elastic bands. These jumpers allow you to move part of the load (the weight of the child) to the shoulder girdle. The design of the cradle-seat in them is arranged so as to provide the child with reliable support.
Many parents do not know how to mount jumpers and because of this refuse to use them. Meanwhile, jumpers help the child learn how to control their body, developing vestibular apparatus and muscles. The kid learns to determine his position in space, sees the connection between effort, movement and its consequences, and this significantly activates the development of intellectual abilities. The jumpers are attached to high horizontal bars (such are in all home sports complexes) or to a hook in the ceiling or the doorway.
Why are javelins harmful?
Like any other item of everyday life, with improper selection or use, jumpers can do more harm to the child than good. To avoid this, when buying jumpers, pay attention to the quality of the materials from which it is made, the reliability of the fasteners, pay attention to how many kg of weight the jumpers can withstand, whether the height of the supporting elements, axillary rollers, shock absorber, etc. can be adjusted. If the height of the jumpers is incorrectly chosen,
A healthy child can be continuously in jumpers up to half an hour. Time of stay in them should be increased gradually, starting from two to three minutes. Then the baby should be given a rest. Do not use a walker if the child has irritations on the skin, which can be rubbed, jumping.
If the child is present, anyway, deviations in development, you should consult a pediatrician about the possibility of using children's jumper.
And, of course, in any case, you can not leave the baby in jumpers unattended.