VTech First Steps Baby Walker

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Overall, we think this is a decent bang for the buck, but honestly, we would invest 10 more dollars and get something with higher build quality! If you have your heart set on a wooden walker, then the Chad Valley Wooden Crocodile Trolley or boppi Wooden Baby Walker are more affordable options. Baby walkers help your child to get their first taste of independence and encourage them to take their first wobbly steps into toddlerhood. If you were looking for a push walker with a few more bells and whistles, you may want to go for something like the boppi Wooden Baby Walker instead. When we took it out of the packaging, we were surprised at two things: first, how lightweight it was (only about 12 pounds), and second, how it folded up into a pretty thin format that could slide right under the bed for storage.

For more information about how we did our tests, and factors you should consider when picking a baby walker (including safety precautions), check out the bottom of this article. The toys were overall well-executed and high quality and kept babies busy for a good amount of time. Outside of that, we had a ton of fun with this baby walker and think it's a great option for parents looking to save money and space! From its trademark grille and headlights to the flared fenders and vintage green color, this Jeep baby walker hits all the right visual elements.Another con is that the wheels are not very good at rolling, which was surprising because that's really their only job! The bigger size restriction we bumped into was with babies with chubby thighs, since the leg holes are surprisingly narrow making it hard to move the baby in and out of the seat. When purchasing a push along walker the main consideration is that the toy is the right height for your child. Mindful of the problems that encouraging ‘toe walking’ can bring, the manufacturer recommends this sit-in walker is only used by children who can put their feet flat on the floor. In walker mode, the seat rotation is locked and the leg bounce is locked, but the parking brake is released to let the journey begin.

There are adjustment straps on the seat so you can raise it up a bit (about an inch or two) as your baby grows taller.This 2-in-1 number from Playskool is a sturdy, stable walker that helps babies learn to stand, take their first steps and walk. Babies can perceive input from different sensory systems in a unified way; for instance, vision and touch are closely coordinated when using a shape sorter.

One other cool thing is that it has adjustable resistance settings for the wheels, so you can control how fast the wheels will spin. Babies who handle shapes and also fit them through a hole are learning to solve problems through touch and sight. Evidence shows that babies who use a seated baby walker actually sit, crawl and walk later than those that didn’t and also score lower on the Bayley Assessment which looks at a child’s mental development and language development as well as motor skills. Though the Lil Drive walker was a lot of fun and babies loved the race car walker styling, we didn't think it met our safety standards. Before that point, they will sit or kneel next to it and take advantage of its integrated toys; once they start walking with assistance, they will likely be independently walking within 4-8 weeks.Some of these cookies are essential, while others help us to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. It doesn't just look nice and nostalgic, it's also highly capable and durable, and a ton of fun for toddlers! In the past few years, several improvements have been made to increase the safety of sit-in baby walkers.

With textured wheels, an easy grip handle and a durable design, this sturdy baby walker from VTech gives your baby all the support they need to take their first steps. Baby walkers come in two primary styles: the standing push-behind style and the sit-in style (like an exersaucer). Also included are a removable walkie-talkie and number pad, light-up piano keys, a turning book and manipulative beads and cogs.If you're interested in an exersaucer that doesn't roll around, you can see our exersaucer reviews here!