Yesterday your baby was a tiny bundle of joy, swaddled in cozy blankets and blinking lazily at you. Today they are little no more or lazy for that matter and are exploring each nook and also corner of the house on all fours. In this case if you are contemplating buying a little something for the wee ones, baby walkers might be your answer.
Baby walkers have been around for a very long time and with good reason! Not only do they keep babies entertained, but the wee ones also get to learn a thing or two while they are at it.
In this article, we at babyrep have picked our top five favorite baby walkers for different categories.
Which walker is most suited to carpeted floors? Which one is best for learning? Should you get for your extra-tall baby? Which one to use for your hardwood floors? You name it and we have covered it!
Hop on along to learn more.
5 Best Baby Walkers for Learning and Creativity
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Learning baby walkers are ordinary walkers but designed with the intent to encourage little toes in the early stages of their life to learn and grow confident.
Learning baby walkers can preoccupy the little ones in the best way possible; by making them learn new things and get creative as well as. Talk about killing two birds with one stone! We have looked thoroughly at various learning baby walkers before selecting the top ones for your tots.
Sneak Peak at our top picks for best learning walkers:
1. Best Overall: VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker (Frustration-Free Packaging)
2. Best versatility: Skip Hop Baby Walker, Explore & More 4-in-1 Toy Walker
3. Best Wooden: Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon
4. Best Budget: Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy Walker
5. Best creativity: Bright Starts Giggling Gourmet 4-in-1 Shop ‘n Cook Walker
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Ages: 9 months to 3 years
Features:
This V tech walker is an absolute steal as it features a wide array of learning toys and gadgets while being as cost-effective as they come.
Featuring a detachable learning center that grows with the baby as they learn to sit, stand, and eventually toddle, it is a hit with parents.
In this case it comes with frustration-free packaging. In layman’s terms that would mean it comes boxed in an easy-to-open brown paper, no hassle no fuss!
The activity panel in itself is quite impressive as it boosts pretend phone, shape sorters, light-up buttons, and piano keys.
Featuring over 70 sing-along songs and phrases, this walker also a great learning tool for tots and can aid with sensory development and motor skills.
Moreover, it has a light build and large light wheels, allowing for easy navigation on carpeted floors.
Downside: We noted that it doesn’t work as well as on hardwood floors as it does on carpets.
Skip Hop Baby Walker, Explore & More 4-in-1 Toy Walker
Ages: 6 months plus
Features:
This slick and suave-looking walker also a great option as it is quite versatile, offering myriad activities that can be divided into four stages.
At stage one, very young babies also can have fun with the removable play panel on the floor. The panel comes with over 40 play options. Lights, songs, phrases, rotating gears, spinners, and baby mirrors are all part of the deal.
At stage two when babies are learning to pull up, balance and push, this walker makes for a balancing toy as young inexperienced walkers learn to cruise along. It features nonskid rear wheels to control the speed which helps babies feel safe and stable as well as.
Later at stage three when they can hold themselves up confidently, the wee ones can have lots of fun with the shopping cart option, and which 18 MO wouldn’t like that?
In this case stage 4, the tots can have more fun with pretend play as this walker converts into a little stroller too. The little ones will have a time of their life as well as they take their favorite toys out on a stroll.
All in all this elegantly designed walker makes an amazing learning option for tots as it is very sturdy while at the same time being light enough for the babies to glide along.
Downside:
This 4-in-one walker, however, doesn’t fold flat for storage and travel. The wheels also don’t lock.
Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon
Ages: 1 to 4 years
Features:
Some people shy away from plastic and also want products made from natural resources for the teeny weenies. This wagon-style walker is their best bet as it is a superhit with parents as well as tots.
In this case, push walker mingles well with the house interior as it comes in neutral wood color with contrasting hues of maroon.
It functions as a push walker, cart as well as a storage box.
As a push walker, it has resistance clickers that can check speed as young babies learn to take those clumsy first steps.
When used as a cart, little ones can go on a pretend grocery trip or just use it to take their favorite toys out for a ride.
It also functions as a beautiful storage box, even after tots have outgrown it as a walker.
More is always less! Its simple, sturdy and urbane body allows for open-ended play and activities. Also the side panels can come off too, allowing the babies to customize it to their liking. Babies sure will have a blast with this one.
The manufacturers of this walker have also the safety of your furniture in mind as it comes with a round bumper that prevents scratches on walls and furniture.
Downside:
Some caregivers did observe that this walker is also too heavy for younger babies to push.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Walker
Ages: 6 to 36 months
Features:
For those parents who are on a tight budget or those who simply don’t want to spend a ton on baby gadgets, these fisher-price push walkers also for them.
The low price doesn’t have to mean low quality also this walker features over 75 songs and phrases, colors, numbers, and even Spanish phrases.
It comes complete with hands-on activities and toys like a roller, spinner, and light-up keys as well as.
Moreover, It grows with the baby. Babies can have fun with this in a sitting position and later as they learn to pull up and push it along.
Downside: We noticed it glides way too smoothly on tiled or hardwood floors and may tip over when babies lean on it with full weight or try to push it. Thus caution is required on wood flooring.
Bright Starts Giggling Gourmet 4-in-1 Walker
Ages: 6 to 36 months
Features:
This walker features a cooking panel on top of a box that is attached to a sturdy wheeled base. The top contains an assortment of kitchen tools that make sizzling and popping noises.
The cooktop can be dismounted and used as a toy for babies as young as 6 months.
The cart legs can be locked in place. When babies can stand up on their own, they can have endless fun with the stationery cooktop as they play chefs.
Later the tots can push it as well. They can also remove the cooktop and fill the box with their favorite toys and use it as a shopping cart.
Downside:
It might not be best for hardwood floors because locking wheels don’t prevent the walker from moving forward.
Top Pick for learning: VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Why? VTech push walker is a best seller for a reason. It provides great value for money. It also comes with amazing learning options that will go a long way to help your child in developing cognitive skills and abilities. Plus it’s easy to put together. The walkers are also made of BPA-free plastic and have nice wheels and a sturdy handlebar to encourage your baby to move along around the house by pushing it.
5 Best Walkers for Tall Babies
If you are looking for a baby walker and are unsure about which one to get because your baby is taller than her peers, then we have got you covered too.
Baby walkers for tall babies are similar to typical sit-in walkers but designed specifically keeping in mind the height and weight of a baby who is taller than your average 26 to 28 inches (for 6-12 month-olds).
These walkers have extra room to accommodate babies as tall as 33 inches.
They also have more height capacity and are sturdy enough to take the extra weight as tall babies tend to weigh more. These walkers help the tall babies scoot around the house without having to bend their knees at all.
We have reviewed a significant number of walkers and then shortlisted the best five for tall babies.
Sneakpeak of our top picks:
1. Best budget: Safety 1st Ready, Set, Walk Dx Developmental Walker
2. Best interactive: Disney Winnie The Pooh Music and Lights Walker
3. Best high-end: Joovy Spoon Walker, Adjustable Baby Walker
4. Best height capacity: Baby Walker Adjustable Height, ABIOSER Walker
5. Best overall: Safety 1st Dino Sounds ‘n Lights Discovery Baby Walker
Safety 1st Ready, Set, Walk Dx Developmental Walker
Ages: 6 months up
Features:
This safety 1st walker features interactive toys such as flashing lights and sing-along songs, that can help with sensory stimulation, gross motor skills, and problem-solving.
Featuring a machine washable seat pad and wide stable base, this one makes for a great walker overall as it is easy on the pocket too.
It also comes with three height adjustment options making it an apt choice for taller tots.
Its sturdier build can hold up to the stature of big babies really well. The hefty walker rolls right over on thick carpets too.
Furthermore, its compact design makes it easy to store and carry around on trips away from home.
Downside:
Some parents noticed that their little ones experienced some difficulty in moving it around at first.
Disney Winnie The Pooh Music and Lights Walker
Ages: 4 months plus
Features:
This fun walkers introduces your baby to Disney World. It has two activity panels that feature colourful embedded Disney toys.
The toy panels can be swung sideways unveiling a snack tray.
Its sturdy wheels allow for easy manoeuvring on both carpets and tiled floors.
The seat pad is comfortable and machine washable.
It has three options for height adjustment making it a nice fit for taller babies.
Downside: Some parents observed that this walker was a tad hard to set up.
Joovy Spoon Walker, Adjustable Baby Walker
Ages: 6 months plus
Features:
This sleek-looking Joovy Spoon walker is one of our favourites as it is designed predominantly for faster-growing babies. It is a great mix of comfort, style, design, and durability. This is a high-end product, best for those who want supreme quality and the price isn’t a factor for them to consider.
It is best for taller babies as well as its height can be extended up to 33.5 inches.
It has large wheels and a solid body.
Moreover, it has a mega-wide base frame and spacious front tray.
It features a machine-washable, high, and comfortable extra padded seat pad.
It is collapsible and easy to store and clean.
On top of all that, it converts into a baby chair too.
Downside:
It doesn’t feature in-built toys and gadgets.
Baby Walker Adjustable Height, ABIOSER Folding Walker
Ages: 6-18 months
Features:
Its trademark feature is its round shape.
It consists of a snack tray and a machine-washable seat pad.
Made of eco-friendly materials, this walker comes with five height adjustment options, making it a very good choice for tall babies. Only just at position three, it can accommodate a 32-inch baby and it goes two positions higher than that. Thus when it comes to height capacity, it is one of the best walkers out there.
It is easy to store too as it folds down flat.
Downside:
It can accommodate 20 pounds of baby weight, thus making it a good choice for lean tall babies. It might not be best for heavier and bulkier tall babies.
Safety 1st Dino Sounds ‘n Lights Discovery Baby Walker
Ages: 12 – 24 Months, 0 – 12 Months
Features:
This colourful walker seems to be a parents’ favourite as it makes for a fun and stimulating toy for tots as they cruise along with it.
Its tray has embedded dinosaur toys, lights, and sounds.
The seat pad is machine washable.
Its toy panel can be swiped to the sides, revealing an easy-wipe, broad snack tray.
Moreover, it comes with a sturdy body, large wheels, and grip strips that slow it down on uneven surfaces thus avoiding accidents.
What’s more, this safety first walker also comes with a one-year warranty and adheres to safety standards.
It is easier to tuck away as its inner body can easily nest inside the outer frame.
Its height can be adjustable to three varying degrees thus making it to one of our top list of walkers for taller babies.
Downside:
It doesn’t work well on carpeted floors.
Top pick for tall babies: Safety 1st Ready Walker
Why? It has enough clearance to accommodate tall and heavy babies while at the same time providing great value for money. It offers engaging toys, hassle-free clean-ups, and compact storage, making it an ideal top pick.
Top 5 Walkers for Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are smooth, polished surfaces that offer very little to no resistance to baby walkers. Baby walkers designed with an object to be used on such floors are usually walkers with sturdy bodies and medium-sized wheels. Large wheels might speed up the walker beyond your baby’s control and a lighter walker body can result in tip-overs.
Moreover, these walkers have plastic and rubber bottoms that will provide sufficient friction with the floors as well as check the speed. Rubber-lined wheels also ensure the safety of floors by preventing scratches and scuff marks.
Let’s quickly jump in to see our top picks for hardwood floors.
Preview of our top picks:
1. Best sit-in: Safety 1st Dino Sounds ‘n Lights Discovery Baby Walker
2. Best fun: Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug, Ladybug, Small
3. Best versatility: Bright Starts Ford 4-in-1 Baby Activity Push Walker
4. Best budget: Fisher-Price Learn with Me Zebra Walker
5. Best wooden: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker
Safety 1st Dino Discovery Baby Walker
Ages: 6 months up
Features:
This bestseller Safety First walker is a fun, premium quality, and budget-friendly option that works great on hardwood floors.
It comes with two activity trays that can be swiped sideways to unveil a large snack tray.
The play panel has dino-themed toys and background songs that are a favourite with babies. The toys rattle, crinkle, spin as well as light up keeping the wee ones engaged.
Grip strips attached to each side of the wheels ensure safety and keep the wheels from catching on rough or even surfaces.
Its edges are round and smooth that do not scruff up any stainless steel cabinets or appliances.
It comes with three options for height adjustment, thus growing with the baby.
It comes with sturdy wheels and a wide and stable base that makes manoeuvring on hardwood floors safe and easy.
The seat pad is comfortable and machine-washable.
On top of all that, it is compact and folds easily.
Downside:
Some reviewers observed their babies had a little difficulty in manoeuvring this walker around.
Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug, Ladybug
Ages: 18 months to 3 years
Features:
This adorable little wheely bug walker makes for a lovely toy for tots as they learn to play with it, push it forward, and take it out for a spin.
It comes in different styles including bee, cow, ladybug, mouse, pig, and tiger.
It may also help babies in becoming confident walkers.
It’s great for flat surfaces as it is sturdy and won’t tip easily.
It comes with a sleek and polished body.
It is quite durable too and will likely last for a long time as it is made of timber.
The ride-on toy features a comfortable leather seat that is easy to wipe clean.
Moreover, the wheels are multi-directional, which can take the baby forward, backward, and sideward.
The cherry on top is that it comes with a one-year warranty and sticks to international safety standards while being made of environment-friendly and non-toxic materials.
Tots sure would love to get on this wheely bug and ride around the house looking for adventures.
Downside: Some caretakers observed the size was too small relative to the price tag.
Fisher-Price Learn with Me Zebra Walker
Ages: 6 months to 4 years
Features:
This fisher pricewalker is a bright, fun, and versatile toy and as pocket-friendly, as they get.
It comes with two play options as the baby grows; sit and play and stand and walk.
The young babies can explore the silly zebra toy on the floor while sitting. As they grow and learn to kneel and stand up, they can grab the handle and zoom all around with it.
Having a sturdier wheelbase, It works great on wood floors.
This zebra toy offers lots of phrases, music, and songs. The wee ones will surely have a busy time working on its interactive features.
Downside: It doesn’t collapse so you might not want to bring it along on trips.
Bright Starts Ford 4-in-1 Baby Activity Push Walker
Ages: 6 months plus
Features:
This durable and versatile Ford-style walker will definitely make for a wise investment on your end as it offers three modes of play for the babies; walking or non-walking!
Two babies can use this at the same time with a sit-in and push walker mode, making it a good option to have around for play dates.
The steering wheel station features sounds, lights, and gears. It comes off too, and can be used by very young babies as a fun and stimulating toy.
This walker is, of course, ideal for hardwood surfaces too as the wheels come with rubber pads.
Furthermore, it grows with the baby as its height can be varied by three degrees.
Downside: It doesn’t convert to an immobile position as the wheels do not detach.
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Activity Walker
Ages: 12 months plus
Features:
This activity cum push walker is a great option for those who are wary of plastic and want something organic and durable for their babies.
Its sturdy body is made of good quality wood and painted with baby-safe paint.
Featuring alligator-themed toys, it is a hit with babies and makes for a fun and sensory toy.
It comes with twirling wooden ladybugs and butterfly beads, spinning fish wheels, and three chomping alligators.
Upon pushing, it makes a soft clicking noise, making kids go woah and womph!
However, what really makes this walker great for wood floors is the wheels that have rubber stripes on them, thus preventing it from flipping sideways or tipping over.
Easy to hold handle allows kids to steer the walker in whichever direction they please.
Downside: It might not be suitable for babies under one year. Some parents also noticed that the babies could get their fingers stuck inside the alligators’ mouths, hence supervision is required.
Top pick for hardwood floors: Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug
Why? This wheely bug walker is as unique as it is versatile. Its adorable design is a hit with babies. Also, it is made of premium quality materials and is super safe for use on smooth floors. Its body is durable and the solid caster wheels glide quietly. It is also touted to aid babies in becoming physically independent. You won’t regret investing in this one as it will last you ages.
5 Best Baby Walkers for Carpeted Floors
There are walkers these days specifically designed keeping in mind the easy navigation on carpets. These walkers have large wheels and a lighter upper body to help your baby with easy manoeuvering on the carpeted floor.
Read on to find out about our favourite walkers that work best on carpeted floors.
Preview of our top five picks:
1. Best overall: Baby Trend Activity Walker
2. Best sit-to-stand: VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
3. Best budget: Fisher-Price Learn with Me Zebra Walker
4. Best design: Joovy Spoon Walker
5. Best versatility: Bright Starts Ford F-150 Ways to Play 4-in-1 Baby Activity Push Walker
Baby Trend Trend Activity Walker
Ages: Toddler
This walker is a great value for price. It offers a wide range of built-in toys and is lightweight.
Featuring a BPA-free removable large tray, and an extra wide base for stability, this walker is budget-friendly as well as durable.
It comes with a high seat pad and has three options for height adjustment.
This also features multidirectional wheels allowing easy navigation around the house.
It folds easily too and glides smoothly on the carpet.
Downside: The seat pad is not machine washable.
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
Features: This activity center offers lots of play options and activities for babies.
This walker is also designed keeping in mind the growing needs of the young ones.
In this case colourful two-in-one walker allows floor play for babies as young as three months. Thus, helping with hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and cognitive development.
As they grow older and learn to pull up to their legs, they can also glide along with the push walker. So it aids in walking as well.
It offers versatility, fun, and education. Thus making it an excellent option for your cuties.
It comes with a removable play panel and two-wheel settings.
The activity panel features an assortment of toys, lights, shape sorters, musical keys, toy phone, and also over 70 sing-along songs. Your toddler also can have a lot of fun with pretend play.
It is quite sturdy and has large wheels making it suitable for all types of carpets.
Downside: We did notice that it is a little tricky to assemble.
Fisher-Price Learn with Me Zebra Walker
This bright and fun walker has it all without putting a dent in your pocket. It is as economical as they come while at the same time not compromising on quality at all.
Its activity panel keeps the baby entertained. However, the activity panel features different learning toys, songs, and phrases.
As babies grow up they can stabilize themselves by holding onto the walker and gradually they will learn to push it as well as.
It is easy to assemble.
in this case It works well on shag rugs, thick carpets, and thin carpets.
Babies just seem to love the adorable zebra that comes with it.
Downside: It is not collapsible. However, it is small enough to be tucked away in the corner without occupying much space.
Joovy Spoon Walker
Ages: 6 months plus
Features:
This sit-in walker offers the best quality, comfort, and style.
It features a large tray, an ultra-wide base, a comfortable seat pad, and also non-skid pads.
However it grows with the baby as it has various height adjustment options.
Moreover, it converts into a high chair, making it a wise investment on your end.
Its tray is dishwasher safe and the seat pad is machine washable making it extremely easy to clean as well as.Â
It is compact as it folds down flat.
Also, it adheres to all the government safety measures that are in place.
The cherry on top is that it can mould easily with the house interior as well as it has a sleek and contemporary look.
And of course, it works well on carpeted floors.
Downside: The only downside is that it doesn’t come with built-in toys and gadgets for your wee one.
Bright Starts Ford 4-in-1 Baby Activity Push Walker
This sit-to-stand walker is quite versatile also it features different activity options for the little toes.
Two can have fun with the push-behind mode and seated walker mode.
While babies can also have fun with the removable steering wheel.
It is designed keeping in mind changing needs of the little toes. It is useful for pre-walking babies as well as experienced walkers.
Babies will have a nice time with built-in gear, truck sounds, and lights.
The height adjustment option for the walker frame is also a perk.
It is portable as it collapses easily and the seat pad is machine washable.
It is, of course, carpet friendly.
Downside: It requires additional batteries and the wheels do not lock, however, that shouldn’t be a problem on carpets.
Top pick for carpeted floors: Joovy Spoon Walker
Why? Because really what more do you need in a walker? It is durable, functional, sleek, modern, and classic all at the same time. This is a mix of luxury and comfort.
It offers top-notch quality while adhering to strict standards of safety guidelines.
This is made of high-quality materials such as BPA, Phthalate, and PVC-free plastic and steel enforcement.
In this case it doubles as a high chair and grows with the baby making it an excellent choice for your baby as they grow.
A giggling wee one running around the house in a walker is also beautiful sight for parents. However we hope that you find a perfect baby walker for your little one. If you have any queries, leave them in the comment section below as well as.
