Baby walker
Baby walker
A Baby walker (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbiː ˈwɔːkər/) is a device that can be used by infants who cannot walk on their own to move from one place to another. Modern baby walkers are also for toddlers. The traditional design of a baby walker consists of a frame of hard plastic sitting atop wheels with a suspended fabric seat with two leg holes.
Etymology
The term "baby walker" is derived from the words "baby", referring to the young offspring of human, and "walker", referring to the act of walking or the ability to walk. The term collectively refers to the device that aids a baby in walking.
Usage
A baby walker is designed to aid a baby in moving around before they have developed the ability to walk. It is typically used for babies between the ages of 4 and 16 months. Despite the name, baby walkers do not aid or hasten the development of walking skills; they can even delay it.
Safety Concerns
There are some safety concerns associated with the use of baby walkers. They can roll down stairs, into pools or other bodies of water, or onto hot stoves, causing injury or death. Baby walkers have been banned in Canada since 2004.
Related Terms
- High chair: A piece of furniture used for feeding older babies and younger toddlers.
- Playpen: A piece of furniture designed to restrict the movement of a child.
- Stroller: A device for transporting a baby or child, typically one that can be pushed and steered by an adult.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baby walker
- Wikipedia's article - Baby walker
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