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. And baby walkers make it easier for infants to reach dangerous things on tables things they would not be able to reach if they were crawling. 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. Arrange furniture in such a way that you can see children from all parts of the room. Install padding on sharp corners to lessen the severity of fall-related injuries against them.