A baby walker is not a necessary product although it is the best way to keep your baby entertained. A recent study shows parents choose not to buy baby walkers as they do not help your little one to walk. Babies who learn to walk on their own take one month less than the babies that spend time in a walker.

Benefits of a baby walker

1.     As they maneuver around the house on a walker, they will gain a sense of Independence and they will discover their feet and motor skillsf also.

2.     You can complete your household chores as activity walkers come in attractive and different color and are clad with beautiful toys to entertain your baby.

3.     They engage the baby with the toys so that moms can get some desired ‘me time’

Things to consider while buying a baby walker

1. Safety

A baby walker ensures the safety of babies while they are using it. Some important points to remember related to the safety of your babies are:

a)     If your baby is too young, choose a baby walker without the wheel. Walker will help your baby to stand up on their own.

b)    Choose a wide base baby walker for babies who are capable of walking. This type of walker will prevent your baby from any kind of injury when they hit walls or any furniture.

c)     If you have a staircase at home, there are some walkers with a mechanism to prevent your babies from falling through the stairs.

2. Height adjustable

Before buying a walker make sure that it is an adjustable height walker, because babies grow up quickly as it will be uncomfortable for babies if it has a fixed height. So, for the long run select a baby walker with adjustable height or else you will have to buy a new one from time to time as they grow up.

3. Comfort

Suppose a baby walker does not have comfortable seat - this will irritate the baby and he/she will not stay in the walker for a long duration, and even they may not want to sit on them again. So, it is important to keep in mind that your chosen baby walker has a padded seat.

4. Portability

If you buy a foldable baby walker it will not only save you space but you can also carry them easily. Yes, if you want to visit your relative or want to take your baby for a walk in the park then a foldable baby walker is the best choice as you can carry them with you easily.

5. Quality

Since a baby is curious, before buying a baby walker, check all the toys attached to it and make sure that they are attached perfectly and there is no possibility of a baby breaking it, or inserting it into the mouth. There should be no sharp edged toys, so that baby does not get hurt.

6. Functionality

A baby walker should be light and easy to maneuver. It is very important it should be light since no baby will want a baby walker which cannot move easily.

Do these baby walkers work on carpet?

If you have plush carpeting some baby walkers do not roll over them. But there are some options which can easily roll over the carpet. There are also some safety features of walkers which stops them from getting stuck and rolling over door frames. You will find some of the best baby walkers for carpet available on the internet for your baby. Multi-directional wheels are the best pick, as they help your little one to move around even if they get stuck on the carpet.