a walker? a NO-NO

I always would like to think that whatever that I had done and am going to do for my child is the best that it could and should be. As a first time mother, there are a lot of questions and uncertainty that I face when dealing with situations. From the day he was born, I was bombarded with a string of decision making questions which is not easy as it would affect how Izzul turn out to be later in life or so I thought.
Are you giving Izzul pacifier? SHould I?
Are you breastfeeding only or mixing? WHich one is better?
Should I let him be swaddled or let him loose?
I was at lost at first. But over time, I learn to make decisions fast and be firm about it - Mostly based on mother's instincts. And one day, I decided, let's put Izzul on a walker - reason: it might help him to walk faster. (see entry on walker)
Last Saturday, I found out, that what I did, basically is hampering the most critical physical activity that a baby should do - Crawling and Creeping. This was based on a research by The Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential.
So how concrete is such a claim? I could only wish he was some neurotic guy who love to see mums like me beating themselves over this.
But no, Glenn Doman was honored at the 2007 Pio Manzù International Conference, held in Rimini, Italy, on October 27-29, 2007 for his dedicated work in the field of child brain development.
I was alarmed, sad, mad.. and a lot of other things at first. Izzul is turning 8 months. He is crawling now... although according to the lecturer, a little bit late -more sad news for me there.
But I can't reverse the time. As disappointed as I am, I am glad at least I am revealed this information now. I believe that it is a lesson learnt for me. I am still raw at being a mother however so, I will try to make it right with the first.
Anyway, this piece of information was given to me at a seminar held by GD Baby (S) Pte Ltd. I will share with more things that I learn during the talk in my next entry. Keep tuning in if you would like to avoid unneccesary turmoil.