https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 23:31:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1141889 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:50:00 +0000 lawbee11 1141889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: Those are fine :) A big reason the other kind is dangerous is because of the wheels. Jumperoos probably do allow children to stand higher than they otherwise would, but they are also stationary. With the walker a child can not only stand higher but can walk over to the hot stove, reach up and pull something off a counter, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1141881 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:42:09 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1141881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: my understanding is that the only risk with those are if they are used frequently (hours everyday) that they can affect hip placement and muscle tone development. But I'm not sure on the specific parameters of suggested use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1141765 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 05:39:44 +0000 Smurfette 1141765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: My understanding is those are fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1141699 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 01:48:49 +0000 fairy 1141699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: i haven't heard anything bad about them at least :) and my daughter's development seems to have really taken off since she started playing with hers </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1141548 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 21:02:20 +0000 ladybee 1141548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dreamocracy: so this would be considered ok? I love the idea but don't want to do damage! </p> [attach=2199/13/mufkbx.300x300.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140836 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:25:52 +0000 sunny 1140836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have something really similar to #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140820 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:22:01 +0000 Smurfette 1140820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TurtleDoves: Adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140814 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:18:24 +0000 shinymama 1140814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also have #2. We bought it used from Craigslist because I was worried about the lifespan of it. Best $14 I ever spent! </p> <p>The toy panel comes off so you can take it with you. It has two wheel speeds, turns easily, and is surprisingly sturdy. My son is tall and heavy, and it still worked really well for him, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140808 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:16:53 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1140808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: gla d you chose #2.<br /> We have it (as well as 2 more that were gifts) and DS loves it best because the electronic screen clicks off and he can play with it and push buttons as it is flat on the floor. Oh, and he picks up the toy telephone and says, "EEEERRRROO?!?!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140687 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:38:02 +0000 Weagle 1140687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>#2 is some of the best $20 we ever spent. LO still plays with hers a ton... In fact, she enjoys it more now that she's walking really well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best/page/2#post-1140637 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:17:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 1140637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have #2 and DD loved it, it was a gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140617 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:10:41 +0000 doodlepoodle 1140617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have #2 and #3, #2 is something they can still play with once they're older so if you're looking for an all-in-one that's my suggestion but the 3rd was my favorite before he was sturdy enough on his own :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140414 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:09:32 +0000 Fronkinzankinsbride 1140414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Favorite: <a href="http://www.melissaanddoug.com/wooden-chomp-and-clack-alligator-push-toy" rel="nofollow">http://www.melissaanddoug.com/wooden-chomp-and-clack-alligator-push-toy</a></p> <p>I like the Melissa and Doug push walkers. They feel much more stable than others we've used. </p> <p>I know the ride in walkers are not recommended and I understand why. but I took care of a kiddo that loved it and I think it helped motivate him to walk on his own. He started walking independently at 9 months and hasn't suffered any ill effects. He's now two and tells me "I run fast."I was very cautious with him in it, never leaving him alone and not overusing it. He had a safety 1st like the one pictured. It moved well and felt stable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140385 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:58:16 +0000 bunnylove08 1140385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have #1 and DD loved it. She started to walk at 10 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140384 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:58:05 +0000 lisa1783 1140384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: My boss has a child the same age as me and he brought her to see a physical therapist because she couldn't sit up on her own at almost 10 months. The therapist said it was partly because she had weak muscle structure and also partly because they were putting her in an exersaucer too much so she was leaning too much on the side and not working to develop her leg and core muscles. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140383 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:57:21 +0000 fairy 1140383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: Nope those are fine, it's just the exersaucer-like walkers that are dangerous and apparently not good for development. </p> <p>I really like #2! It looks fun haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140374 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:54:52 +0000 Thenetexan 1140374@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got this when LO was 9 months old. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002HYDPY" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002HYDPY</a> He has literally used it everyday for over a year. He now races through the house with it and fills the wagon with his toys to take them from room to room. One time he pushed it into my bedroom filled with all my shoes he collected throughout the house! His 10 month old cousin pushes him in it. Older kids enjoy it too, so I see this still being a favorite in the coming years. It is expensive, but sturdy and will have a good resale value. I also like that you can tighten the wheels for the first few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140371 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:54:37 +0000 ladybee 1140371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: random question, are the jumperoos that are a seat like that considered bad as well? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140262 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:24:46 +0000 littlek 1140262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: That's a good choice! We have that one as well. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140149 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:54:44 +0000 winniebee 1140149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had melissa and doug alligator clacker and he started using it around 10 months, but I think it's a harder walker when they don't have good balance. He's now 17 months and still uses it to run fast around the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140042 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:27:11 +0000 MsLipGloss 1140042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I bet she will love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140041 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:26:36 +0000 runsyellowlites 1140041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this walker and P LOVES it!!!!!</p> <p>[attach=1400/13/mueqwc.350x400.Imaginarium-Play-Away-Activity-Walker-13144133-01.jpg]</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/buy/birthday-center-baby-s-first-birthday/12-24-months/imaginarium-play-away-activity-walker-5f5f838-13144133" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/buy/birthday-center-baby-s-first-birthday/12-24-months/imaginarium-play-away-activity-walker-5f5f838-13144133</a><br /> Idk why the toysrus site shows the colors so neon... they're aren't neon at all, just bold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140037 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:25:54 +0000 keiki_mama 1140037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have #2 and LO is in love with it. He's 19 months almost but play with that thing daily. Sometimes he calls it his "gagoom"<br /> and will use it beside us while we are vacuuming the house :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140018 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:21:48 +0000 Smurfette 1140018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: #2. DH liked it better. He didn't want the wagon one cause we are planning on asking his parents to get her a wagon for Christmas. I told him that will be a full size one for her to ride in and not push. But he wanted #2 still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1140008 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:19:01 +0000 MsLipGloss 1140008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Which walker did you choose? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1135377 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:56:27 +0000 lisa1783 1135377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have #2 and have had it since my LO was 6 months old when he would only play with the buttons. He's 16 months now and still loves it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1135353 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:47:22 +0000 bushelandapeck 1135353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the one in #2 and Charlie still loves it at 14mos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1135352 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:46:58 +0000 ALV91711 1135352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one like #3, but he just sits in it and plays with the toys. If she likes to pull up and stand I'd go with one of the first two. He will be getting something similar for Christmas from one of his grandma's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1135346 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:45:08 +0000 MsLipGloss 1135346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: LOs can actually tip over in the wheeled-sit-in walkers (and face plant . . . head trauma, knock out teeth, etc.!). . . especially if they hit any kind of lip/edge/item on the floor. The walkers are also incredibly dangerous around stairs . . . which seems obvious, but . . .</p> <p>ETA: fwiw, I did not read that article . . . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-walker-is-best#post-1135334 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 08:42:31 +0000 mrsjyw 1135334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one and DS loves it. We had a fisher-price plastic one, but the wheels were just too fast for our floors, even on carpet.</p> <p>The wooden one works well!</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/maxim-everearth-activity-walker/-/A-11232850?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&#038;AFID=Google_PLA_df&#038;LNM=%7C11232850&#038;CPNG=Baby&#038;kpid=11232850&#038;LID=PA&#038;ci_src=17588969&#038;ci_sku=11232850&#038;gclid=CJCXlofthLoCFY87MgodYjMASg" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/maxim-everearth-activity-walker/-/A-11232850?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&#038;AFID=Google_PLA_df&#038;LNM=%7C11232850&#038;CPNG=Baby&#038;kpid=11232850&#038;LID=PA&#038;ci_src=17588969&#038;ci_sku=11232850&#038;gclid=CJCXlofthLoCFY87MgodYjMASg</a></p> <p>We price matched it at BBB with a regional chain grocery shop (Meijer) and had some credit and got it for $25? :) </p>