Hurray! The baby has taken on the walker. Nope, I am happy not because I am proud of her being able to do so, but because I have one more item to keep her occupied, thus more time for myself.

Actually, I have no intention of getting a walker, but my friendly neighbour gave us her daughter’s. Had read a lot about babies injured due to walker (falling off the stairs, fingers or toes pinched between furnitures and walker, etc), and there are also studies showing that children who use walkers may actually learn to walk later than those who don’t (though many parents don’t agree). I also remembered someone saying that babies who zoom around in their walkers are only developing their calf muscles, whereas the more important larger muscles (essential for walking) are not being worked on. Tummy time and crawling will strengthen those muscles.

Anyway, I don’t intent to let her cruise around in it (I was told not to exceed 30min a day). Maybe I should also get a baby chair for her and throw some toys on it to keep her entertained.