Best Baby Walkers in the UK

Your child can already hold their head up quite well and is making their first efforts to stand up and move? If so, this means it's time to buy a baby walker. And if you are looking for one of the best walkers, we recommend you opt for the Lion and Monkey Walker from Bright Starts.

What distinguishes this walker compared to many other similar models is its extra sturdy platform with enhanced rubber feet. Not only does it give you the peace of mind that your child won't tip over when zigging and zagging around the house, but it also makes it safe to use on all types of floors, including carpets.

The bright design with a fun activity panel is another strong point of the Lion and Monkey Walker. Once your child turns the steering wheel, the unit will trigger fun sounds and flashes that will give them the motivation to walk and move around the house. What is handy is that this center is removable, meaning it can also be used off the walker. In addition to that, many parents like the fact that the sounds here can be muted. This way, whenever you feel like the playtime gets too loud, you can always turn them down.

Toddlers love car toys, and it's no wonder that My Child Company has designed a car baby walker. An interactive steering wheel, a gearbox, a rearview mirror, large wheels and a large footrest pad with the road print allow your kid to learn more about cars and even make the first "beep beep". Besides these visual effects, the walker produces sounds, which not only entertain but also develop your kid.

However, the first and foremost function of this walker is to enable a child to move freely around while sitting upright. And the My Child Coupe Baby Walker more than fulfils this function. It easily moves on most types of flooring and can even manoeuvre on short ply carpets, allowing your kid to explore things around. At the same time, it doesn't move too fast to make the use of the product dangerous. In addition to a set of restrictive wheels, it features no-tip pads that work to protect your little driver and prevent them from falling.

Another highlight of this walker is that it can be converted into a rocking mode. It comes with a supportive footpad and takes nothing but a quick hand movement to enable the push button release system, which makes it a perfect solution for kids from 6 months of age. More to that, like most other seat-based walkers, this one offers three adjustable height positions, allowing you to keep using it until your kids outgrow it and can walk confidently without the walker.

For children who already can stand, we suggest you go for the VTech Baby 505603. This model has been specifically designed for infants who need a little encouragement and serves them as the ideal support to take their first steps.

To start things off, the VTech Baby 505603 features a reliable construction. Fitted with a set of textured wheels, it allows your kid to move freely around the house, eliminating the fear of them accidentally tipping over if they run into thick carpets. Furthermore, it comes with an easy grip handle. Thanks to that, you can rest assured that your child will get the needed support if their steps still lack confidence.

The standout feature of the 505603, though, is its fun-filled activity panel. Loaded with tons of interactive features such as a shape sorter, animal buttons, light effects and a role play phone, this walker will keep your little one amused for hours on end, making the learning time fun and exciting.

Whether you're looking for a gift for your friends' kids or your own growing wonder, you can't go wrong with the unisex Me Zebra Walker from Fisher-Price. This model with its bright colours, lovely music and lights will surely grab the kid's attention, and is perfect for all babies.

Furthermore, full of hands-on activities, this walker is equally perfect for both sitting babies and those who already can stand. Starting from a book page to the buttons enabling animal sounds, to numbers, words and phrases, the activity panel of this walker has all of the add-ons to help keep the kid's interest longer as well as teach them to get steadier on their feet.

Moving to the construction, the Fisher Price baby walker is fitted with rather wide legs. Add to that its weight of 1.9 kg, and you get yourself a sturdy walker that can support children of up to 3 years of age, allowing them to effortlessly move over most floor surfaces.

Parents who are looking for a more traditionally-styled baby walker should consider the Go Round Jive Peppermint Trail from Red Kite Baby. This model not only includes all the usual bells and whistles you usually seek in a product like this, but also features a non-skid safety base. Thus, you can have peace of mind that your kid will not go too fast in it if they use it on the laminate floor, and there will be no risk of them rolling down the stairs, for example.

What is handy about this walker is that it can be collapsed to almost completely flat. Thanks to that, you can just slide it under the bed for compact storage or carry with you in the boot of your car when going on a trip. Furthermore, you can't help but like the padded seating. Coupled with a three height adjustable frame, the extra comfortable deep padded seat gives your kid all the support they need from the age of 6 months up to the moment they already can stand up and walk independently.

Even though it's not what this walker was designed for in the first place, it could be used for feeding, too—just remove the play tray and off you go! The white plastic tray underneath is a good size for usual snacks. Take note, though, that it cannot be removed, but it won't be hard to wipe it clean with your regular cloth. The seat cover, on the other hand, is removable and machine washable, making the walker's maintenance an easy task.