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On My Own Two Feet
The Ups and Downs of Pulling Up
By Jacqueline Bodnar
Not surprisingly, household furniture is the most common device that babies use when developing the skill of pulling up. Whether it be a sofa, end table, chair or television stand, babies tend to grab whatever is in reach as a pull-up aid. The problem with such a situation is that not everything is sturdy enough to support the weight of a baby, especially during the pull-up process itself.
Top-heavy tables, plant stands or kitchen chairs can easily topple on a baby when pulled on. The same can be said for items that have cords attached to them. Experts recommend several safety precautions during the pulling up stage of infant development, including the following:
- Removing or securing any items throughout the house that have a cord attached to them and that can easily be reached by a baby (i.e. computers on desks, small appliances, etc.).
- Placing only sturdy furniture in rooms of the house where a baby spends most of his or her time.
- Arranging furniture so that sharp or hard surfaces aren't next to areas where a baby tends to most often practice pulling up – falls are frequent and items such as coffee tables and television stands can easily cause serious injuries when "bumped" by a falling child.
Safety-minded parents also can opt for installing low-level bars to various walls in the house. Not only do they provide a safe, reliable source for babies to practice pulling up, they can also be varied in length to give babies a chance to practice walking on their own as they navigate along the length of the bar.
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