Walker For Babies - Safe Baby Walker Alternatives and Critical Information

Posted: Sep 24, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Research shows that about 80% to 90% of parents use a walker for babies. They have been used since the 1800's there is some debate about whether or not they help babies walk faster. One thing is for sure, using them is a easy way for parents to let babies entertain themselves.

Many of the accidents associated with baby walkers are from falling down stairs. Canada even banned them because of this.

However, since Canada's ban, manufacturers are using better safety guidelines and the number of accidents annually have decreased significantly.

Despite increased safety of traditional walkers, many parents are looking for baby walker alternatives. There are a couple of options available; stationary activity centers and parent assisted walkers are the most popular.

Stationary Centers

These activity centers do not move so there isn't any danger of falling down stairs. They have toys and activities placed around them as well as snack trays and cup holders.

Most have the baby placed in the center of the station but some have a walker attachment that is tethered to the station; allowing the baby to walk around the station to get to the toys.

Parent-Assisted Baby Walkers

These are basically a harness that holds the baby, but without a base or wheels. There are straps that the parents hold between them while baby walks along.

There aren't any toys or anything but the baby can focus on walking and the parents can get involved. Additionally, the baby's muscles develop faster because they have to do more work.

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