One of the proudest moments of new parents is watching their baby take their first steps. Learning how to put one foot in front of the other, unassisted, is indeed one of the milestones in a baby's life. And to help their babies walk their way towards this achievement, parents often use baby walkers. Baby walkers are undoubtedly very effective tools to help babies take those first steps. But before purchasing one, you have to know if the walker you're choosing meets certain standards.
First and foremost, make sure that the baby walker is well-made and the structure is sturdy. It should not have any parts that may be harmful to the baby and should have safety gears to ensure safety, like belts and wheel locks. Make sure that the wheels are secure and correctly attached. There should be enough room for the baby to move around in comfortably. You should also find a walker that is just the appropriate height and weight for your baby. You should not put your baby in a walker that is too high or too heavy for him/her.
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Whatever the brand of walker you choose, whether it's the most expensive one or not, it is important that you do not leave your baby unsupervised when he or she is using the walker. When the baby is in the walker, make sure that he/she is not near any stairs and don't let them stray into the kitchen area. Always keep the floor dry to avoid any accidents. And encourage your baby by talking to them to make them more comfortable and confident about walking.
The following are a just a few of the finest brands of baby walkers.
Quinny baby strollers are now available in the United States. Babies find these strollers very fascinating and helpful in exploring their new world on two feet. Quinny strollers are equipped with activity centers to keep the babies engaged and make the experience more fun.
Combi is well-known for their car walkers. The brightly colored car walkers from Combi also provide delight to babies using walkers for the first time.
Another popular type of baby walker is the ride-on. The squirrel ride-on walker by Careplay is a cross between a scooter and a helicopter and babies will undoubtedly have endless hours of fun taking one step after another in this walker.
Some brands manufacture walkers that focus more on their activity center features. These features make the experience of discovering the joys of walking more enjoyable and appealing for babies and parents alike. Chicco gives you plenty of great choices; they have the Chicco Baby Steps Activity Walker and the Chicco Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around-We-Go Activity Station. You can also choose the Graco Discover and Play entertainer or the Kolcraft Baby Sit and Step 2-in-1 Activity Center in Flutter Love.