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Please someone confirm or deny something for me?

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 22:49

Someone has told me that letting a baby (she's 14 weeks old) stand up for too long can damage their hips. Is this true? I'd have thought that if she wants to stand up I should allow her as it will strengthen her legs for walking etc when she's older.

Also as an extra - is there things she should be doing development wise by now or is she too young to worry about that?

Cheers all
xxx

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shelleylou · 26/04/2008 22:51

My ds always wanted to be on his feet so he was held so he could touch the floor without putting loads of pressure on his feet. Hes now nearly 18 months and walks fine.

eenybeeny · 26/04/2008 22:52

Our DS wanted to do that all the time as well. We let him although I have heard the same as you. I honestly dont know what is correct. As for developmental stuff its hard to remember that stage very clearly due to lack of sleep. Check out the MN info on the homepage and also a book like "What to Expect the First Year"

orangehead · 26/04/2008 22:53

DS1 always wanted to stand, he now 6 yrs and perfectly fine

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 22:53

Thanks Shelly - My DD wants to actually stand on her feet though, if you try and support her she gets a strop on until you lower her so she's taking pretty much all her weight.

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shelleylou · 26/04/2008 22:55

I had to do that with my ds aswell about your dd's age. He's never had any problems with his legs feet or hips and was walking at 10 months so it cant have done him any harm

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 22:58

THANKYOU VERY MUCH ALL.

I heard this and started panicking cos I don't want to upset her by not letting her have her way (yes she's spoilt) but don't want to harm her for the future.

Thanks again.

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BigBadMouse · 26/04/2008 23:01

No, it's an old wives' tale. My DD2 was like this - she refused to do anything but try to stand and walk from a very early age. Her hips are fine and she has turned out to be very strong - she walked early too.

Don't concern yourself with things she 'should' be doing by now. If there was anything wrong you'd pick up on it just on instict - they all develop at different rates - she's probably just like 99% other children and ahead on some things, spot on with others and behind a bit with a few bits.

If you really want to know what she 'should' be doing at a particular age then the book 'what to expect - the first year' has a very good section on this. It's actually a rather good book anyway IMO. It would also give you an idea of what she might be doing at her age that might mean she is developmentally advanced.

BaDaBing · 26/04/2008 23:03

If you are forcing her to stand then I can see the danger but if she wants to do it then strely her hips are able to take the weight?

I always walked my ds round this way when he wanted and he walked at 10 months and shows no sign of any hip issues a 20 months.

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:03

Brilliant thanks BBM. I'll see if I can find it cheap on ebay

Thanks again all

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nappyaddict · 26/04/2008 23:05

"Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one of the vertebra in the spine slips forward, causing a bend and pain in the lower back. Some experts believe that wearing the wrong baby carrier can cause spondylolisthesis in your baby. Chiropractor Rochelle Casses says, "As we are finally realising the benefits of "wearing" our infants as we perform our daily activities, we must be careful not to compromise the integrity of our child's spine through the use of improper carriers. "Spondylolisthesis is a condition that can result in the low back from excessive stress, such as a baby's spine might experience in certain carriers on the market today. It is relatively uncommon, but when aggravated is extremely painful.

"If the trend continues to carry our infants in carriers (or place them in walkers, jumpers, etc.) that place our babies' spines in a weight bearing position before the spines is intended to do so, the percentage of spondylolisthesis will increase."

KaSo · 26/04/2008 23:08

I think holding them on you lap in a standing position and leaving them in a baby walker or baby Bjorn (vomit) are very different.

BigBadMouse · 26/04/2008 23:09

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BigBadMouse · 26/04/2008 23:12

btw - soon you will likely come to the point where she will scream until you hold in the position to practice.

Not sure NAs quote is relevant to this situation tbh

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:13

I found this

Seems to be a different cover

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nappyaddict · 26/04/2008 23:17

its about bearing weight ...

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:18

NA - thats about wearing a carrier though, I mean if she's standing up on my legs, not carrying the weight through her spine as such but more through her legs. Would this still apply?

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BigBadMouse · 26/04/2008 23:22

Same book - seen lots of different covers.

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:22

Brilliant! Cheers!!!!!

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nappyaddict · 26/04/2008 23:27

it also mentioned baby walkers that's why i thought it was relevant.

you might like to read this. there is a bit about bearing weight before they are ready and before their bones are full formed. it's fairly near the bottom but the whole thing is quite interesting anyway.

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:28

Thanks NA

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nappyaddict · 26/04/2008 23:34

they're aren't massively relevant. it's annoying cos i had something saved ages ago where a doctor told me not to let him weight bear until he could pull up himself but i can't find it now.

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LuckySalem · 26/04/2008 23:37

Well she'll pull herself to a sitting position if you give her your fingers and 9 times out of 10 when you do that she carries on pulling and stands completely upright.

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nappyaddict · 26/04/2008 23:54

aha found it

2GIRLS · 27/04/2008 11:24

I'm sure it doesn't harm them if she wants to stand and is able to, while you are holding her. My ds was standing and jumping up and down at 4 months (with me holding him), he walked early and is fine.
I think it just depends on the child and how strong they are and like someone said, as long as you're not forcing them then if that's what she can do then she is ready.

After all she won't be in that position for very long if you're holding her which is the difference with the walkers and carriers. You leave them in those things for quite a long time which, on a regular basis, might cause some problems.

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