Consumer Reports Urges U.S. Ban on Baby Walkers Due to High Injury Risks and Fatalities
New York – A long-time staple in households, baby walkers are designed to support infants as they explore on their feet. Yet, behind the friendly facade, these products bear a troubling record of injuries and have even been linked to fatalities, prompting urgent warnings from safety organizations and child health experts. Over a four-year span, sit-in baby walkers were associated with an average of 3,000 injuries annually, as well as eight deaths, according to a …