TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - Baby walkers--an underestimated hazard for our children?
JO  - European journal of pediatrics
A1  - Mayr, J.
A1  - Gaisl, M.
A1  - Purtscher, Katharina
A1  - Noeres, H.
A1  - Schimpl, G.
A1  - Fasching, G.
SP  - 531
EP  - 534
VL  - 153
IS  - 7
N2  - Baby walkers (BWs), also known as baby mobiles, continue to be a frequent cause of head injuries in young children. A random sample survey of 240 families with children aged 2-6 years revealed a use rate of baby walkers of 55%. Of the children using baby walkers 20% were found to have suffered a BW-related accident. In a retrospective study we reviewed 172 case reports of infants who suffered a BW-related injury between January 1990 and June 1993. We observed 19 skull fractures, 23 concussions of the brain and 125 contusions and lacerations of the head including 4 teeth luxations and 3 fractures or distortions of the upper extremity. BW-related injuries represent the third most common mode of injury in children aged 7-14 months. We conclude that despite previous warnings BW still represent a frequent cause of severe head injuries in young children. We recommend a general ban on the sale and manufacture of BWs.     <p></p>    <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0340-6199
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -