How to Buy a Baby Walker

Create a safe environment for your baby by learning and understanding the risks of a baby walker. Most accidents occur when the baby is left alone and unattended. Follow these steps to find a baby walker that makes your child's first steps safe ones.

Instructions

1. Make sure that the walker you chose has met the Product Safety Standards Baby Walker Regulations 2001 to assure that the product is safe.

2. Pick a walker which has a base larger than the average door frame. This reduces the risk of injury since it limits the child's access to open areas and stairs.

3. Find a walker that has a wheelbase wider and longer than the walker frame to assure that the unit is stable and does not overturn while your child is in it.

4. Hunt for a product that has protective coverings over all metal screws or hinges. This prevents your child from cutting her hands on rough edges or getting her fingers caught in any hinges.

5. Choose a walker that meets the manufacturer's recommended weight and height for your baby.

6. Search for certification by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to insure that the product you have chosen is safe for your baby to use. Make sure you follow all the manufacturer's instructions for use to prevent any injuries to your child.

Tips & Warnings

• Never leave your child unattended while in a baby walker.

Resources

• The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
• American Academy of Pediatrics