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A baby walker is a device that can be used by infants who cannot walk on their own to move from one place to another. Most commonly, it has a base made of hard plastic sitting on top of wheels and a suspended fabric seat with two leg holes. A baby walker often has toys attached to the top to entertain the baby. It is designed for a child between 4 and 16 months. Many parents believe that such walkers teach a child to walk faster, however, studies suggest that it is not true, and they may actually delay walking.[1] The devices have also led to many injuries.[2][3] [4][5]In fact, CPSC, American Academy of Pediatrics[6] and other organizations have issued warnings to discourage parents from using baby walkers. Baby walkers have been banned in Canada.[7]
References
- ^ Do baby walkers delay onset of walking in young children? PMID 12447120
- ^ Baby Walker Injuries PMID 7088607
- ^ The infant walker: A previously unrecognized health hazard. Am J Dis Child 1982 PMID 7064944
- ^ Baby Walker Injuries PMID 16494707
- ^ How safe are childcare products, toys, and playground equipment? A Swedish analysis of mild brain injuries at home and during leisure time 1998-199. PMID 12861912
- ^ American Academy of Pediatrics. "Injuries Associated With Infant Walkers" (web reprint). Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
- ^ "Ban on Walkers". Retrieved on 2008-03-23.
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