Customer Reviews

Chicco Activity Baby Walker

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought this walker online because it was a very popular item. And though it's nice, I wish I had looked at other ones.

The Pros:
1. The activity center on the front was very entertaining for my daughter. Prior to walking, she really enjoyed playing with the front of the walker. Now that she is more comfortable using the walker to walk, it's not as interesting.
2. It's got cheerful music and sound effects that reward play and use of the walker. My daughter is 11 months old, and is starting to walk. The use of this walker has aided her in learning to do so.
3. Assembly is VERY easy. I mean, we're talking idiot-proof.

The Cons:
1. It tips over very easily! If something gets caught under the front, the walker tips over. Sometimes it tips over just because my daughter gets a bit rambunctious using it! She is petite for her age, so her size is not a factor.
2. There are brakes on the back wheels that are useless. They add a slight bit of resistance on the carpet, but otherwise, the walker still goes forward. On hard floors, the brakes, if on, make the walker less stable.
3. Over-priced. There are plenty of other walkers that convert to ride-on toys for comparable costs or even less.

Overall, it's not a bad toy, and it does assist in helping a child learn to walk. However, because it tips forward so easily, I do not feel safe allowing my daughter to use it, unless I am RIGHT behind her. It's worth looking into other walkers, for the cost.

I just bought this walker after reviewing several others from LeapFrog, redflyer, haba, etc. I think this one is perfect for those that start pulling themselves up to standing, furniture side walking, etc.

Pros I noticed thus far:
1) SUPER easy to assemble, no small parts, it only requires 2 AA batteries.
2) Feels very STURDY and my 9 mos old has not been able to flip it despite all his tricks.
3) the BREAK feature is a good thought, yet it will still move but with added resistance. Still better than some others without this feature that will zoom through the floor and guarantee a scary fall for a young baby.
4) the activities in front are thus far entertaining to my 9 mos old.

overall I feel it was a good buy.

I almost didn't purchase this item based on the reviews. I would have been sad!

I deliberated a long time over which walker to get for my daughter. I have other Chicco products and do like them a lot. So many of the reviews mention things like tipping, etc. To be honest, I don't think there is a product out there that can save our kids from themselves (a rubber room?!). Of course a baby will find a way to tip something over or fall and bump their heads...but that's why parental involvement is always necessary. Who lets their very young baby out of their sight for more than a second or two?

Our daughter loves this toy. She actually laughs and smiles when she sees it and immediately crawls to it to start walking or playing with the front. The music is silly and cute, but I'm glad it can be turned off and has two volume settings. The shape sorter on the front and ball chute (which makes noise) are the perfect size for baby (our daughter is 9 months old).

While it is lightweight and not perfectly designed (I've rarely found anything that is), your child should only need to use this toy for a few months at the most before they outgrow it or learn how to walk on their own.

I do think it is a bit overpriced for what it is mostly because it does have such a short lifespan (not that it will wear out, just that baby won't need it for too long).

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has hardwood floors. When our pediatrician mentioned getting a walker, she asked if we had carpets or hard floors. She said carpet is better for all of these types of toys. Not only because the toys function better (don't move as fast), but safer for the babies in general (not as many bumps and bruises when learning how to walk).

This walker is the best! My daughter has Down Syndrome and her therapist said for the money, this was the best one. And, it really was the best for her. I am writing this review waaaaay after I bought it, but she started walking so fast after this one. The position of the legs on the walker give the most support for a baby's hips. I would more than recommend this walker; 2 years later, she still loved it and it still worked perfectly.

I bought the Chicco activity walker after being disappointed with the Fisher Price walker to wagon. The Chicco walker is great! My 12 month old has used it for a month, and she can pull herself up and walk with it by herself without it tipping over or going too fast. The design is sturdy, and there is plenty of room for her feet. She loves the toys on the front and sides, and the music is cheerful and not too loud.

I bought this walker online without actually seeing it first. I would not choose this one again.

Pros:
1. Very easy to assemble. We're talking idiot-proof.
2. The activity center is a lot of fun for my 10-month-old. There are fun songs and lights that reward her for placing the balls and shapes in the right places.
3. The walker is difficult to tip backwards when your child is pulling up on it. The bulk of the weight is in the front of the toy, so it provides a good counter-balance. However, this weight distribution leads to other problems (see Cons).

Cons:
1. Tips forward too easily. I don't know how the parents in the other reviews haven't had theirs tip over. My daughter is petite, so her size is not the cause. It tips over when something gets caught in front of it, and when my daughter gets a bit rambunctious and goes a little fast. She has fallen forward holding onto it numerous times. I won't let her use it without me right behind her.
2. The brakes are useless. The walker still moves forward, with a little resistance--but only on carpet. If you have wooden floors or linoleum in the kitchen, this toy is too unsafe. On these types of flooring, it seems safer to have the brakes off.
3. For what you get, this toy is over-priced. There are others out there that convert to ride-along toys for the same price of less.

Overall, this toy is "okay" and my daughter enjoys it, but I would not recommend it as a first choice. I wish I had done more shopping around and gotten a sturdier walker with a better value.

This is the third activity walker we have tried. I like the Chicco brand and upon first look at this, it seemed to be designed well but after testing it out, I noted a few flaws. The handle bar is too narrow and keeps little ones from being able to place their hands further apart for better balance and steering. It's also rather high up and causes a child to reach far from a seated position. We bought a Little Tyke activity walker that has 2 handles with one placed lower for better stability when a child is trying to stand up.

Watch the video [...] for more comments. My daughter is 11 months at the time of this video. Between this and the Little Tykes activity walker, she will only use this if I hide the Little Tyke! Good luck in your search for an activity walker!

The walker is really only effective on carpet. If you have wooden floors, you may want to look into another option. The walker simply slides on wooden floors since the plastic wheels offer no grip. Our twin sons do play with it and it mostly ends up turned upside down for them to bang on the flat side.

I bought this walker when my daughter was 9 months old and had been cruising around the furniture for a month. I bought and returned 3 other walkers first. This one is very sturdy and it has a nice wide wheel base. It has enough resistance that doesn't go too fast...even when they are first learning how to push it. She can pull up on the back, front, and sides without it tipping over. At first she just wanted to cruise around it, but then she figured out how to push it to walk forward. After the first day, she was good enough with it that I didn't feel like I had to follow right behind her. She could walk, stop, and then start again.

After about a week of walking with it the normal way, she figured out how to walk around to the front and push it backwards or to the side to get where she wants to go. It is still very sturdy that way. She is now 11 months old and still gets VERY excited about walking with this walker every day. I say "Where's your walker?" and she crawls over to it, pulls up, and starts walking. She also enjoys playing with the balls and shapes on the front of the walker and has just learned to put the balls through the hole.

The brakes don't make a huge difference on carpet. She can walk with it on the tile, but she's very sturdy and can take a few steps on her own. I still wouldn't leave her with it (or any other walker) on the tile unattended. I am very pleased with my purchase and I think she will enjoy it for a long time... even after she is walking by herself. I have also read good things about the Radio Flyer Walker Wagon. We purchased that for her for Christmas and I will be glad to have both of them.

I bought it for my grandson who is nearly walking alone at 7 month .. he loves to run with it across the living room but I find the toy lacks stability and tips over very fast...