VTech First Steps Baby Walker

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The 3-in-1 activity walker from Little Tikes is a baby walker, standing activity table, and sit and play activity centre all in one. It has lights which project from the dome when your baby uses it to walk to encourage her to take more steps and features over 70 activities, songs and sounds, providing hours of fun. 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.

From this list, we chose a shortlist of the 10 best baby walkers that we felt offered a range of design, functions and price points, to ensure there was something for everyone. About the author Laura Cooke spent nearly 19 years writing for local newspapers before going into freelance journalism. She has written for a range of publications including the i Newspaper, Business Insider and Stylist, and has researched and written a large number of baby product round-ups for Mumsnet - from the best baby thermometers to the best outdoor toys. Laura lives with her husband and two young daughters in the south of England. Why you should trust us I can tell you that the best baby walker is one that prioritizes safety, durability, and versatility. Based on my analysis of the market, the Joovy Spoon Walker meets these criteria and is the top choice for parents." -ChatGPT-4 THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: Featuring textured wheels, easy grip handle and durable design, this toddler toy has been specifically designed for babies to ride at home and on-the-go! After a long play session, you can remove the panel from the walker for fun sit-down play! MAKING LEARNING FUN: Through lots of exciting activities, fun music and friendly phrases, little ones will be introduced to numbers, shapes and animalsEvidence 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. This walker adjusts to three different heights, meaning it can grow with your child. Safety features include no-tip safety pads and speed-restricting wheels to give parents peace of mind. 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.

The top rated baby walkers on our list can get pretty expensive. If you're not willing to max out your credit cards on a fancy walker, and you can't find any random gift cards left over from your baby shower, then there are some excellent cheap options like the VTech Sit to Stand. Just like with all of our articles, as we receive and test additional baby gear, we will continue to update this list throughout the year. We hope our hard work pays off, and helps you find the perfect baby walker for your situation! EDUCATIONAL TOY: With a fun-filled activity panel that includes 5 light up buttons, shape sorter, gears, animal buttons and a role play phone, we ensure your baby learns loads while having heaps of fun When purchasing a push along walker the main consideration is that the toy is the right height for your child. Some walkers have adjustable handles to assist with this, so look for this feature. IDEAL SUPPORT FOR YOUR BABIES' FIRST STEPS: Encourage your baby take their first steps, strengthen core, gain balance and learn loads with this 2-in-1 walker and activity centre from VTech!Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve investigated, tried and reviewed thousands of products. Transparency is really important to us and that's why we're always upfront about where we find our recommendations. Baby walkers help your child to get their first taste of independence and encourage them to take their first wobbly steps into toddlerhood. Most push and sit in walkers come with fun toys to keep kids engaged. What are the disadvantages of a baby walker? The safety of seated baby walkers is up for debate in the childcare community. In 2007, baby walkers were banned in Canada due to reported and potential dangers, and childminders in the UK have been told by the National Childminding Association not to use them.

A baby walker helps to give your little one a sense of independence. The toys and activity centres that come with baby walkers help with mental and visual development. As well as being lots of fun to play with! How do you choose a baby walker?As discussed, it’s not a good idea to buy a sit-in baby walker for your baby and a push-along walker is a better option.

We’re not in the business of shaming toys, but if you feel your house is getting overwhelmed by mountains of plastic then how about a nice wooden alternative?Kids can explore the hands-on activities in both the walker and ride-on modes to see fascinating sights, hear silly sounds and touch interesting textures. Regarding the stairs test, we only subjected the Joovy and Safety 1st models to that test. It made us really nervous when we tried it, but it was worth it for our peace of mind. Overall we found that the Joovy performed a bit better than the Safety 1st in the edge-of-stairs test, presumably due to the configuration of the Joovy base and its nice anti-slip surface on the bottom rails. Of course it's just one test and your situation might differ, so always watch your baby carefully and make sure your home is safe before using any baby walker. While the new walker safety features are great, they do not guarantee safety in all situations. Sit-in baby walkers and bouncers encourage babies to stand on their tiptoes. The NHS says this can delay walking if they are used too often. What are the benefits of a baby walker? Regarding our test procedures, we test all of the baby walkers in our own home, and in the homes of volunteer parents (and children!). For walkers, the test babies and toddlers typically range in age from 7 to 22 months, and the households vary quite a bit - some with hardwood, some wall-to-wall carpet, and some with a mix.