Child safety
Do not use baby walkers to teach walking
Avoid wheeled baby walkers and supervise suitable floor activity instead. Stay with the baby and let movement develop at the baby's own pace.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
A wheeled baby walker lets a baby reach hazards quickly before they can walk safely.
Wrong action
Using a walker to teach walking or free the carer for chores.
Correct action
Avoid wheeled baby walkers and supervise suitable floor activity instead.
What to do
- Agree age-appropriate floor activities and prepare a safe play area.
- Avoid wheeled baby walkers and supervise suitable floor activity instead.
- Stay with the baby and let movement develop at the baby's own pace.
If something happens
For serious injury, unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, keep yourself safe, call 999 and follow the operator.
Sources and review
- Department of Health, Family Health Service — F4 家庭健康服務：學行車
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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