Baby walker
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A '''baby walker''' is a device that can be used by [[infant]]s who cannot walk on their own to move from one place to another. Most commonly, it has a base made of hard plastic sitting on top of wheels and a suspended fabric seat with two leg holes. A baby walker often has toys attached to the top to entertain the baby. It is designed for a child between 4 and 16 months. Many parents believe that such walkers teach a child to walk faster, however, studies suggest that it is not true, and they may actually delay walking.<ref>Do baby walkers delay onset of walking in young children? PMID 12447120</ref> The devices have also led to many injuries.<ref>Baby Walker Injuries PMID 7088607</ref><ref>The infant walker: A previously unrecognized health hazard. Am J Dis Child 1982 PMID 7064944</ref> <ref>Baby Walker Injuries PMID 16494707</ref><ref>How safe are childcare products, toys, and playground equipment? A Swedish analysis of mild brain injuries at home and during leisure time 1998-199. PMID 12861912</ref>In fact, [[CPSC]], [[American Academy of Pediatrics]]<ref>{{cite web |last=American Academy of Pediatrics|title=Injuries Associated With Infant Walkers |url=http://aappolicy7.aappublications.org/content/full/pediatrics:108/3/790 |format=web reprint |accessdate=2008-03-23}}</ref> and other organizations have issued warnings to discourage parents from using baby walkers.
Baby walkers have been banned in [[Canada]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ban on Walkers |url=http://www.sickkids.ca/SKCForMedia/section.asp?s=Media+Releases&sID=11445&ss=2004&ssID=11646&sss=Ban |accessdate=2008-03-23}}</ref>
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