Kohl's Injury Prevention Program

Walker Safety

Each day, approximately 21 children are hospitalized with walker-related injuries.

Walkers cause more injuries than any other nursery product.
The use of a baby walker does not help a child walk sooner and may actually delay the age of standing, walking and crawling.
Most walker injuries happen when an adult is nearby.
Your child could fall down the stairs in a walker, even if there is a stair gate.
A child in a walker can move faster than three feet per second.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended a ban on the sale of infant walkers.

Our Walker Safety brochure is available for download in multiple languages:

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