You might also consider installing soft flooring around your child's crib or bed to lessen the severity of a fall-related injury. Examples of such flooring include thick carpeting, a pad, or a gym mat. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, baby walkers should not be used. In 1997, baby walker-related injuries resulted in more than 16,000 children receiving treatment in hospital emergency rooms. And falls down stairs are associated with the most severe injuries and are more likely to result in head injury and hospitalization.
Baby walkers enable children to be more mobile than they are ready to be developmentally.
Infants, Toddlers, and Older Children Constant supervision is extremely important in preventing falls among children. Children are active, energetic, and fast moving and serious falls can occur in a matter of seconds. There are some steps you can take, however, to modify your home and reduce the likelihood of a fall occurring. Modify Your Home to Make it Child-Friendly Crawl through each room and look at your house from a child's perspective. Look under the sofa cushions, cabinets, throw rugs, etc.