Baby Walkers and Spinal Development

Baby companies market baby products such as a the Baby Walker, Baby Jumper, and the Bumbo Floor seat as being beneficial for baby. But are they really? According to a Baby Walker marketing ad, walkers “allow a child to explore”, when in reality a child can explore in a much safer and beneficial way by crawling. Walkers encourage walking before a child is physically, cognitively, and neurologically ready to walk. A Jumper “allows baby to enjoy healthy exercise. Babies build strength, balance & coordination safely & comfortably.” What the company fails to tell you is that while in the jumper,… Read More →

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Is Office Work Causing You Pain?

Do you often feel sore and achy after a day at work? Your workstation may be playing a part in this! Here are five helpful tips! Tip #1 – Don’t look down! Monitor height is often too low. If you find yourself looking down to see the screen, you’ve got a problem. Raise your monitor so you look straight ahead. Trust me, your neck will thank you. Your head isn’t the lightest thing in the world and looking down all the time puts a lot of strain on the muscles in your neck. It can also lead to, or worsen… Read More →

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