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The Best Baby Walkers of 2022

Baby walkers come in push-behind and sit-in styles, and vary tremendously in stability, durability, safety, style, versatility, and FUN! Most similar to exersaucers in overall design, a walker adds the element of mobility by allowing your child to scoot around the home.

Every year we pull together new releases and improved models, putting them through extensive hands-on testing. The top 5 walkers are ranked below, followed by detailed reviews of several different options.

Model and Link to Amazon	Our Rating
#1. Joovy Spoon Baby Walker
#2. Radio Flyer Walker Wagon
#3. VTech Sit-to-Stand Walker
#4. Hape Wooden Wonder
#5. Tiny Love Walker

For our reviews, we compile our hands-on test insights with those of other parents, providing a summary review of each model. This year we came away with some awesome options that we think you and your baby will love! For more information about how we did our tests, and factors you should consider when picking a baby walker (including safety precautions), check out the bottom of this article.

At the most basic safety level, be sure all stairways and steps are blocked by a closed door or one of our awesome baby gates, and nothing is reachable on counters or tables.

Table of Contents [show/hide]
1. Top 5 Baby Walkers Comparison Table
2. 1. Best Overall: Joovy Spoon
3. 2. Radio Flyer Walker Wagon
4. 3. VTech Sit-to-Stand Walker
5. 4. Hape Wooden Walker
6. 5. Tiny Love Walker
7. 6. Safety 1st Sounds & Lights
8. 7. Bright Starts Walk-a-bout
9. 8. Baby Trend Activity Walker
10. 9. Cossy Classic Wooden Walker
11. 10. Jeep Wrangler Baby Walker
12. Additional Information
13. Baby Walker Safety
14. Test & Evaluation

Full disclosure: Some of these baby walkers, including the Radio Flyer, Safety 1st, and Cossy models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer.

Here are the Best Baby Walkers of 2022!

1. Joovy Spoon Baby Walker.

Usually about $90, available in several colors. This top-rated baby walker takes on the classic form of a traditional sit-in baby walker, but with some excellent features and style. When we took it out of the packaging, we were surprised at two things: first, how lightweight it was (only about 12 pounds), and second, how it folded up into a pretty thin format that could slide right under the bed for storage. Popping it open was easy, and the walker takes on a pretty sleek and stylish shape and size. We liked the simple colors and contemporary lines, without compromising on features. The tray was large and wrapped around the side of the baby, which should increase safety by making it harder for your baby to reach to things to their right or left (like grabbing something off the coffee table or TV stand). What's also cool about the tray is that it includes a removable insert (like some of the best high chairs) that can be popped off and cleaned easily, and thrown right into the dishwasher (if you can fit it in!). The baby seating surface is soft and plush, and easy to wipe clean or remove for machine washing; the fabric is high quality, and we didn't notice any color bleeding or shrinkage. Once your baby is sitting in the walker, it has three height adjustments to help make sure your baby's little feet can actually reach the floor (or the play mat), and can support babies up to 30 pounds. The rolling/gliding action was smooth and our test babies didn't seem to have any difficulty getting this to move on hardwood, tile, or linoleum floors. Carpets were a challenge of course, though thin-pile rugs or berber carpets were generally fine.

With two parents standing on the second step and baby in the walker, we put it to the ultimate test: we let baby try to roll right to the parents, sending the front wheels of the walker right off the edge of the stairs. Well, the no-slip stair pads on the bottom did their job, and did it well: they stopped it right in its tracks, only letting the front wheels go about 2" off the edge and keeping the vast majority of the walker safe and sound. We didn't need to intervene at all, which was reassuring. Of course, we do not recommend trying that at home! Even with the safety features you need to be very careful when using any walker on any surface. Overall, we were really impressed with features and safety of this walker, all without sensory overload with tons of crazy toys attached. You have enough baby gear to keep track of already, no need to worry about the random toys that have popped off the baby walker. Cons? Well, the wheels don't lock which is inconvenient, and the tallest height setting leaves something to be desired. If your baby is super tall, check out the Safety 1st option, below. Who else recommends the Joovy Spoon walker? Our friends at Babylist! Impressed? You can check out the Joovy Spoon baby walker here.

2. Radio Flyer Classic Walker Wagon Baby Walker.

Usually about $80, the Radio Flyer Walker Wagon has the classic red Radio Flyer paint with wooden accents and those distinctive logos. It doesn't just look nice and nostalgic, it's also highly capable and durable, and a ton of fun for toddlers! We tested it out with an 11-month old who was just taking his first steps, and a 14-month old who took her first steps a couple months ago. Both of them loved filling up the wagon with toys, stuffed animals, and each other, and wheeling everything around the house. Backing up to when we first got our hands on the Radio Flyer walker wagon, a few points are worth mentioning. First, out of the box the wagon literally came in 15 different pieces, which made assembly much more involved than any other wagon on this list. It wasn't technically challenging to follow the instructions, it was just a little overwhelming and time-consuming (about 25 minutes) to put together. Second, the wagon wheels come with a cool feature - a tensioning system that puts a little rolling resistance on the wheels, which is definitely helpful if you want to use this with a toddler just learning to walk. The tensioning system makes an audible clicking noise when the wheels are rolling, which can get a little annoying, but it can be disabled by removing the tensioner.

A couple other little features we liked: there is a padded front bumper that helps keep your walls and furniture intact, the wooden side panels are removable, and the wheels are plastic (filled with foam) and have decent grip to prevent side-slippage. The handlebar is at a great height for toddlers, though it is not height-adjustable so it will be a little low once your child reaches 2-3 years old. Of course, that doesn't really stop them from enjoying it - they will likely just use it in different ways, likely shuttling each other around, using it outdoors to haul toys, and beyond! Everything is high quality and durable, and we are overall impressed with the quality you're getting for only about $80. No big cons to report other than the little ones we've mentioned already - the clicking noise of the wheel tensioner, and the lack of adjustable handlebars. Who else recommends the Radio Flyer walker wagon? Our friends at Babylist and Babygearlab! Impressed? You can check out the Radio Flyer Walker Wagon here.

3. VTech Sit-to-Stand Baby Walker.

Usually about $35, the VTech Sit to Stand is available in pinks and purples (pictured) or oranges and greens. When the dangers of sit-in baby walkers spread like wildfire through the press, this was one of the answers. Instead of having your baby sit inside the walker and roll around, this top-rated activity walker serves babies who have already learned to pull themselves up but haven't learned to walk independently. So it's a slightly different phase of use relative to a sit-in walker. The sit-in style can work for a baby who has achieved head/neck control, but this type of push-walker won't be useful until your baby pulls to stand. Once they do, they can grab the handles on this and get themselves into all sorts of trouble! Usually from about 9 months to 2 years of age or so. VTech calls this the "Sit-to-Stand" because it can be used as a little 2in1 activity center by popping off the play portion and placing it on the floor: baby can sit down next to it and play with the colorful toys. Then, it can be placed back onto the frame and unfolded and used as a push-around baby walker, that's the "stand" part. It's pretty underwhelming as a sit-down activity center, but it does do really well as a push-walker, and at a great price point. It's relatively inexpensive, and we found it to be stable, durable, and have some fun gadgets. For instance, a cute little telephone (probably the only one they'll ever see that still looks like this!), piano keys that play music, rollers and gear cogs, and light-up buttons. To power the music and lights, it takes two AA batteries which are actually included (that's rare!). Given the features and relatively low price, it's no wonder that it's been the best-selling baby walker on the market for several years now! Note that if you don't want the rolling walker part, but want a standing activity center that is very similar to this, VTech also makes an awesome Learning Table.

Overall, we really liked this basic and inexpensive walker, and thought it was perfect for babies who are around 9-10 months old and ready to explore walking with some support. We also thought that it rolled much better on carpeting and rugs than any of the sit-in walkers, so this is a great option if you have wall-to-wall carpeting or a lot of thicker rugs. One other cool thing is that it has adjustable resistance settings for the wheels, so you can control how fast the wheels will spin. Younger kids will need it on the slower setting, and older kids or carpeting will probably call for the faster setting. Cons? Well, there's no adjustable handle height to accommodate a growing baby, and the friction of the tires on hardwood or tile could be improved to avoid the walker sliding sideways at times. But we can't really complain about that, since it also makes it possible to turn this walker (unlike with some of the below options) without popping up the front wheels. Overall, we love it, and think it's a great inexpensive option! Who else recommends the VTech Sit to Stand walker? Our friends at Babylist and Babygearlab! Interested? You can check out the VTech Sit to Stand walker here!

4. Hape Wooden Wonder Walker.

Usually about $75. This Hape walker is one of the most adorable and high quality activity walkers we tested. We love the quality craftsmanship, vivid and non-toxic paint colors, and the simple and clever toys that keep a baby interested but not overwhelmed. One of the great things about this walker is that it's basically impossible to tip over, whether it's tipping forward, backward, or to the side. It's very stable, and that's more than we can say for many of the walkers we tested! When our test babies tried it out, they all seemed to love being able to put random things in the front and push them around. This included toys, stuffies, and in one case the family cat! This is one of the great things about this walker that will keep toddlers enjoying it for a while, and it's a much better experience than simply pushing buttons on electronic toys. When we tested it, we found that it assembled very easily out of the box, and everything worked pretty well.

The only drawback we keep finding with wooden baby walkers is that they are relatively hard to turn. While the VTech will turn by basically sliding sideways or a toddler can pop up the front wheels to turn it, that can't happen with these. The wheels on this walker are grippy and it's heavy enough that it can't be turned easily at all. So a couple of our testing babies ended up going in a straight line until they hit something, and then mom or dad had to turn it in a different direction. So that was a bit of a pain. The second issue with wooden walkers is wheel speed: it's really difficult to get the wheels to turn at a good speed. On this one, you can't simply tighten the screws more to make them spin more slowly (like you can with the Cossy model, below). So we found that it was a bit too fast on hard surfaces, but really great on carpeting. Outside of those wheel-related issues, we thought it was durable, super sturdy, well-built, and is likely to be a go-to toy for several years. Who else loves the Hape walker? Our friends at Babygearlab consider it a top pick! Impressed? You can check out the Hape Wooden Wonder Walker here!

5. Tiny Love Here I Grow Walker.

Usually about $120. For parents who were considering separately purchasing an exersaucer and a walker, this combination might be perfect for you! The Tiny Love "Here I Grow" walker combines an exersaucer, a push-behind walker, and a sit-in walker into one, and at a great price! Starting as a sit-in exersaucer, it has adjustable height, swivel capability, bouncing (like a jumper, which you can disable), and tons of fun toys to explore. When you're ready to watch your baby scoot around the floor, you can unlock the wheels (there are two switches to lock or unlock the front wheels) and it becomes a sit-in walker. Finally, when your baby starts to pull to stand and transition to the toddler phase, they can use it as a push-behind walker. We loved the concept, and were excited to test it out! Out of the box, assembly took about 15 minutes; basically, you unfold the three legs hiding under the base, attach the seat, attach the tray to the base, and then attach the handle and the toys and rings.

The toys can attach interchangeably to any of the holes on the tray, allowing you customize where you place them. There are three height adjustments that span about 4" of adjustability. There is a lock to stop seat rotation, locks on the legs to prevent bouncing, and two locks to turn on the parking brake and disallow movement (by raising the front wheels off the floor). In walker mode, the seat rotation is locked, the leg bounce is locked, but the parking brake is released to let the journey begin. We thought the entire walker was surprisingly thoughtful and well-made, and we loved how each feature can be locked out for safety and developmental purposes. Another bonus is that the entire unit can fold semi-flat by detaching tray from the base and folding in the legs. It's a bit too tall to slide under a bed, but we did fit it under our coffee table for temporary storage. The seat fabric is easily removed for cleaning and machine washable. Cons? Like with any walker, we suggest having your baby wear long pants and socks with grippy bottoms; some of the inside edges hiding under walkers can irritate the skin from repeated bouncing or movements. That issue is not unique to the Tiny Love, but worth mentioning. Outside of that, we had a ton of fun with this baby walker and think it's a great option for parents looking to save money and space! Who else loves the Tiny Love walker? Our friends at Babylist! Impressed? You can check out the Tiny Love Here I Grow Walker here!

6. Safety 1st Sounds 'n Lights Discovery Walker.

Usually about $50. This is a much more traditionally-styled baby walker with all the bells and whistles, including the bright colors and noisy toys. But it also includes the non-skid safety catches on the bottom to reduce the chances of rolling down the stairs, so it's a bit of an old-meets-new style baby walker. Out of the box, we thought that it folds down into a good-sized package that can slide right under a normal bed, so that was great for storage. Once it's popped up, it has 3 adjustable height settings to accommodate your growing baby. We did find that at the lowest setting it's most appropriate for babies who are probably around 10-months old or over like 28" height, otherwise they probably wont be able to reach the floor (note that it has a 31-pound weight limit). It's like this one is too high, but the Joovy option is too low. We've yet to find or review the perfect-height baby walker that also meets all the other criteria we care about. About the toys - it has a lot of them, some with music and lights, some with crinkle-noises, and some relatively simple cause-effect options.

We'd like to be able to tell you what type of batteries these toys use, but we couldn't find that information anywhere and couldn't find a battery door anywhere on the walker! We didn't go through batteries after about 2 months of testing, but it's worth pointing out that we have no idea where they are hidden, what size they are, or if they are replaceable in the first place. Back to the positives. We liked that there were the toys, but they could also be swiveled out of the way (to the side) to expose two snack trays. They don't have washable trays, but they were good sizes for simple snacks. Speaking of washing, the seat cover is removable and machine washable, so that's a nice feature. So overall, we liked this activity walker, and it's worth inclusion on this list. It seemed durable, rolled well on hard floors and rugs, and our test babies seemed to really love the toys. But if the batteries die you're both out of luck! Note that Safety 1st also makes two additional baby walkers: first, the Safety 1st Ready Set Walk baby walker that is very similar to this one, and also doesn't have a replaceable battery. Second, the Safety 1st Disney Music and Lights baby walker, which is also very similar to this one but has super pink Disney styling and, wait for it, you can replace the batteries! Though assembly and battery replacement were both a major pain. Interested? You can check out this Safety 1st baby walker here!

7. Bright Starts Walk-a-bout Baby Walker.

Usually about $45. This top-rated Bright Starts walker has a lot of great things going for it. Out of the box, just like all the other baby walkers, it was a bit of a pain to assemble. None of the baby activity walkers are easy to assemble, unless it's just a push walker (like the VTech or Cossy). But one of the things we loved after we assembled it is the tall seat back height, which was fantastic for supporting shoulders and heads of especially young babies. It was definitely a taller seat back than any other walker in this buying guide. Other than that, it is overall pretty similar to the Safety 1st baby walker models. It has 3 adjustable heights to support babies from about 6 to 12 months of age (or 15-26 pounds). In our tests, it worked just fine for even older babies, though we were probably pushing the weight limits a bit. We measured from the bottom of the seat to the floor and it was about 6" at the lowest height, and 9" at the highest height; so it's adjustable, but not really over a dramatic range. The bigger size restriction we bumped into was with babies with chubby thighs, since the leg holes are surprisingly narrow making it hard to move baby in and out of the seat.

The activity center part of the walker was pretty cute: it's a little safari-themed steering wheel with music, sounds, and lights. One of the nice things is that it has adjustable volume control so you can make it low enough to entertain baby without giving mom a headache! One of the random things is that it has these somewhat pointy leaves on the sides, our test babies didn't hurt themselves or anything, but it seemed like a strange decision for Bright Starts. We also didn't think the seat was very comfy, made of very thin fabric, and though we thought it was nice to have the higher-back seat, it made it impossible for us to fold up and slide under our bed (it just didn't fold up small enough to do that). Anyway, this is a great overall baby activity walker with some good features, and an excellent price that might make up for some limitations. Oh, did we mention that you can replace the batteries!? It was a pain because you need to remove the toy entirely, but it's nice to have the possibility. Interested? You can check out the Bright Starts baby walker here!

8. Baby Trend 2.0 Activity Baby Walker.

Usually only about $30! With a price like that, we had to get our hands on this cheap baby walker and see whether it was a "great bang for the buck," or a "you get what you pay for" situation! Out of the box, it felt similar to the Bright Starts and Safety 1st walkers: lightweight, thin plastic, and somewhat questionable build quality. The wheels pop onto the bottom, the tray pops up from the bottom, and you need to attach the toy bar. The toy bar was the most challenging part of assembly, as you need to carefully align the small protruding notches by twisting them to the side as you push them together. Without the toy bar, assembly would be about 5 minutes, but the toy bar at least doubles that estimate. Once it's put together, the Baby Trend is ready to support babies and toddlers from about 5 to 12 months old. The more important factor will be their height and leg length, as we found that most 5 month old babies will not have long enough legs to reach the floor, even at the lowest height setting (height is adjustable between three settings). Our estimate is about 6-12 months, unless you have a particularly tall baby. Baby Trend recommends a maximum weight of 30 pounds, and maximum height of 32".

Some little benefits of the Baby Trend: the tray is a good size for little snacks, and relatively easy to clean (but not removable). The seat is comfortable and supportive enough, and can be removed for machine washing. The bottom does have the stair safety bumpers, but we advise you to never trust those and always make sure all doors and stairs are secured. A few negatives: the quality is pretty poor, which was expected for this low price. That means that the plastics are a bit flimsy, as are all of the adjustment clips. Nothing broke during our testing, but we could see the potential. Another con is that the wheels are not very good at rolling, which was surprising because that's really their only job! Getting this walker to roll is more challenging than most other walkers, which means that younger babies might have some issues getting it to move. We also wish there were more of a buffer on the back to prevent your child from swinging their head back and hitting something in your home (a wall, corner, table edge). Overall, we think this is decent bang for the buck, but honestly we would invest 10 more dollars and get something with higher build quality! Interested? You can check out the Baby Trend Activity Walker here!

9. Cossy Classic Wooden Baby Walker.

Usually about $75. We're suckers for super cute wooden toys that are well-constructed and durable, like the awesome line of wooden toys and baby gifts by Melissa & Doug, and Hape. This Cossy baby walker is no exception. It has bright primary colors, wooden construction, an adorable look, non-toxic paint, and good craftsmanship. When we pulled this out of the box, there was some minor assembly required, which took us about 5 minutes. Easy-peesy. There were several features that stood out to us, like the rubber trim on the wooden wheels to help protect your floors and prevent sideways sliding, and the adorable xylophone for making music. To be fair, the xylophone doesn't sound so great, but you need to remember it's just a toy! The wooden wheels don't have preset adjustments like the VTech, instead you can tighten or loosen the screws to make it easier or harder to push around.

The height was great for a baby around 12-18 months of age, and we liked the little storage basket on the back where you can put the xylophone stick and the included wooden shape blocks that fit into slots on the side of the walker. The toys were overall well-executed and high quality, and kept babies busy for a good amount of time. On the side you can wind cars and a stop sign around on a road-like track, and on the front there are balls on rails that your baby will love sliding around. So overall this is a really adorable baby walker that has some fun toys and features while maintaining a style suitable for the more discerning parents out there! The only downfall we found with this walker was the wheels: it was hard to get them all to equal tightness, and then over time they would loosen and spin faster than you might desire. For handy parents this might not be an issue, as you could put on some teflon washers and use them to change the friction; but for most other parents it will prove a bit of a pain in the rear. So this is an excellent activity walker with only one detractor.

10. Jeep Wrangler 3-in-1 Grow with Me Baby Walker.

Usually about $75. There is not much more iconic than the classic look of a Jeep Wrangler, and this baby walker brings it in all its glory! From its trademark grille and headlights to the flared fenders and vintage green color, this Jeep baby walker hits all the right visual elements. There's no doubt that it's a great looking baby walker, but how does it function? Well, the best part of this walker is that it's marketed as a 3-in-1 baby walker, which means that it can convert from a traditional bucket-seat style baby walker, to a walk-behind baby walker, and also a rolling toy car mode. The second walk-behind mode is the same as the walker mode but works well thanks to the well-positioned grab handle on the back. The walker works for kids up to 25 pounds or 30 inches tall. In our testing, we found it simple to assemble out of the box. A couple notes here - be sure to remove the stickers on the rear-view mirrors, bring along a small phillips head screwdriver for the battery door, and don't forget two AA batteries to make the turn signals and sounds work.

Once you get it up and running, you'll notice a few things. For one, the bottom of the seat is about 7" above the floor at the lowest setting, which is great for toddlers just beginning to toddle around. There are adjustment straps on the seat so you can raise it up a bit (about an inch or two) as your baby grows taller. Second, while most sit-in baby walkers have an empty tray up front, this one packs a serious entertainment punch with its horn, dashboard, and blinkers. Our test toddler really loved it and had a great time trying everything out and scooting herself around the kitchen and dining room. It worked great on hardwood, tile, or linoleum. It did OK on low pile berber carpet, but was a no-go on any thicker carpet. It wheeled around pretty freely. The front wheels pivoted but the rear ones do not, which is a bit limiting in terms of direction but we found it completely fine. It's a pretty big baby walker and takes up a decent amount of space; this is helped by the fact that it folds up for storage, but keep it in mind that it does take up a lot of room on the floor. Cons? It seemed much lower quality than the Joovy or Hape options, which was surprising since it's about the same price as the Joovy. The quality limitations were mostly in the plastics and their attachments and connections, but we also want to point out that the flimsy plastic also makes it somewhat lightweight which can be a plus. Overall, we liked this option and think it's worthy of a spot on this list, especially for the Jeep lovers out there! But realistically, we think you can get better bang for the buck with one of the other options. Interested? You can check out the Jeep Baby Walker here.

Conclusions

The baby walker is a transitional development toy for supporting the transition from standing to walking, helping to get your baby confident and ready for independent walking. While there is no convincing scientific data that baby walkers help your baby learn to walk (in fact they might do the opposite), there is no denying that they are super fun activity centers that give you some control over their mobility.

Baby walkers come in two primary styles: first is the classic sit-in walker that is half exersaucer, half walker. Second is the push-walker that baby can hold onto and push around the house, usually doubling as an activity walker on one side. Neither option provides any reliable developmental advantage: they probably won't make your baby walk sooner or better, and definitely won't guarantee they are track stars when they grow up. Instead, think of them as entertainment for your baby until they learn to walk, just like a bounce-bounce exersaucer, activity jumper, or activity center.

Baby Walker Safety

We don't want to freak you out, but the traditional sit-in roll-around baby walkers were pretty dangerous. So dangerous that Canada banned them a few years ago, and the American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for a similar ban in the USA. Babies in the classic type of sit-in walker could reach higher and more dangerous things around the house (they can roll right up and grab something off the counter!), roll down a staircase, or even roll into a pool. Babies move really fast in a walker, and one little mistake (like forgetting to close the basement door) can lead to disaster. So pay attention, and don't take your eyes off a baby in a walker; baby care is serious business. So take the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and don't accept an old second-hand walker from a cousin, be sure to buy a new one with modern safety features. Also double-check your childproofing and make sure any baby gates are closed and secure.

In the past few years, several improvements have been made to increase safety of sit-in baby walkers. Most models now include lower rails that (in theory) will catch on a stair edge and use friction to stop the walker's momentum before a disaster happens. Think of it like a super low-rider car: any little pot-hole and you will be scraping the bottom of your car when your tire drops into the hole. New baby walkers operate on the same principle, using bottom edge friction to slow the walker down and bring it to a stop when a wheel drops off any ledge over about half an inch deep. This safety feature reduces the risk of your baby careening down the stairs, off a ledge, or into a pool.

One of the baby walkers we tested, the Delta Children Deluxe Lil Drive Baby Activity Walker, did not have the lower rails. Though the Lil Drive walker was a lot of fun and babies loved the race car walker styling, we didn't think it met our safety standards. Newer designs will also increase the width of the tray area surrounding the baby, making it harder for them to reach beyond the width of the walker pushing up against a kitchen counter (and also making it harder for them to pinch fingers when bumping into a wall or furniture). In fact, our best-rated baby walker does both of those things, and does them really well. Even though baby walkers are safer than ever before, please be sure that your house is baby-proofed before you let your baby loose in a new walker! If you're interested in an exersaucer that doesn't roll around, you can see our exersaucer reviews here!

Test and Evaluation

Regarding our test procedures, we test all of the baby walkers in our own home, and in the homes of volunteer parents (and children!). For walkers, the test babies and toddlers typically range in age from 7 to 22 months, and the households vary quite a bit - some with hardwood, some wall-to-wall carpet, and some with a mix.

In our testing, we unbox and assemble each model, and then turn them over to the parents. Parents report back to us about each product they tested, giving us honest feedback about the performance of each model. And they are sometimes brutally honest!

After we get them back from the parents, we test them out ourselves and try to confirm or disconfirm all of the positives and negatives reported by the parents. Then, we compile parents' reviews with our own and put together a ranked set of the best walkers. Over the past several years, about 25% of the walkers we test are not included on this list. This is usually due to faulty or broken parts, missing components, missing safety features, or horrendous reviews.

Regarding the stairs test, we only subjected the Joovy and Safety 1st models to that test. It made us really nervous when we tried it, but it was worth it for our peace of mind. Overall we found that the Joovy performed a bit better than the Safety 1st in the edge-of-stairs test, presumably due to the configuration of the Joovy base and its nice anti-slip surface on the bottom rails. Of course it's just one test and your situation might differ, so always watch your baby carefully and make sure your home is safe before using any baby walker. While the new walker safety features are great, they do not guarantee safety in all situations.

The top rated baby walkers on our list can get pretty expensive. If you're not willing to max out your credit cards on a fancy walker, and you can't find any random gift cards left over from your baby shower, then there are some excellent cheap options like the VTech Sit to Stand. Just like with all of our articles, as we receive and test additional baby gear, we will continue to update this list throughout the year. We hope our hard work pays off, and helps you find the perfect baby walker for your situation!

The 11 Best Alternatives to Baby Walkers of 2022

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Research shows and pediatricians agree that traditional baby walkers are not always safe to use. A study published in the journal Pediatrics found that there were over 230,000 baby walker-related ER visits involving children in the 24-year period over which researchers analyzed data.

Most of these injuries occurred because the child was able to move much faster than the parent expected. This allowed them to access places where they were unsafe or unsupervised, such as stairs or pools, often before the parent even noticed the child was missing.

Note that the baby walkers we’re referring to here are the saucer-shaped play centers with your baby sitting in the middle and wheels attached to the bottom, which allow your baby to toddle around and practice walking. These are different than the walkers that toddlers push (also on wheels) but which move at a slower pace and are generally considered safer.

Baby walkers were once considered valuable tools for helping little legs get stronger and learn balance. And they still can be when properly supervised. However, there are many excellent and safer alternatives to baby walkers available these days. These updated toys will allow your baby to get stronger and encourage walking safely.

When deciding on the best baby walker alternatives for your family, you have a few types of toys to consider:

Stationary Activity Centers: These closely resemble the traditional baby walker but without wheels. They are usually made of a round table with your baby in a harness seat in the center. Your baby can reach and play with toys in the activity center while bouncing up and down. Something to consider when getting one of these is the considerable amount of space it will take up.

Baby Jumpers: Designed to support your baby while they safely bounce and jump, building a foundation for walking. Many stationary activity centers also double as baby jumpers. However, not all do — so check the details if it’s an essential feature to you.

Push Toys: These offer great support to your baby’s first steps. Choose one with a sturdy handle that is the right size for your baby’s hands. Push toys have wheels, so it’s important to stay close to your child when they play. If you’re budget-conscious, push toys are typically the most affordable option and take up the least space.

We’ve compiled a list of the 11 best alternatives to baby walkers for 2022.

Best for Keeping Baby Entertained

Best for Travel

Best Sit-to-Stand Walker

Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper

KidCo P7004 GoPod

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

$71.40

$69.95

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Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper

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KidCo P7004 GoPod

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Best Sit-to-Stand Walker

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Best Stationary Activity Center

1. Bright Starts 3-in-1 Around We Go Activity Center

Bright Starts 3-in-1 Around We Go Activity Center

More movement, more giggles, more happy moments
Award winning sitting to standing Walker
Baby Walker rotates around activity center
Walker seat can be removed when baby outgrows it. Suitable for child less than 30” tall

For ages six months and up, the Bright Starts 3-in-1 Around We Go Activity Center is a unique toy your baby will love. With over fifteen activities to stimulate and entertain your baby, including musical toys, she will have all her sensory needs met.

This play center offers a chance for her to move around in a seat attached to a stationary activity center. This is not only engaging for your little one but helps stimulate motor and sensory development. This activity center does not have a base underneath your baby’s feet, which helps to teach your baby to walk on natural surfaces.

The Best Baby Jumper

2. Jolly Jumper – The Original Baby Exerciser with Super Stand

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Jolly Jumper – The Original Baby Exerciser with Super Stand

ACTIVE BABY – The standing jumper helps infants improve balance, develop coordination and rhythm, as well as strengthens muscles.
EASY STORAGE – The 6 foot extra tall, sturdy frame requires no tools for assembly and folds flat for easy storage and portability of the Jolly Jumper.
FREE STANDING – The stand eliminates the need for doorways and allows the baby exerciser to be used indoor or outdoor
SAFETY & SUPPORT – The saddle seat is designed to firmly support baby’s spine, ensuring correct, upright posture during exercise.

The Jolly Jumper – The Original Baby Exerciser with Super Stand is widely considered one of the best baby jumpers for active babies. This one is suitable for babies strong enough to hold their heads up on their own. You baby will have outgrown it once he’s walking or more than 28 pounds.

The great thing about the Jolly Jumper is its simplicity, with no toys to distract your baby. Your baby sits in a springy harness and can jump to his heart’s content. Its intuitive design will improve your baby’s coordination and balance, not to mention the leg strengthening benefits. The manufacturer states the jumper’s seat will support your baby’s spine and posture while bouncing.

This jumper is a standalone six-foot-tall structure you can take outdoors, too! Parents point out that their favorite feature is that this toy doesn’t require tools for assembly and can be folded flat and stored away.

Best for Travel

3. KidCo P7004 GoPod – Baby Activity Seat

KidCo P7004 GoPod – Baby Activity Seat

This portable lightweight 7-pound activity seat for babies is designed to fold and go for easy transport and storage
The attached floor pad keeps your baby’s feet on a clean surface so they can practice standing on 2 legs without dirtying their feet
Features 4 adjustable heights that allow the GoPod to grow with your baby; For babies 4 months old to walking age
Includes 5 nylon loops that allow you to attach your baby’s favorite toys to the play seat

The KidCo P7004 GoPod – Baby Activity Seat, for babies four months old to walking, is the perfect baby bouncer for travel. There are no toys on this one; it packs up small and weighs a mere seven pounds, so it’s easy to tote around. It even comes with its own carrying case.

This activity seat is ideal for the outdoors – on a picnic or a pool day. We especially love that it came with a mat for under the baby’s feet, protecting him from rough gravel and bugs.

Best Baby Activity Center to Grow with Your Baby

4. Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center with Grow-with-Me

Skip Hop Baby Activity Center

Designed in collaboration with a pediatrician, our baby activity center supports a “whole body” approach to play and learning. Our unique Discovery Window lets baby see their feet while they play to learn cause and effect
Easy to assemble, with toys that can be positioned anywhere for baby, it features a 360-degree rotating seat that turns and stretches for bouncing
As baby grows, our activity center converts for easy cruising—ultimately becoming a clean, sturdy table for coloring, playing and more
Three stages of use: Sit, swivel, bounce & play; Cruise & interact; Play table; 25+ developmental activities

The Skip Hop Baby Activity Center: Interactive Play Center is beloved by parents because this toy grows with your child and can be used from infancy well into toddlerhood. Its convertible design is suitable for babies as young as four months. They can bounce on the adjustable platform and play with loads of interactive sensory toys attached to the ring.

As your baby begins to take steps, they can stand outside the stationary activity center to reach the toys. When your baby becomes a toddler, it converts into a table where you can do lots of fun activities.

A Portable Activity Center for Outdoor Play

5. Summer Pop’ N Jump SE Portable Baby Activity Center

Summer Pop’ N Jump SE Portable Baby Activity Center

PORTABLE ACTIVITY CENTER: The Summer Pop ‘N Jump unfolds in seconds so you can keep baby happy at home, or bring it with you anywhere you go.
ALL-IN-ONE: The space saver portable jumper is designed for indoor and outdoor use and features three levels of height adjustment to grow with baby.
CANOPY AND TOYS: Play in the shade with Pop ‘N Jump’s removeable canopy! Little ones will love the toys, including a spinner ball, rattle, teether and mirror book.
EASY CLEANUP: The activity jumper support seat can be easily removed and machine washed, making cleanup a breeze.

The Summer Pop’ N Jump SE Portable Baby Activity Center is both lightweight and sturdy, designed to be used outside and indoors. The stationary activity center and jumper comes equipped with a UV canopy to shade your baby from the sun. It folds down easily for storage in its convenient carrying bag.

Intended for babies between six months to one year (or up to 25 pounds), this stationary play center has a fixed seat attached to springs in each corner, allowing your baby to jump vigorously. It also features sensory toys like a spinner ball, rattle, teether, and a mirror book to engage your baby.

Best PlayYard for Natural Walking

6. Regalo My Portable Play Yard

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Regalo My Portable Play Yard

PERFECT FIT: The nylon bottom provides protection from rough surfaces. The My Play 6-panel measures 48 inches wide and 26 inches tall. Patented easy fit, one-time adjustment system.
PORTABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT: Designed with a simple fold and go deign. Easy to set up and take down within seconds.
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR: Water resistant for indoor and outdoor use.
EASY CLEAN: Designed with a ventilating mesh walls and a nylon bottom for easy clean up. Simply hand wash and wipe down with a damp cloth and soap to keep it fresh and sanitary.

Sometimes your baby doesn’t need walking support; they just need a safe and contained place where they can toddle around without a lot of supervision. That’s where a good pack ‘n play or play yard comes in.

The reviews on this play yard are stellar, and for a good reason. You can use the Regalo My Portable Play Yard outside or indoors. Reviews hail how well made and sturdy it is. It’s much easier to set up and fold down than most play yards, an important time-saving feature.

This play yard is for babies and young toddlers, as the material can wear down under rough play. It is highly functional, and parents appreciate the removable, machine-washable bottom and netting. Another bonus is that it’s one of the most affordable, quality play centers you can find on Amazon.

Best Sit-to-Stand Walker

7. VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

Interactive learning baby Walker has a removable play panel; frustration free packaging means it comes in a plain brown box
Early learning center has 5 piano keys that play music and encourage creativity; wheels work on carpeted and hard floors
Features 2 colorful spinning rollers, 3 shape sorters, and 3 light-up buttons that develop motor skills
Pretend telephone handset and mechanical elements enhance role-play fun; 2 AA batteries are included

The VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker is the best baby push walker in our opinion, not to mention very highly rated. An affordable option for babies between nine months and three years old. Reviews rave that this toy motivates babies to pull themselves up, stand, and take steps.

This colorful plush toy is a sensory playground with more than 70 sounds – like animal noises, songs, shapes, and colors. Parents appreciate that the panel with sounds is removable, the volume is adjustable, and you can turn it off. The back wheels are adjustable to two speeds, helping to stead early walkers and offering freedom to steady toddlers.

Best Value: Activity Center & Baby Jumper

8. Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo, Baby Activity Center

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Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo, Baby Activity Center

Activity center with exciting lights, sounds and music that reward your baby’s every jump
Infant jumper with 360 degrees of play, including peek-a-boo tiger, bat-at monkey, rattle lizard, and more
3 adjustable height positions to grow with your baby (Max. height 32 in/ 81 cm)
Sturdy, freestanding frame; no doorway required . Plus, fabric spring covers keep little fingers safe

The Fisher-Price Rainforest Jumperoo Baby Activity Center is an affordable option for a baby jumper that doubles as a stationary activity center. This jumper is super springy, so your baby can jump and give her legs a nice workout. It adjusts to three heights for a comfortable fit for your baby.

The seat rotates in a circle and has fun sensory toys for your baby to explore. The manufacturer recommends this chair for babies who can hold up their heads. Once your baby starts to walk or can climb out of the Jumperoo, it’s time to stop using it.

Best Budget Push Toy

9. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp and Clack Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker

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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp and Clack Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker

WOODEN WALKER WITH ENGAGING ACTIVITIES: The Melissa & Doug Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy is a wooden activity walker for babies on the move. It features three chomping alligators, fish on the wheels, and spinning butterfly and ladybug beads.
STURDY CONSTRUCTION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP: Our alligator push toy is made with high- quality materials and assembled to precision manufacturing standards. This keeps it safe for children 12 months and older to use.
MAKES SOUNDS WHEN MOVED: This child push toy makes a gentle clacking noise when it is pushed. This cheerful toy encourages gross and fine motor skills while developing hand-eye coordination.
GIFT FOR 12 MONTHS AND UP: This toy is a great gift for kids 12 months and up. Add the Melissa & Doug First Play Wooden Elephant Rocking Stacker to round out the hands-on play experience and give kids an engaging option for screen-free fun.

For babies one year and up, we love the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Chomp and Clack Alligator Wooden Push Toy and Activity Walker. This push toy is nice and sturdy on wood floors and carpets, thanks to the rubber strip around the wheels. Reviewers raved about how well-made this toy is and said that the chomping alligators are super entertaining — even for toddlers as old as three.

A great non-plastic option, in the traditional wood style of Melissa & Doug toys. Three alligators chomp and make a clickety-clack when you push the walker along, encouraging your child to learn how to walk on natural surfaces. Your baby will be entertained by the spinning butterflies and ladybugs in the center. The handle is easy to grip and comfortable for your baby’s hands.

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10. Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper

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Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper

Captivates & cultivates your baby’s curiosity through 12 interactive activities with lights, songs, and sounds
5 easily-adjustable height positions to grow with baby
Introduces new languages (English, Spanish & French) and promotes language development
Fun and discovery come full circle with 360-degree seat rotation

The Baby Einstein Neighborhood Friends Activity Jumper is an educational, highly stimulating entertainment center and jumper for babies around four months old, to walking. This seat swivels a full 360-degrees and comes with over twelve activities related to language development and music. Bilingual families will love that you can choose from English, Spanish, and French.

This jumper adjusts to three different height settings to grow with your baby. My daughter loved the piano to play music and touch the light-up buttons. There are many developmental toys included on the play panel to stimulate motor and sensory development.

Best Convertible Toy

11. DRAGON Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

DRAGON Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

[Dual-use Design]: Baby walkers for girls can develop baby’s coordination and leg strength by pushing the walker forward. Baby stationary activity centers can also be assembled into music and game panel. The variety of intelligent game design for kids to entertain meanwhile promotes brain development.
[Baby Entertainment Table]: Kids activity center table with turning cube, shape recognition block, colorful turnable gear, small beads, detachable basketball frame and elephant shaped piano (Batteries not included). This funny panel can exercise babies’ hand-eye coordination and sense of rhythm, while cultivating their cognition.
[Stable Triangular Construction]: The stable triangular supportive structure at the side and the four-point rectangular structure at the bottom reduce the center gravity of the walker, making the chassis more stable and not easy to rollover, ensuring kids smooth moving forward.
[Adjustable Speed] : Both wheels covered with anti-slip ring, can increase the friction with the ground. The back of the cart is equipped with a capacity storage box, can filling the water tank to gain weight of walker. The rear wheel can be adjusted to standard speed and low speed to meet the needs of babies in different stages of walking.

The DRAGON Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker is a wonderful choice for its affordable price, made even better by its long-lasting convertible design. This is a toy your child will play with for years.

The play panel is removable and can be used in four ways. It can be placed on the floor for tummy time, attached to the side of your baby’s crib, becomes a stationary play table, and transforms into a push toy with wheels.

The activity panel offers a variety of sensory-stimulating activities with lights and sounds to stimulate cognitive development and motor skills. The wheels, for when it is converted to a push toy, have an anti-slip ring to help new walkers steady themselves. The handle is easy for your baby to grip and adjust to three different heights.

No matter how much of a supermom (or super dad) you strive to be, there are some occasions when you wish you could just set your baby down for a minute. With the best baby walker alternatives featured here, you can have the freedom and assurance that your baby is safely contained and engaged in play.

FAQS

Are baby walkers necessary?

About a decade ago, baby walkers were considered a must-have baby item. Since then, parents have switched to safer alternatives that don’t pose the risk of tipping and injury. These options, which are fun and nice-to-have but not absolutely necessary, are a great way to keep your baby contained, occupied, and engaged in a safe space.

When should I stop putting my baby in a walking toy/activity center?

Infants can begin using a walker at around three to six months old. They will usually enjoy them up until approximately one year old or when they start walking.

Why do pediatricians not recommend baby walkers?

Studies from the American Pediatric Association (AAP) show that baby walkers contribute to numerous emergency room visits yearly. This is primarily due to the wheels affixed to the bottom, making them prone to tipping and rolling down stairs. To prevent injury while facilitating your baby’s need for support, toy manufacturers have crafted many great, safe alternatives to traditional infant walkers.

How to choose a baby walker

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There is a lot of controversy about the dangers and benefits of using walkers, but one thing can be said with complete certainty - if you know the measure, then they will not cause any harm.

On the contrary, they will help the baby learn to walk independently faster, and parents will be given about half an hour of free time per day for household chores. But the problem of choice remains eternal, because there are so many varieties and models on the children's goods market that it is sometimes almost impossible to decide. But everything is much simpler than it might seem.

Firstly, baby walkers can be divided into two main categories:

Ordinary walkers
Children's wheelchairs

The difference between these two types of devices is quite noticeable. In ordinary models, small ones do not stand on their own, but sit in a special soft or suspension saddle. He doesn't walk the difficult path, but squats slightly, relieving pressure from his legs, pushing off with the tips of his feet and toes. This leads to improper development of the legs, curvature of the spine. But if you do no more than three approaches a day for ten minutes, then no harm will be done.

The second type is children's wheelchairs. In this case, the child himself stands on his feet, he only leans on the side, pushing the structure in front of him. It turns into an exciting game, and you can practice on such walkers for longer - up to twenty minutes in one go. The load is distributed correctly, the baby learns to stand on his own, and when he gets tired, he just flops on his ass and rests.

There are also selection criteria common to all models of baby walkers. Let's go from bottom to top. The wheels, if possible, should be rubber, and their number should be at least four. Ideally, five or six. Such models are more stable, and rubber provides a softer ride. The base must be wide! This will prevent tipping, give more stability, and make classes safe from the point of view of injury. Modifications in which the base is covered with a rubber tire on the outside can be considered excellent. In this case, during collisions, some cushioning will occur.

In the case of the regular model, it is important to pay attention to the seats, which must first of all be made of natural soft and elastic material. In addition, the seat should be such that the child sits tightly in it, without being able to fall out. An additional advantage will be the presence of a back - this will not allow the baby to arch and spoil his posture. A prerequisite is the ability to adjust the height of the walker. Otherwise, classes will be useless and will only lead to negative consequences.

When it comes to the choice of children's wheelchairs, in this case, stability, the material of the wheels and the presence of a bumper are no less important. The ability to adjust the height would also be an advantage. For all models, additional advantages will be the presence of game developmental additions, a table for feeding.

It is better to avoid models with plastic wheels, as they have a very hard ride - the child will constantly be subjected to excessive vibration, will face the problem of overcoming even minor obstacles. In addition, these walkers are very noisy on hard surfaces, such as parquet floors or ceramic tiles.

As for the rest, one can proceed solely from one's own material possibilities and the sex of the child. This will affect color preferences. But safety and a sense of proportion should always come first.

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Safety & Warnings

WARNING

Read all instructions BEFORE assembling and using the walker. SAVE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

NEVER leave a child unattended. Always keep your child in view while in the walker.
NEVER use near stairs, steps or thresholds. Use only on flat surfaces that are free of objects that could cause the walker to tip over.
This walker is designed for children LESS than 33.5 inches and LESS than 30 pounds.
To avoid burns, keep children away from hot liquids, stoves, radiators, heaters, fireplaces, etc.
NEVER carry a walker with a child in the product.
ALWAYS make sure that both feet of the child are touching the floor.
Do not use the walker if it is damaged or broken.
Do not use until child can sit up on their own.
Using the parking brake does not completely prevent pedestrian movement. Always keep your child in view in the walker, even when using the parking brake.

STAIR HAZARD

Avoid serious injury or death.
Block stairs/steps securely before using the walker, even when using the parking brake.
Clean friction pads regularly to maintain braking performance.

Please do not return this item to the store.
If you have any difficulty in assembling or using this product, or if you have any questions regarding these instructions, please contact our customer service department (page 9).

Please note: Styles and colors may vary.

Parts list

Assembly and use

Product unpacking

Carefully remove the walker and all parts from the box and plastic bag. · Remove the carton.
Identify parts: walker frame, tray insert, seat, two front wheels, and documents (not shown).
Dispose of all packaging materials properly. Do not let children play with them.

WARNING: This product requires adult assembly. Tools are not required.

Fitting the front wheels

Insert one of the front wheel struts into the hole in one of the front corners. Push firmly until the post is fully engaged. (1)
Repeat this for the other front wheel.
Pull on each wheel to make sure it is locked in place.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the post is fully inserted into the base. The top edge of the rack should be flush with the hole in the base. Nothing should be visible under this lip.

Unfolding (installing) the walker

Place the walker vertically with the wheels on the floor. Raise the tray and frame until you hear a click. (2)

Installing the seat

Locate the front of the seat and the three plastic posts.
Starting with the center plastic post, insert it into the front center hole of the walker and press down to lock it in place. (3)
Repeat these steps for the other two plastic posts.
There are five plastic clips on the back of the seat. Starting with one of the two plastic clips on the outside, slide the plastic clip through the slot on the back of the walker. (4)
From the underside of the tray, pull the plastic clip all the way through the slot until it snaps into place. (5)
Repeat these steps for the remaining four plastic clips.
Press down on the inside of the seat to make sure ALL posts and clips are secure.

Walker height adjustment

The walker has three height adjustments to suit your child's height. Raise the tray and lock it in any of the three positions.
To adjust the height of the walker, locate the rectangular button under the front of the tray. (6)
Turn the square button counterclockwise 90° and then press it. Lower the walker to the desired height and then release the button. (7)
After adjusting the height, place the child in the seat and make sure that their feet are touching the floor.
Repeat the adjustment process until your child's feet touch the floor.
DO NOT adjust the height of the walker when the child is in the seat.

WARNING: SAFETY HAZARD Keep children away from the walker while adjusting the height of the walker.

Rear wheel brakes

To engage the parking brake, press one of the rear wheel covers and turn it until it locks. (8)
Repeat this step for the parking brake on the other rear wheel.
IMPORTANT: Gently push the walker back and forth to make sure the brake is fully applied.
To release the parking brake, press each rear wheel cover to rotate it to the unlocked position. (9)

Using the tray insert

To attach the tray insert, push the tray insert into the tray until it clicks on both sides.
The tray insert is removable and dishwasher safe.
To remove the tray insert, bend the handles inward, press down on the inside edge of the tray with your thumbs, and pull up. (10)

Folding the walker

To fold the walker for storage or transport, follow the walker height adjustment steps above and fold the walker fully into a flat position.

Removing the seat for washing

Starting at the front of the seat, lift one of the uprights and pull it out. (11)
Repeat the same for the other two posts.
From under the tray, starting with the plastic clip at one end, rotate the clip so that it can be pushed through the slot. Push it all the way through the slot.
Repeat for the other 4 clips. The seat should now be separated from the tray.
Unzip the zipper completely.
Push all the plastic clips through the slots in the fabric and then remove the spacer with the plastic clips attached. (12)
The seat cover is washable by following the instructions on the tag attached to it. DO NOT wash the pillow with clips.
Dry the seat cover completely before reassembling the cushion and clamps and reinstalling the seat on the walker.

Seat assembly

Insert the clamp cushion into the seat cover so that the curve of the cushion matches the curve of the seat cover. The plastic clips should be on the same side of the seat cover as the zipper and clip slots.
Insert each plastic clip through the corresponding slot in the seat cover. (13)
Close the zipper. (14)
To reinstall the seat on the walker, follow the seat installation instructions above.

Care and maintenance

Maintenance

All fittings, latches, locks, rivets, and other metal and plastic parts of the walker should be checked periodically to ensure they are secure, not damaged, or not functioning properly. Belts, fabrics, and their seams should also be checked periodically to ensure they are secure and not loose, torn, or otherwise damaged. All moving parts should also be checked periodically to make sure they are working properly.

Any missing, broken or worn components must be replaced immediately and the walker must not be used until it has been replaced. Only original manufacturer's components should be used. If necessary, contact Joovy toll-free at (877) 456-5049.

Cleaning

The fabric seat cover can be machine washed or cleaned with mild laundry soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth. Always allow the fabric to dry completely before reassembling the seat. DO NOT wash the pillow with clips.

The frame, wheels and pan must always be clean, free of dirt and foreign objects. Use a damp sponge or cloth To clean these components after such use, use warm water and a mild detergent. The friction linings on the underside of the frame should ONLY be cleaned with a damp sponge or cloth and warm water. NEVER use abrasive cleaners on these cushions. (15)

WARNING: Clean friction pads regularly to maintain braking performance.