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Baby walker related injuries--a continuing problem.

T J Coats¹, M Allen

¹Accident and Emergency Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, U.K.

Archives of Emergency Medicine

|March 1, 1991

Summary

Baby walkers cause significant infant injuries, including head trauma and fractures, often from falls. Despite warnings, these devices remain a considerable hazard for young children.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric safety
Injury prevention science

Background:

Baby walkers are frequently used by infants.
Previous research has indicated potential risks associated with baby walkers.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the frequency and types of injuries associated with baby walker use in infants under two years old.
To evaluate the severity of baby walker-related injuries.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study design.
Analysis of accident and emergency unit attendances for infants under two years.
Data collection on injury type, mechanism, and association with baby walker use.

Main Results:

Twenty-two injuries associated with baby walkers were recorded out of 1049 infant attendances.
The most common injury mechanism was falls downstairs while in the walker.
Serious injuries included three skull fractures; overall injury frequency was comparable to road traffic accidents.

Conclusions:

Baby walkers continue to pose a significant risk of injury to infants.
Despite existing warnings, the hazard associated with baby walkers persists.
Further interventions or reconsiderations of baby walker safety are warranted.

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