in canada, the sale of baby walkers was banned on april 7, 2004. canada is the first country in the world to ban the sale, importation and advertisement of baby walkers. this ban extends to modified and second hand baby walkers, including those sold at a yard sales or flea markets. the consumers product safety improvement act of 2008 (cpsia) changed the items that were allowed to be sold at such sales. owners of baby walkers may be fined up to ca $100,000 or sentenced to up to six months in jail.