Step Start Walk 'n Ride - Colors May Vary

by Hasbro

• Includes two toys in one - The sturdy, stable walker helps babies learn to stand and walk
• Converts to baby's first ride-on toy, with a locking mechanism only parents can activate
• Features hands-on activities in both the walker and ride-on modes
• Kids can see fascinating sights, hear silly sounds and touch interesting textures
• Comes with a soft antenna, colorful spinner, clicking gearshift and storage area under the hood

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 8 x 13.5 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004T2WP
• Item model number: 05545
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 months - 3 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #618 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #6 in Toys & Games > Baby & Toddler Toys > Push & Pull Toys
  • #8 in Toys & Games > Preschool > Toddler Toys > Push & Pull Toys
  • #27 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Early Development Toys
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (441 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com

When little wobblers are bored with walls and sofa edges, and there's no one to offer a hand, they can two-foot it safely across that open ocean of living-room floor with the help of the Step Start walker. This dual-purpose toy acts as stable support as they learn to walk, then lets them roll along when they want to ride. Once they are secure on their legs, the walker converts easily to a first ride-on toy. (Only adults can operate the wheel-lock mechanism.) A flexible antenna, spinning drum, clicking gear, and other sight-touch-sound features provide sit-down play fun. Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver. --Ava Natov

Product Description

Two toys in one help Baby walk or ride. As a sturdy walker, this Step Start Walk 'n Ride toy from Playskool helps preschoolers learn to stand, take their first steps and walk. Then it easily converts to a ride-on scooter with a locking mechanism that only parents can activate. Comes with a soft flexible antenna, colorful spinner, clicking gearshift and storage area under the hood. A wide stable base provides a safe walk or ride. For children up to 42 lbs. Ages 9 to 36 mos. Imported.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

212 of 219 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good toy. June 5, 2001

By R. A. Paulk

Let me start by saying that my 10 month old LOVES this toy. She likes both modes (walk behind and ride on) and she really likes the toys on the body. I would agree with the other reviewer who said that this is a carpet area only walker. The design of this toy is bizarre at best. In order to get the toy from ride on to walker, you have to "snap" the handle into place. This is not easy. It's not impossible, but it does take some practice and the first few times she used it I didn't get the handle secured properly. Also, this toy will tip over. My baby likes to walk to the side of both of her walkers but the other walker has a more stable base. Although I wouldn't recommend this toy as a first walker or a walker for a non-carpeted area (for that I recommend Elmo's Grow and Go Walker Mower by Fisher Price), I do like the fact that this toy has two functions.

84 of 84 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase! February 20, 2001

By Deborah M. Thomas

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We bought this for our daughter for Christmas when she was 9 months old. When she first got it, she preferred to play mechanic(flipping it over and playing with the wheels and underside)and she also liked to play with the toys on the top. So far, we have not had any trouble with the attachments. Now that she is learning how to walk, she loves to use the toy in the walker mode and strolls around our living room. We have found that when she does hit an obstacle, the toy has held up well and is very sturdy. In the car mode, she loves to have us push her around. She can push herself backwards, but she has not gotten the going forward part down yet. When she wants to get off of the car, we have found that it is low enough to the ground that she has not hurt herself. Overall, we have felt that this was a great purchase and plan to pass it down to the next one!

90 of 100 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what it says it is November 12, 2001

By Traci Singree

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 1.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought this because of the brand name and the commercials for it I saw on t.v..I was very excited to buy it to help my son while he was taking his first few steps: But it is the most non-walking friendly toy for a beginner walker to even use! The wheels are to slippery, when he trys to push it it just slides or falls over because it is too top heavy, and the walk space for my babies feet is too awkward..as a ride-one it is just too low to the floor for my son.

He has used it only to push the levers and play hide and seek w/other toys in the trunk compartment of it...I am really upset about the money I spent on this product..

101 of 116 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars STEP N START November 18, 2000

By A Customer

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I PURCHASED THE STEP START WALK N RIDE TOY FOR MY SON'S FIRST BIRTHDAY. ALTHOUGH HE IS STILL NOT WALKING TOTALLY INDEPENDENTLY YET, HE SEEMS TO HAVE LOADS OF FUN "WALKING" BEHIND THE WALK N RIDE. HE ALSO SEEMS TO ENJOY THE MANY ACTIVITIES THAT THE TOY OFFERS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR ANY CHILD FROM PRE-WALKER (ABOUT 9 MONTHS) ON UP. WE HAVE TONS OF FUN WITH IT. ONE ADDED BENEFIT IS THAT MY 6 YEAR OLD IS ALSO ABLE TO ASSIST THE BABY WITH HIS EFFORTS.

I REALLY LIKE IT BECAUSE IT WAS VERY EASY TO ASSEMBLE.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for learning to walk December 8, 2000

By "tarheel96"

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

My son received this for his 1st birthday. He's never done much riding on it (he waits to be pushed...can't seem to get him to move his feet to do it himself!), but he LOVES to walk behind it and push it. He used it to get around when he couldn't walk on his own. The only thing I would change: it has a little "antenna" that is pulled out much too easily -- I ended up putting that piece in a drawer. Otherwise, easy to assemble and great entertainment. He'll sit in front of it and spin the attachments and put things in & out of the "trunk" with great fascination.

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a favorite toy at our house... November 13, 2001

By A Customer

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

We bought this for our daughter when she was 8 months old (she's now 11 months). It is one of those toys that sits by itself and collects dust. It doesn't seem to be very sturdy and the base of it is a bit difficult to switch from a walker to a rider. They need to design some sort of control (like a brake) to slow down how fast it moves once your child is behind it using it as a walker. Our daughter busted her lip while using this product because of the lack of control with the wheels and the fact that it isn't very sturdy. I wouldn't recommend this product at all.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars This toy is not safe! July 13, 2001

By A Customer

Durability: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

My husband and I purchased this toy for your son's 1st birthday. The back wheels were so narrow that everytime he tried to walk with it in the upright position, his feet kept hitting the wheels, making it impossible for him to walk with it. When it was in the sitting position, he reached forward for the "trunk" compartment and tipped right over! I returned it immediately!

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Not too Happy January 18, 2001

By A Customer

We bought our 11 month old this walker and found enough flaws with it to return it to the manufacturer. Our daughter has practically fallen over it because of its unbalanced design. There isn't enough room between the wheels for her "waddling" feet. It doesn't lock in the walking position very well. In the riding position, she has opened the front compartment, leaned over, and pinched her fingers as it closed. The antenna pulls off very easily, which can be dangerous in the mouths of babes.