THE BABY TRAVELER
The trotter is a device with wheels, in the middle of which the baby is placed, on a seat, in order to propel itself by pushing on its feet. It is therefore distinguished from the ypala, in which the child is held upright by a nacelle. Parents have many questions about the usefulness and use of this equipment. Here are some explanations It is possible to put the child in a trotter as soon as he is able to stand alone, without tipping on the side. This is usually the case around the age of 8 months or 9 months. Before giving him the opportunity to trot, he must be allowed to crawl! In order not to use it abusively, it is advisable to stop using the walker when walking alone.
THE TROETER, A GAME FOR BABY Contrary to popular belief, the goal of the walker is not to accelerate the learning of walking in children. It is a playful equipment that will help him in his acquisition of autonomy, for example to follow his parents from one room to another; the seat ensures support and balance, it can move freely and in complete independence. In addition, this game stimulates him to set out to discover his environment, at a time of his growth where he would be incapable without this help. This allows him to explore the house very early and expand his field of discovery. Moreover, the baby becomes accustomed to feeling safe while standing, and his physical activity is favored. The muscles of his legs, strongly urged to move, are toned; in fact, they still have weaknesses, while the muscular strength of their arms is more developed, the latter offering a better support. At his own pace, he will learn to perfectly master all the pushing movements on his legs to turn, change direction and retreat. This will give him confidence and develop his motor skills. MAKE A GOOD USE OF THE TROLLER It is advisable to limit the use of the trotter, in order to prevent the child from becoming too lazy and able to acquire the taste of walking. 1 hour per day is a good duration, for periods not exceeding 15 minutes in a row. Baby should always be supervised when using the walker, notably to prevent access to the stairs, but also to slopes and slopes that could be dangerous. It is necessary to remove from his path all the objects that could constitute an obstacle, as well as those which, placed in height, could fall on him if he tries to seize it.