Jumpers: pros and cons (Komarovsky). Jumpers: pros and cons

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Very often there are disputes on the topic: "Jumpers for and against." Komarovsky Evgeny Olegovich (a well-known pediatrician) speaks unambiguously on this score. Unlike many mothers and generous relatives, among whom there is an opinion that jumpers are the best gift for the birth of a baby, he has no doubts.

What are jumpers?

Jumpers or a children's developmental simulator is a design that is fixed in a doorway. Due to the rubber holders, the child can bounce and sway in different directions. To do this, he only needs to push off the floor with his legs.

This entertainment, as a rule, causes great delight in the baby, and mom frees her hands. Thus, she can do some household chores while the baby is having fun on her mini-attraction. Many parents choose jumpers as entertainment for their child. The price of this product is low, and then they can be donated or sold, because the period of use of the jumpers is short, and during this period of time they will not lose their presentable appearance.

At what age do parents think about jumpers?

Average age when adults put baby in jumpers is 3-4 months.

If a child is confidently holding his head by 2 months, then you can try to put him in jumpers, but only after consulting a pediatrician, orthopedist and neurologist.

If you listen to the advice of a famous pediatrician, then in his video, where he discusses the topic "Jump Walkers: Pros and Cons", Komarovsky does not give a clear answer from what age you can resort to these devices. At the same time, he clearly articulates the idea that the time that the child will spend in them should be minimal.

But most often this developmental simulator for children is recommended after 4 months. For this age, models are selected that have devices for support in the armpit area.

If the child is over 6 months old, he can already buy other jumpers, the age is just right for a model without support.

Specialists who advocate jumpers recommend starting their use when the baby already knows how to hold toys in his hands, tries to manipulate them and tries to actively learn about the surrounding reality.

Why buy jumpers?

Jumpers for children are usually purchased in order to entertain the child. In fact, there is a hidden meaning in this desire. Adults rush time, they want the baby to quickly get on his feet and be able to contemplate the world around him in an upright position.

Of course, we, adults, somore familiar and more convenient, so it seems to us that it is more interesting and useful for the general development of the child as well.

Plus, this is a telling name, which is also misleading - "developmental simulator for children." What mother does not want her child to develop physically? And for this she is ready to use jumpers, the price of which does not bite compared to many educational toys?

The main reasons manufacturers favor jumpers

1. Jumpers help the baby learn upright posture.
2. The little explorer begins to realize that he can control his movements, adjust the speed and acceleration of his jumps.
3. During the "classes" on the developing simulator, the muscles of the legs and back are strengthened.
4. Considering the issue of "jumpers for and against", Komarovsky mentions the very first and most important advantage of this invention - the free hands of the mother.
5. During the child's stay in jumpers, his vestibular apparatus develops, coordination of movements improves.
6. The child's hands are free while in jumpers, and he can do some other useful thing, for example, crush a rough object in his hands.
7. Jumping gives the child an indescribable delight, because this new position allows him to make new discoveries and explore the world while standing.
8. In jumpers, the child is protected from dangerous objects.

Variety of patterns

Today, the children's goods market offers a huge number of jumpers of various designs. Models differ from each other in mounting methods, designseats, spring elements. This factor can be attributed to what encourages parents to purchase jumpers.

The most popular children's products on the market are the so-called VIP models, which include 3 functions: bungee jumpers-swings. Their main plus is that the age of the child for this developing simulator is up to 2 years, unlike the classical model.

When should jumpers not be used categorically?

Despite the fact that there is no unequivocal opinion about the benefits or harms of this entertainment, there are a number of situations where jumpers for children are prohibited. Pay special attention to this so as not to harm your baby.

• You can not put a child in jumpers when his skin is inflamed where there is close contact with the elements of the product.
• If the baby does not hold his head, this entertainment is not for him yet.
• It is strictly forbidden to use jumpers when the child has disorders in the field of neurology and orthopedics.

Dear doctor against jumpers

In a wonderful video on the topic "Baby walkers: pros and cons" Komarovsky very intelligibly explains the dangers of "vertical" devices for children. These include jumpers and walkers.

The most important and convincing argument is this. First, the child must know himself and the world around him in a horizontal position. By nature, it is laid down that babies first learn to crawl, and then stand and walk. And this is no accident.

Everything in the baby is "planned" by nature. She isprotects the not fully formed children's spine from the heavy load that the jumpers put on it.

In addition, while crawling, the muscles and ligaments of the back are formed, which will later become the key to a he althy upright posture.

More arguments against jumpers

Not only Dr. Komarovsky is against the use of a children's developmental simulator. Many pediatricians also come forward with their thoughts on the dangers of using jumpers.

• There is a violation of muscle tone when the child is put in jumpers. A photo of the baby in this position clearly shows that there is compression in the perineum.



• If adults do not control the time the child is in the jumpers, a long jump creates a big load on the legs. In the future, this may result in deformation of the bones of the legs and even lead to a curvature of the spine.
• Jumping creates obstacles in the way of foot development, the transition to standing on a full foot is erased, thus making it difficult to develop a sense of balance.
• "Jumping", the child gets used to the fact that he leans on both feet, this can later lead to problems in learning to walk.

Stay safe

If the choice is made and the child wants to buy jumpers, photos of happy kids in this device do not give rest, and you want to please your baby, then you need to follow a number of safety measures. This will minimize all risks.

1. Limit the amount of time your child spends in jumpers. It shouldbe no more than 15 minutes at a time. You can "jump" several times a day.
2. When a child has not yet learned to sit, to reduce the load on the spine, the baby's posture is fixed with special straps that are pulled under the armpits. When the spine gets stronger, it will be possible to remove these straps.
3. Before letting the baby “free jump”, it is worth checking the availability of the edges of the furniture, about which the child can be injured at the time of an accidental collision with them.

It can be seen that opinions about the dangers and benefits of jumpers differ, but you should treat everything, listening to common sense. After all, a child can grow up he althy and strong in jumpers, or he can have a bunch of he alth problems if he has never been put in jumpers or walkers. Everything is very individual, and you should focus only on your baby and on the state of his he alth today.