Does your little one cruise around in a baby walker? The nation’s pediatricians are once again calling for a ban on the manufacture and sale of these walkers—saying they’re just too dangerous. | | | | | Common Baby Walker Injuries The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has warned parents for years about the injury risks of baby walkers and sought a ban on the wheeled devices, which help babies get around before they've mastered walking. A recent study in the journal Pediatrics renewed calls for that ban. The study, reviewing 230,676 infant walker injuries from 1990-2014, found that: - 74% resulted from falling down stairs while in a baby walker
- 91% were to the head or neck
- 4.5% of the children injured were admitted to the hospital
Other injuries included burns (from rolling into a hot stove) and drowning (after rolling into a pool). If you have a baby walker, consider the injury risks and that pediatricians do not recommend their use. | | | | Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here. | | | | |
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