Head injuries in infants : the risks of bouncy chairs and car seats.

Author(s)
Wickham, T. & Abrahamson, E.
Year
Abstract

AIMS: To establish whether the incorrect use of bouncy chairs (BC) and car seats (CS) is a significant cause of injuries in babies. METHODS: Prospective study over a 12 month period. All babies under the age of 1 year, presenting to the department with a head injury were eligible. RESULTS: A total of 131 cases were recorded, 17 (13%) of which were associated with either BC or CS, the second largest aetiological group. All BC cases (11/11, 100%) were caused by a fall from a surface with the baby in the chair. In the CS group, 2/6 (33%) were caused by such a fall. The carer was aware in only one of the 13 cases involving a fall from a surface that there was any chance of injury from this mechanism. CONCLUSION: Falls from inappropriately placed bouncy chairs or car seats form a significant proportion of head injuries in infants, resulting in unnecessary and preventable morbidity. (Author/publisher)

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20030500 ST [electronic version only]
Source

Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol. 86 (2002), No. 3 (March), p. 168-169, 9 ref.

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