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5 Best Alternatives to Baby Walkers

Some studies revealed that baby walkers don’t really teach infants how to walk. In fact, baby walkers may even delay this important milestone in their lives. While walkers can make your baby’s lower leg muscles stronger, they don’t strengthen the hips and upper legs that babies use a lot when walking.



Even if walkers can also help your baby move faster around the house, these can also make them more susceptible to injuries even under adult supervision. Some of the common dangers of using baby walkers include getting squeezed by the foldable frame, tipping over, or falling down the stairs.

Babies may also suffer from bruises and burns if they end up touching hot stoves and dangerous items or they bump into the table by accident and tip or spill over the items on it.

The good news is that there are now many available alternatives to baby walkers, including stationary activity centers, baby jumpers, doorway jumpers, push walkers or toys, and sit-to-stand toys.

Stationary Activity Centers

Based on the name, stationary activity centers will have legs in place of wheels. A stationary activity center stays in place while your baby is playing and standing to ensure that he doesn’t fall or find himself anywhere dangerous or unsafe.

Many of these stationary activity centers also feature bouncing adjustable heights to ensure that they grow together with your baby as his legs grow stronger and longer. Your baby will also get all forms of entertainment he wants with no need for you to worry that he will go anywhere.

This is also a convenient option for parents because these stationary activity centers are often fitted with a tray with toys surrounding it that can also function as a feeding station during snack time.

Unlike walkers or jumpers, a stationary activity center doesn’t offer much for your baby in terms of exercise. There are exersaucer seats that have some bounce to them, but it might not be enough to entertain or move your baby.

Baby Jumpers

Baby jumpers may look the same as traditional baby walkers at first glance. There is an activity station and bucket seat with toys surrounding your baby for entertainment.

However, the key difference between these two is that jumpers are stationary. A baby jumper is a great alternative that is ideal for active babies who cannot stand on their own yet.

These can give your baby’s tiny legs some form of exercise while making sure that he stays entertained with sounds, lights, and colorful toys, depending on the specific model of the baby jumper.

A baby jumper is one of the best alternatives to baby walkers. The feel and design of these two are comparable, and your baby still has lots of entertainment with all the toys around them. The added safety factor of its stationary design is that there are lower risks for accidents.

Doorway Jumpers

Doorway jumpers are a great option if you want something simple. A doorway jumper has a simple design of a bucket seat that is suspended from a clamp, making it easily portable so you can bring it from one room to another. Storing doorway jumpers is also a breeze when these are not in use.

Many babies also love doorway jumpers because they offer more bounce compared to jumper stations, making them more fun for more adventurous babies. Doorway jumpers also offer babies more control of the direction and height of the bounce. Babies can also use their cute small toes to swing around on their own.

However, it is important to remember that not all jumpers can fit all doorways. This means you have to measure the depth and width of your doorway before you purchase to ensure that you will get the one that fits well.

Doorway jumpers are a great way to give your active little one the much-needed exercise with more bouncing around. You can also have peace of mind knowing that your baby is confined and safe in the same spot where you left him.

Push Walkers

The moment your baby starts to become more stable on his feet and begins to show some signs of serious walking, it is time for you to consider getting a push walker or toy. This is available in several forms, including wooden carts and rolling plastic activity centers.

Both these types can be very fun for babies, letting you choose the right one that best suits the personality of your little one. There are also push walkers that feature sounds and lights as well as mirrors, peek-a-boo flaps, and buttons that can keep your baby well-entertained for hours.

Walkers with cart-like designs are ideal for those babies who love to be always on the go as these allow them to push their favorite animals and toys anywhere they want.

Push walkers are perfect for emergent walkers. They give babies the chance to have a real walking practice so they can place their entire weight on their small legs. These alternatives to baby walkers can also continue to be fun and entertaining even if your baby has already grown to become a fully walking toddler.

Sit-to-Stand Walkers

Versatility is the one word that best describes the benefit of using sit-to-stand walkers. These can continue to function as push walkers with no need for you to wait until your little one reaches walking age before you can let him start using them.

There are several different options available when it comes to sit-to-stand walkers or toys. Some feature removable activity centers that your baby can play with on the floor when he is still at the crawling or sitting stage. There are also some that you can convert from floor play to scooting such as a car and walking.

These are some of the alternatives to baby walkers that you can consider getting for your baby. No matter what you choose, the most important thing is to pick one that will keep your baby safe and happy for as long as possible.

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