Canada has banned the use of dangerous baby walkers. Unfortunately, other countries have yet to do the same.
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the Consumer Product Safety Commission to do the same. But that request has been denied although the proposed ban is supported by the Consumer Federation of America, the American Medical Association and other concerned groups.
“Op » Read more: Guidelines for the Safe Use of Baby Walkers
A baby walker is a very simple device. At it’s simplest, it’s nothing more than a small framework of plastic or metal sitting atop a platform with wheels on the bottom and a cushioned seat in the center. When a baby is placed inside, it helps the child to move around.
The height of the baby walker boom was the mid 1990’s. But they managed to retain their popularity until the abnormally high accident rate of babies tha » Read more: Should You Put Your Child In A Baby Walker?
First, consider how you are planning on using the walker. If you plan on putting your baby in it and leaving him/her in there for unattended periods of time, a baby walker may not be the right choice for you. Because of the mobility factor, baby walkers can be dangerous for unsupervised children-accidents like falling down stairs or falling over backwards can happen. If you want something to entertain your child while keeping hi » Read more: Baby Walker – Things You Need to Know Before You Buy
