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Author: Don Stader, MD Educational Pearls: Recent study has revealed that infant walkers are more harmful than helpful Infant walkers can also delay motor function The American Academy of Pediatrics calls for a ban on walkers as they are a preventable cause of injury References: Siegel AC, Burton RV. (1999).Effects of baby walkers on motor and mental development in human infants. Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. 20 : 355 –361. Sims A, et al. (2018). Infant Walker-Related Injuries in United States. Pediatrics 142(4). Summary by Travis Barlock, MS4 | Edited by Erik Verzemnieks, MD