Are Walkers Bad for Babies?
Walkers — Devices with Wheeled Frames and Suspended Seats That Let Babies Move Around Using Their Feet — Are Indeed a Safety Hazard. Walkers Are a Leading...
Walkers — devices with wheeled frames and suspended seats that let babies move around using their feet — are indeed a safety hazard. Walkers are a leading cause of injuries in babies, so health and safety experts strongly discourage their use. While in walkers, babies can roll into hot stoves, heaters, and pools.
Why are walkers bad for babies?
Dangers of baby walkers
They are considered unsafe because they move very quickly. Your baby is also taller when upright in a walker and can reach things they usually don't have access to. Potential dangers include: falling down steps or stairs.
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Why do pediatricians not recommend walkers?
But parents should know that pediatricians have warned against baby walkers for decades. A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) shows that infant walkers can cause serious injuries in young children, and AAP continues to recommend that they not be sold or used.
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