VTech First Steps Baby Walker

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Physiotherapists have also warned the use of baby walkers could actually hinder a child's ability to learn to walk and the NHS recommends they are only used for up to 20 minutes at a time. The brain works in a criss-cross pattern with the left brain controlling the right arm and leg and the right brain controlling the left arm and leg. Crawling is an important activity in encouraging this criss-cross pattern in the brain to develop, although don’t worry if your baby doesn't crawl – many miss out this stage.

Imagine the look on your baby’s face when they see this! Not only does it look pretty spectacular, this cute 4-in-1 train toy from VTech functions as a walker, pull-along wagon and ride-on, has modes for sit-down play as well as plenty of educational features. The best baby walkers you can buy in 2023 1. Babylo Combo 3-in-1 walker: Best baby walker for versatility Little ones can push this colourful baby walker along as they learn to stand and practise those early steps. The wide base creates a stable support to help baby balance as they begin to strengthen their core. The VTech First Steps Baby Walker has an easy-grasp handle that’s sized just right for little hands to grip, while the textured wheels provide added stability. There’s lots of exciting activities, cheerful music and friendly phrases to introduce your little one to numbers, shapes, animals and colours, with the removable role-play phone a particular highlight. The walker comes in both multicolour and pink to suit your little one’s personality, and we think it's one of the best toys for a 9-month-old.

What are the disadvantages of a baby walker?

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. The best baby walkers to use on carpet are the Zimmer frame-style models, but they don’t offer the support or safety that enclosed seated walkers do. We recommend the VTech First Steps Baby Walker as the best push-along baby walker for your child. Thousands of happy parents report that this walker is both great quality and excellent value for money and has proved a useful walking aid for their children.

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 Never leave your baby unattended. Babies can move at one metre per second with a walker so before you know it they could be in trouble without you there to rescue them. We know how overwhelming it can be to research baby equipment online. With so much choice available, it can be difficult to know where to start. This is the reason we test every baby walker in this roundup to ensure we provide the most honest and hands-on review of a product. Finally, consider the footprint of the baby walker. Most do not fold up and will take up space in your home. What is the best baby walker?VTech First Steps Baby Walker is fab, front panel detaches for playing on floor then can be used as a walker when baby is a bit bigger.” (Rated by Mumsnetter moaningminniewhingesagain) Walking frame: this resembles a colourful Zimmer frame and, like the seated kind, often doubles as a play station with multi-sensory distractions. It can be useful before the walking stage from around six months, when babies start to sit up independently and can play with the buttons and spinners.

When it’s not in use, it also folds down. Chances are that many parents end up buying a seated walker and a push-along one, which cost more than buying this all-in-one model.Encourage baby’s first steps with the VTech First Steps Baby Walker. This 2-in-1 baby walker and activity centre is designed to help tots find their balance, with a playful activity panel for fun along the way. For babies who can sit and play, it’s an interactive play tray at which they can spend time exploring either on the frame or on the floor; for toddlers who have only just learned to walk, it’s a little Zimmer frame that can take them across the room at exciting new speeds. It may be plastic fantastic, but you can always fold it up and put it in a cupboard when you want to clear your living space again. DS2 had a Playskool plastic one that turns into a car. He still uses the ride on car all the time even though he's two and enormous.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter BertieBotts) Our verdict Third – and this is what elevates the Babylo Combo from others in this list – you can remove the seat completely and replace it with a bar to transform it into a push-along walker. One that’s more secure and enclosed than other push-along walkers, while still offering the benefits of activities.