Because they are dangerous, Canada has banned the use of baby walkers. Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has asked the U.S. 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.
“Opponents of the p » Read more: How to Protect Your Child From Dangerous Baby Walkers
What makes mobile walkers dangerous? Experts say their very design helps kids move easily – often much too easily for them to sustain serious injuries.
“About three million baby walkers are sold in the United States each year. They are generally used in the 2- to 4-month period after a child can sit up and before he can walk without assistance. But by giving a child added height, a walker suddenly brings him » Read more: Why Baby Walkers are Dangerous
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, baby walkers aren’t safe for a baby’s use. In fact, they all encourage parents to throw their infant walkers away! Such a waste, if you must say. Good for you if you have not bought any one of these for your kid. But if you already did, these statistics might alarm you:
Fact #1: Around 14,000 children were injured due to baby walkers annually.
Fact #2: Since » Read more: Will Baby Walkers work for your baby?
