Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injury. Falls are an important cause of brain injury. Falls are common at all ages, but peak incidence of medically treated falls is 1 year of age. 

Most injuries that occur on playgrounds are the result of falls.

Baby walkers are associated with a very high risk of falls.

Falls associated with recreation are common in childhood and adolescence from the skateboard, bicycles, horse, or play ground equipment.

Prevention: 

Choose not to use a baby walker.

Guard stairways with gates for infants and toddlers.

Use restraining belts on baby furniture (e.g., high chairs, changing tables).

Stay in constant attendance of babies or children on high surfaces (e.g., changing tables and sofas).

Install screens in your home that cannot be pushed out or window guards on all open windows above the first floors.

Use protective clothing and equipment (e.g., helmets, knee/elbow pads) for recreational activities.

Use side rails on bunk beds.