How To Pick The Best Baby Walker Guide

Around six to nine months of age, babies become more interested in the world going on around them. They begin to reach for different things and some babies will also begin to start to crawl and explore their environment. It’s also common during this time developmentally that they may begin to pull themselves up on the side of a chair or the couch. Sometimes the baby will pull themselves up and just stand there, other times they will begin to “cruise,” or walk side to side while holding on the couch or chair.

Although most babies will cruise along the couch, they are still too afraid to let go of the couch and take their first actual steps without holding on the anything. This is when some parents will choose to get their baby a baby walker so that they can experience the freedom of mobility and help them become less afraid of letting go and begin moving on their own.

The Safety 1st brand is a brand that has be trusted among mothers for many years. The Sounds ‘n Lights Discovery Walker is a really great option for a baby that is newly on the move. The walker features a really wide and spacious seating area so the baby can feel comfortable inside of the walker.

The seat itself is also padded for added comfort and can be washed in the washing machine. There is a toy tray that is connected to the walker that features toys that make sounds and light up for added attention and entertainment for the baby. There is also a snack tray, so that if the baby is eating a snack, they are still able to enjoy it while cruising around the house.

The walker is also adjustable to three different heights to accommodate a baby that may be tall for their age or shorter for their age. It has a compact storage design, with the interior being able to slide down into the exterior to be put away when it is not in use.

This convertible walker can grow with your child, since it can be used two different ways. Your baby can begin to play with this walker by sitting inside of it and learning the basics on how to move the walker. Once the baby is old enough to stand on their own, the walker can be transformed into a push toy walker that the baby can learn to walk behind.

This is really beneficial for families that may have a tight budget since they get two walkers for the price of one. This is also a really great option for those who may have a baby that develops faster than the average and is ahead of the curve.

When in the seated mode, the walker has three adjustable heights so that your baby’s feet are on the ground, not slouching or dangling above the ground. The Kolcraft Tiny Steps 2-in-1 Activity Walker also comes with a great toy tray that helps entertain the baby as he or she is cruising along around the house. They are also developmentally appropriate and include a textured toy for a sensory development experience. The seat is padded and is able to be washed in the washing machine, making clean-up a breeze.

This walker is a really great option for those who need one with a space-saving design, as this one easily folds flat for home storage and for trips.

This walker by Joovy is seemingly simple. The design is somewhat modern, however there are certain features that are present with other walkers, but missing from this one.

This walker has a large tray on the front, perfect for a snack for baby while they are moving the walker around the house. There are no included toys on top of the tray, meaning that you will have to give the baby toys to put on the tray for them to play with while they are moving.

This would be the best walker for baby learning to walk because there is nothing on the tray to distract baby from focusing on the movements to learn. The tray can be easily taken off and placed inside of the dishwasher to be cleaned.

The seat on the Joovy Walker is padded and comfortable for baby to sit in and is also machine washable for easy clean up. This walker also has three adjustable height positions, along with over-sized walker wheels and nonslip stair pads to help prevent baby’s feet from getting caught in the wheels. The Joovy Walker is so compact that it can be folded up and folds flat for a lot of storage options.

This walker by Bright Starts is a really great walker that includes a removable toy tray. The toy on the tray is electronic and can play songs and lights up, which makes it the best baby walker. The toy can be placed on the floor for tummy time or it can be taken with you while you are on the go.

The walker also features three different height adjustments that help baby’s feet be properly positioned under the tray. The walker also comes equipped with a high seat that is padded for extra comfort. The seat is also removable and machine washable.

There is a rubber pad underneath the walker that acts as a break when the baby “drives” it on uneven ground. The walker is wonderful on hardwood floors, however, it takes a little more effort from the baby to push on carpeted floors.

This Disney themed walker has all the features to capture your baby’s attention and to help them learn how to walk. This walker features two different openings to open the large, over-sized tray.

The tray also features Winnie the Pooh themed toys and plays twelve different songs that come from Winnie the Pooh. The tray is also great for giving your baby a snack while they are still playing and moving. The seat is roomy and padded and can be machine washable.

The walker also features three different height settings so that baby’s feet are properly positioned in the walker to encourage appropriate walking. The wheels on the walker are great on hardwood floors and on carpeted areas.

This walker is a really affordable one that is also made out of sturdy materials and is surprisingly easy to assemble. This walker is one of the best baby walkers on the market today because of its price and because of the quality of the materials.

The Kids & Koalas Foldable Baby Walker is another high quality walker that I love recommending. The seat on this walker is really roomy and padded for added comfort for your baby. This seat is not machine washable, however, the entire walker can be wiped cleaned very easily.

This walker also comes equipped with six different height adjustments that can be used to help baby’s feet be in the appropriate position underneath the tray. This walker folds flat for easy and compact storage, making it a great choice for those new parents that are living in small houses or apartments with not enough space.

There is also a bumper around the wheels of this walker that keeps the walker from scuffing anything that the child may “drive” the walker into. Your baby will really enjoy using this walker and experiencing what it’s like to be able to move independently.

The Chicco Walky Talky baby walker gets its name from the different languages that your baby will learn while playing. This walker includes a large toy tray that has toys that light up and plays music. This toy can be completely removed for the ability to play on the floor or play on the go.

The toy keeps your baby entertained with several different sayings such as the ABCs and colors in different languages such as Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese. Your little one will learn so much so fast all while scooting around the house.

The walker has three different adjustable heights so that the baby’s foot positioning is correct. The walker folds very compactly for the optimal storage solution. The seat is extra padded and completely machine washable to help keep clean up a breeze. This walker also features brake pads to help stop the walker.

Buying a baby walker can be somewhat tricky. First of all, there are different types of walkers. There are walkers that you can sit your baby inside of and they have a toy tray in front of them. They can play with the toys as they are pushing their feet on the ground underneath them. They are usually too busy playing with the toys to realize that they are moving themselves around at all. The next type of walker is one where the baby will actually stand up behind of it and hang on to it with a large handle and they have to push the walker to get the object to move them. This type of walker makes the baby have to focus on actually moving the walker rather than just playing with the toys. These walkers have buttons and usually play music and make different noises. The baby will have to sit down to play with the buttons instead of play and moving at the same time. As a parent, I have found that the walkers that the baby can sit inside of are better for a younger baby, but the walking walkers are better suited for a baby that is already somewhat standing up by themselves.

It is important to look the different materials that each walker is made from. Some materials might be too heavy for the baby to push or too lightweight and cause the baby to accidentally tip it over on top of themselves. Usually the plastic baby walkers are a really great choice among most baby walkers. You will also want to consider what type of toys are on top of the toy tray. The toys will definitely need to be developmentally appropriate and help the baby experience some type of learning, whether it be a concrete learning skill or maybe a sensory learning skill, like a little keyboard that he or she can play a song on while thy are moving their legs underneath.

For the seated baby walkers, you should check to be sure that your baby is comfortable in the seat. Some babies have chunky legs and the seat itself will leave little red marks on their skin and sometimes will irritate their legs. You should also make sure that the seat can be washed in the washing machine. Let’s face it – babies make messes. So if the baby experiences a diaper blowout in the seat or spits up on the seat, you will want to be able to just throw it in the wash and take care of the mess.

There are definitely benefits of using a baby walker, besides helping your baby learn how to walk. Specifically with the push toy walkers, you can push the walker up against a sturdy surface and lay the baby down on their tummy in front of it. The baby will become interested in the toys on the push walker and they will try to push themselves up starting with pushing from their arms to help themselves get from a laying position to a sitting position. This encourages work from the arms, shoulders, as well as the hands to reach the toys.

The push toy also promotes hand-eye coordination to be able to touch the toys on the front of the walker. Once the baby is comfortable standing behind the push walker, it will also take hand-eye coordination to push the walker itself not too far ahead so the walker doesn’t get far away from the baby.