In a blink of an eye, your little baby is starting to get more active and mobile.
While it may be tempting to get a walker for your baby in preparation to help them walk, do know that traditional baby walkers can be dangerous for a baby.
There have been reports of babies getting into accidents such as falling down the stairs, pinching of feet or fingers, dragging down hazardous items or even falling out of the walker.
And despite popular belief, traditional walkers do not help babies learn to walk quicker. Instead, it may even cause a delay as baby may be placed in a position they are not ready for.
Alternatively, we recommend using a push walker to keep your baby entertained and help them walk with confidence.
Benefits of a Push Walker
Even before your baby is ready to walk, a push walker has many benefits for your child.
You can use it to encourage crawling and core development by using it as a play tool on the floor.
When your baby is ready to stand up, provide the support they need to get into the position with a push walker.
Once your little one is ready to take their first steps, a push walker can give them the confidence they need to start walking independently.
Here are some of our top picks for baby push walkers in Singapore:
Fisher-Price Musical Push Walker Lion
Encourage babies to develop their fine motor skills with the Fisher-Price Musical Walker Lion. It has 8 different busy activities to attract your child and keep them occupied.
When your baby is ready to stand and walk, the 4-wheel base keeps it stable without tipping over when your child moves around.
Features:
- 2 ways to play: Sit & Play or Stand & Walk
- 8 different hands-on activities
- Sturdy 4-wheel base
Price: $39.90
Vtech Sit To Stand Learning Push Walker
Even when your baby is not ready to walk, the Vtech Sit to Stand walker is highly entertaining for your little one.
The detachable activity panel lets you place the activity panel on the floor for endless fun with so many different activities for your child to explore.
Adjust the speed on the wheels to slow it down for new walkers or allow confident walkers to zoom around.
Features:
- Intended for ages 9-36 months
- Easy-to-remove activity panel
- Adjustable two-speed control switch on the wheels
Price: $75
Hape Wonder Walker
This Hape Wonder Walker entertains kids without bright lights and loud sounds.
Its unique design makes pushing a breeze to help little ones walk confidently, while the moveable knobs, gears and colourful balls keep tiny are great for tiny hands to explore.
Features:
- Sturdy base for pulling up
- Unique design that makes pushing a breeze
- Great for fine motor skills and gross motor skills
Price: $89
Melissa & Doug First Play Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy
The chomping alligators on this push toy is a great motivator to get kids moving as they click and clack whenever it is pushed.
The non-skid wheels keep it steady to support new walkers and the sleek handlebars provide enough grip for little hands to grasp.
Features:
- Easy to assemble
- Safe for pre-walkers with easy-grip handle and non-skid wheels
- Encourages gross motor development, coordination, and colour recognition
Price: $62.30
Infantino 3-In-1 Sit, Walk & Ride Elephant
Get the most out of your push walker with this multimode toy.
Your child can sit to feed the elephant, ride on it or push it around.
And with adjustable speeds on the wheels, you can set it just right for your little one.
Features:
- 3 modes of play: sit, walk and ride
- Adjustable speed control on wheels
- Suitable for 6 months to 3 years
Price: $99