04. 07. 2008
Jump Walker by Wonjune Song
I thought walkers were out, but wow, take a gander at this design masterpiece! Conceived by Wonjune Song, the Jump Walker is so sleek and modern that it makes me want to rush out and buy one. And this from a woman who never could get herself to buy one of those universally hideous exersaucers, not matter how much it promised to "give me a little break." But my little brother loved his walker when I was growing up, and I live in an apartment so there are no stairs... and unlike other walkers where baby just sits there, Song's unique elastic ring design supports baby in both seated and upright positions, so it actually helps to develop those walking muscles. The way I see it, the only hitch is that this is only a prototype. Darn! But if the Jump goes into production in time for #2, I might just be walking, no sprinting, to the store!
Via Yanko Design and Ohdeedoh.
Posted by Justine
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Stairs are one of the main, but not the only concern for safety with infant walkers. The american academy of pediatrics has some interesting information on their website about walker safety. I find it interesting that the AAP is actually trying to get them banned from sale. Also, there are some studies that show that children who use walkers have no benefit from their use, and in actually start walking AFTER their non-walker counterparts (although they all eventually get on the same developmental schedule in the long run). Just food for thought.
Posted by: K | April 7, 2008 3:26 PM
Yah - these walkers are outlawed in Canada... take away the wheels to make it stationary, and not illegal. Still cool tho!
Posted by: Erin | April 8, 2008 1:39 AM
I dont understand why anyone would have their baby in one of these at the top of any stairs?
Other than this it looks great, where can i buy one in Europe?
Posted by: Dave | July 17, 2008 4:02 PM
ANY kind of walkers have the potential to some sort of complications to the babies. They can cause developmental delays, due to the fact that the developmental milstones are skipped, along with spinal implications. Even the stationary ones create these types of complications. Let's not forget the THOSANDS of injuries to the child PER YEAR! They should not be used...
Posted by: DrJustine | July 24, 2008 11:45 AM