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M M Thein1, J Lee, V Tay

  • 1Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Injury Prevention : Journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention
|March 1, 1997
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Infant walker use is linked to a higher risk of injuries and potential delays in motor development. Healthcare providers can use these findings to counsel parents on the associated hazards.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Child Safety

Background:

  • Infant walkers are commonly used by caregivers.
  • Concerns exist regarding the safety and developmental impact of infant walkers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between infant walker usage and the incidence of injuries.
  • To assess the effect of infant walker use on infant motor development.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted with 185 infants aged 7-10 months and their caregivers at a Singaporean polyclinic.
  • Caregivers completed questionnaires on walker use and injuries.
  • Infants underwent the Singapore modified Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST-S) and clinical examination, with testers blinded to walker status.

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Main Results:

  • 90% of infants regularly used walkers.
  • 12.5% of walker users sustained one or more injuries, primarily minor bruises and swellings.
  • 10.8% of walker users showed abnormal or questionable results on the DDST-S, compared to none of the non-walker users.

Conclusions:

  • Infant walker use is associated with a significant rate of injuries.
  • Walker use may negatively impact infant motor development.
  • Findings support the need for healthcare professionals to educate parents on the risks of infant walkers.