Canada Banned Baby Walkers First

In 2004, Canada became the first country in the world to ban the sale, advertising, and importation of baby walkers. Health officials concluded that the devices posed a significant risk because they allowed infants to move quickly toward hazards such as stairs, hot surfaces, and pools before they had the judgment or coordination to protect themselves. Despite their popularity, studies found no evidence that walkers helped babies learn to walk sooner.

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