The 10 Best Baby Walkers to Buy in 2021

FAQ’s the best baby walkers

Are walkers for baby safe?

Most accidents caused by baby walkers have been due to stair mishaps. A ton of reported cases has been for babies below 15 months.

Other issues are such as: tipping over, running into obstacles in the house, falling into pools, running into stoves. Since babies don’t have the best judgment on what is dangerous and what is not, always ensure that you give your baby 100% attention.With or without the walker.

Some times we blame the manufacturers for accidents caused by wheeled-baby walkers. It is a surprise that most walkers do not have a lock-on feature to ensure your baby does not move about unsupervised. Those that have lock-on features still move even when the setting is activated.

Accidents will considerably decrease if manufacturers work on this feature.

Some of the ways you can keep the walker safe for baby:

• Before buying a baby walker, make sure you check the Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) recall list to find out if there are any baby walkers on the list. CPSC ensures only safe baby walkers are in the market.
• After you buy a walker for baby when you are getting it out of the package, closely examine all the parts. If anything looks loose or wrong, immediately return it for a replacement.
• The best way to keep your baby safe is to make sure you are in the same room on the ground floor and with no stairs or ledges.

 Does a baby walker help your baby walk?

Most babies learn to walk on their own before getting to a year and a half. Baby walkers, though, help your little one to find their balance and to develop strength in their legs.

Therefore a walker won’t help your kid to learn to walk per se but rather ignite a desire in your baby to learn. It is no surprise that some children have no desire to walk, so a walker won’t change their opinion.

Most babies learn naturally to crawl, trying to get to something interesting( a toy, cat) and just eventually walk. However, while doing this, they can knock things over, and that is why parents prefer a more controllable approach.

There’s no point rushing your baby to walk. Some babies walk from as young as 9 months, while others take longer. It cant be forced.

It’s totally fine providing your child with a baby walker, but ensure he/she uses it because he/she wants to.

At what age should I allow my baby in a walker?

There is no appropriate age to put your baby in a walker. It all depends on your baby’s size, strength, and development. However, most walkers are designed for babies between 4 to 16 months.

If you feel that your baby is not ready for a walker, you could always get the baby jumper first.

Which type of baby walker is the best for my baby?

With so many options of baby walkers to choose from, it can be a little confusing to choose a suitable one for your baby. For a more organic approach, a no-wheels walker is suitable. This walker provides a more natural approach for your baby’s transition from sitting to walking. It can also be pushed around due to the padded legs.

If you prefer a wheeled option, go for the push walker rather than the sit-in walker. A push walker ensures your baby uses hers/his bottom, which is important for balance.

Always try to pick baby walkers with activity centers, since the toys, music, and lights provide extra fun for your baby. And because babies love bright colors.

How to remove parts of a baby walker?

Most manufacturers provide user manuals on how to assemble and dismantle baby walkers. It should be easy enough, but if you are stuck, ask for help in the customer support section.

Are baby walkers banned anywhere?

Canada is the only country baby walkers are banned

Do baby walkers hinder your child’s development?

When used minimally, it won’t hinder his/her development.

What age will my baby start walking?

Every baby is different. The majority of babies start to walk between 9 months and 15 months. You can see your doctor if you feel your baby is taking too long, say 18 months.

Most babies don’t want to take risks, so they’ll start trying to walk when they feel the need to. Most babies try to walk because they want to play with their siblings’ others just do it with no motivation. There isn’t any real formula.

Alternatives to a baby walker?

If you are not confident yet about getting your baby a walker, you can explore these alternatives.

• Stationary activity centers

They look like walkers but don’t have wheels. They come with a seat that acts as a central place to access all toys in the activity center. Some seats are constructed to swivel and with adjustable heights to encourage bouncing to strengthen legs.

The only downside is that they occupy too much space, so it limits portability in case you are traveling.

• Baby jumpers

Modern stationary activities come equipped with baby jumpers/exersaucers, but you can get it independently. Baby jumpers also develop strength in your child’s legs.

• Playpens

Playpens have been around for a while. They are much safer.

They create a safe restricted area where babies can play. This makes it easy for parents to watch their kids while they work on other things. It is safe since the materials that the child plays with are controlled by the parents.

You should note that your child should not spend too much time in the playpen to encourage them to explore more than what is in the playpen.