50. The Baby Gear You Should Think Twice About

Not all baby gear supports healthy development — even the ones that promise to! In this episode, I’m sharing the baby and toddler items I personally avoid as both a mom and a physical therapist.   We’ll dive into why popular gear like baby walkers, jumpers, and upright seats (like the Bumbo) can actually put stress on developing hip joints, encourage toe walking, and delay milestones like crawling, sitting, and walking. You’ll learn what’s really happening in your baby’s body, plus simple swaps and alternatives that promote strength, stability, and confidence as your little one grows.   If you’ve ever wondered whether those stand-in activity centers or “sit-me-up” seats are helping or hurting — this episode is for you.         In This Episode, You’ll Learn:     💡 The truth about baby walkers and jumpers and how they affect hip and posture development 💡 What makes the “walk-around” activity center one of the worst offenders 💡 How to set up safe play spaces that encourage proper grounding and body alignment 💡 Why sitting positioners can actually delay trunk control and sitting balance 💡 My favorite alternatives: push walkers, play pens, and floor-based play 💡 How open-ended toys and imaginative floor time support strong, healthy movement patterns Hope this episode is enlightening and helps you find joy and reduce pain.    Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!    Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here   Follow on Instagram @dr.amada_ergocoach    Free Download for Breastfeeding Support: Feeding Foundations  EBook