APCP BABY WALKERS

Publication date 28 June 2024
Last reviewed date 28 December 2024

APCP Information – Baby-walkers – Are they necessary? 

Information for parents and carers 

 Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals DO NOT recommend the use of baby-walkers.  

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There are two main reasons why Physiotherapists and other Health Professionals DO NOT recommend the use of baby-walkers:  

  1. Safety – even under supervision, there are high numbers of accidents reported every year including - falling downstairs, head injuries, burns, scalds, and trapped arms / legs. 
  1.  Delayed development – some studies have shown that baby-walkers do not encourage development and may  actually delay the achievement of standing and walking.