A popular 1940s newsreel showcased a mechanical contraption designed to develop infant leg muscles, often referred to as a "baby exerciser" or "baby treadmill." This device typically involved a baby kicking spokes on a rotating wheel, intended to strengthen them for walking or sports. Credit: AP Archive | History In Pictures
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A popular 1940s newsreel showcased a mechanical contraption designed to develop infant leg muscles, often referred to as a "baby exerciser" or "baby treadmill." This device typically involved a baby kicking spokes on a rotating wheel, intended to strengthen them for walking or sports. Credit: AP Archive | History In Pictures
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Past Insider | History on Instagram: "The 1940s were an era of unique inventions for early childhood development, most notably the "Baby Exerciser" (often called a "treadmill for babies"). These contraptions were designed to help infants strengthen their leg muscles to become "potential soccer stars," as one vintage newsreel put it. One popular version featured a cradle under a set of bars that allowed babies to kick their way in circles, supposedly preparing them for walking and crawling. Follo
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