"Baby Walkers Cause Thousands Of ER Visits Every Year, Experts Warn" - Carolyn L. Todd
Seemingly innocent baby walkers are being called out as a serious safety hazard for American children. A new study shows that the devices have caused hundreds of ER visits in the U.S. over the past 25 years. Significantly, their findings support the American Academy of Pediatrics’ call for a total ban on the baby walker. Because infants can’t see their legs and feet in the baby walker, they’re not getting the visual feedback associated with the movement of their limbs that they ordinarily would, said Cynthia Katz, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics and general pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Even the most vigilant parents simply can’t guarantee their baby’s safety in every single moment – and baby-walker-related injuries can happen in the blink of an eye. Doctors encourage parents to use one of the many safe alternatives to baby walkers out there.
- Cynthia J. Katz, MD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, General Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai