- Knowledgebase: Child Safety, Injury Prevention and Treatment
- Questions about child safety and injury prevention, as well as treatment for minor injuries.
- 34. Should I get a walker for my baby? - Top
- Q: Should I get a walker for my baby?
A: Walkers have fallen out of favor. They are associated with increased accidents. They tip over easily and they allow a non-walking child to get into things they otherwise would not get into. They also retard walking skills rather than improve them So, as a general rule, we do not recommend them. In addition, a recent study showed not only delayed motor skills but also delayed cognitive functioning (intelligence) in walker babies.
- Updated: March 23, 2001
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