The danger presented by baby walkers has (0) BEEN extensively documented and yet parents 1 insist on plunking their babies into these contraptions day after day 2 the hope that it will facilitate that all-important 3 step. There is a lingering belief held by parents that having their baby cruise 4 in a walker for hours on end will hasten their development and get 5 walking sooner. However, current research is about to debunk 6 fallacy. Based on a series of animal experiments, researchers have discovered that visual feedback is essential 7 developing and refining 8 skills. In truth, when it comes to learning to walk, patience and natural progression are a baby's best allies.