For example, babies
who use baby walkers may:
- Trip and fall over
- Roll down stairs
- Trap a finger
- Be burned, poisoned or otherwise hurt after reaching for a dangerous object or falling into a pool or bathtub
Even new baby walkers
— which typically use brakes to prevent falls and are too large to fit through
doorways — can still lead to serious injury. In addition, research shows that
use of baby walkers can actually delay when a baby begins to sit, crawl or walk
unassisted, as well as slow a baby's mental and motor development.
Don't allow your baby
to use a baby walker and make sure that your baby's other caregivers don't use
baby walkers, either. Instead, consider using a stationary activity center,
play yard, playpen or high chair. These devices will allow your baby to play
safely as he or she learns to sit, crawl and stand
Mayo Clinic
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