What Every Parent Needs to Hear About Baby Push Walkers

[@jessicastoch7042]

My parents got my sister and I a simple wooden push walker with the blocks. Because it was wooden and good quality, my sister and I used the walker as a toy doll pram/trolley/wheelbarrow/bed etc until we were about 10 years old. We also played with the blocks that it came with to build towers and buildings etc. The reason for this is because both the walker and the blocks that come with it, are open play/imaginative play toys. This means that the toy can be used in more than one way and allows your child to use their imagination with the toy. This also means that it grows with your child. Also note that my parents got one and we shared it. My older sister used it first and then when was about 9 months, I started to use it. This is just my personal opinion, but a plastic walker, or even the fancy and heavy wooden walker, does not offer as many benefits as the classic simple wooden walker.

[@wroomauto7615]

I would like to see the photo of your walker

[@youtube6817]

Could you post a photo of it somewhere and or brand ?

[@mariadaniels2036]

Honestly, it is as if you were reading my mind. Every video is about a topic I have been wondering about!

[@gracebolton4516]

Me too - I love Emma’s videos! They are so helpful and informative - one of the best channels I’m following these days for my 5 month old. Thanks Emma :) Could you do a video about the best design of baby baths and how to help babies enjoy bathtime? My son hates his bath and cries as soon as he is immersed in water...

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!!! That is so nice

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Grace Bolton thanks for your lovely comment. Also thanks for the tip. In the meantime try placing a wet face washer on your bub’s chest when he is in the bath (if he is not yet able to sit up). This worked wonders with my kids. I also used the reclined bath seats to ‘hold’ my bubs while I washed them. Made them feel more sturdy. Also make sure the room is warm. They hate the cold!

[@klorinmo]

Yes me too!!!

[@brownsugar5162]

Me too she knows what we need 😂

[@EmmaHubbard]

Let me know which baby push walker you like best! Don't forget to get your free 0 - 12 months old developmental milestone chart here: get.emmahubbard.com/12monthmilestones/ 😊

[@cw5055]

We love the v-tech sit-to-stand walker for our 10 month old.

[@jasmineduquette5051]

We just bought Scout's grow with me walker, it is able to be used as a infant gym as well as a sitting toy or a walker when the time comes! it also has the adjustable speeds on the wheels :)

[@stayathomecichlidmom3579]

I don't know why this was in my recommendations but it brought back memories of my first daughter at 26 weeks crawling to her walker, pulling herself up and taking off. I can still hear her screaming in delight, realizing she could now race around the house. Lol.

[@praisegodibeme]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@janveidt2700]

LOL, had to humblebrag about the 26 weeks.:D

[@SuhaibAndrabi]

You really have a video for everything new parents are thinkning about, it's scary lol. You're the first channel we turn to for parenting questiins. Thank you so much.

[@irynazankovska2788]

I second this lol

[@woohoonelli]

Thank you very much for posting this. Hearing that walkers can delay development made me feel really guilty for letting my son use a push walker, but I'm really glad to see that push walkers aren't in the same category as regular walkers. We've got a plastic one and a wooden one, and he really loves his plastic one at the moment, but is starting to like his lighter wooden one now he's gotten more confidence.

[@dalulamei]

We did buy a walker for our little one but looking back we actually did not need one. My little girl loved to push around the box where her toys were normally stored, it was also more stable and less prone to tip over.

[@EmmaHubbard]

That’s a great! My little one actually liked to push her Tripp Trapp highchair around. It was very cute.

[@lila4578]

@@EmmaHubbard The IKEA basic plastic highchair (dunno the name) can be used as wekl as a baby push walker. Both kids used it this way. 😄

[@areejs7307]

Sammmee my kid wants a box to push around not his expensive walker 😢😂

[@CynthiaThomas-pn3lo]

Hi Emma, My baby is over a year old. She is learning how to walk along the couch and this has been a great way for beginners. Thankyou for this video on push walkers. 😊 It is very helpful for new parents. ❤

[@Lilyrockstarr]

@EmmaHunbard I’ve seen an opinion that push walkers are also bad because the baby tends to lean forward and this is an incorrect posture for walking, also using push walkers can cause walking on toes. Could you please comment on this?

[@Molly-ve6ul]

The sit in walkers cause toe walking

[@Maria-lu1cy]

Tjank you for your advice! No walkers here! My baby started walking when 15 months old with no help at all and does pretty good

[@gabrielacortez4893]

Hello. What did you do instead of getting a walker?

[@m9invisible]

thanks for this video. i was contemplating if to buy a push walker or not. your video details all pros and cons so nicely. i have gone ahead and purchased one for my 9 month old.

[@ellie170-i9m]

I have plastic push walkers, given to my baby as a gift. Thank you for this video Emma 🥰

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope it helps. So great when you get some great gifts.

[@jamiethomas5089]

I have the same plastic walker with activity panel. We use it for tummy time right now and we love it

[@hannahemery885]

I have been considering buying a walker for my 9.5m old, this was really helpful! Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NailsAndTowel]

I saw a push walker that has activity in it like those all in one cubes with plenty of games. But with wheels and handle. Do you recommend this one?

[@aliesefitch1099]

This was so thorough, thank you!!

[@connielee2029]

Hi Emma, what is your thoughts about baby walking harness?

[@stephanie6275]

Thanks for another great video, right on point! I've learned so many useful things about baby development that I can apply for my now 5 month old :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

Your welcome! Glad your finding the videos helpful. Hopefully parenting a 5 month old is slightly easier.

[@Innessofficial]

Girl, be careful, they turn out not to be safe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bNZ52Bpb98j7M

[@JohanaMBarrientos]

Thank you for this video! I've been doing so much research about this.

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're so welcome!

[@mrflowers1234]

Do you still recommend push walkers? Seems like every other website recommends against walkers?

[@MFRiwes]

I'm really confused between the vtech push walker and the Einstein table. I know the push walker will give her the confidence to walk, she is 9 months and already started to pull herself up holding on her gate. Any help?

[@Talks_2much]

What would you recommend for a very small house with all wooden floors? We have a few carpets but they aren't very big at all and I'm worried about the walker slipping out and my son faceplanting on the wood floor.

[@willowlane5397]

I came as I'm shopping for a new push toy for my 15 month old. He broke his plastic one at 13 months as he likes to ram into things and is now pushing furniture around. I've been trying to find something that won't damage the house. Playing outside as much as possible currently, he is my 4th boy and very determined. I like the wooden tray one but may need to modify the front with a pool noodle as a bumper.

[@alicianagel2001]

Hi Emma. Thanks for being our developmental guru. Whenever we have a doubt, we consult your videos. What is your opinion on ride-on toys like a car or a scooter where the child must push themselves forward? Will it be beneficial to baby's development in any way?

[@Innessofficial]

Dont buy Alicia.These turn to be unsafe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bNZ52Bpb98j7M

[@milenavlad2954]

Emma, I wonder what is your professional opinion on “foot-to-floor ride on toys” for young toddlers? At what age are they safe to use? Are they beneficial?

[@TraumaQueen3466]

Emma please help: I have an 17 month old that loves his push walker. He zooms around with it but is very minimal on walking on his own (even between mom and dad). Should I take it away to encourage him to walk on his own? I still see a lack of confidence in him when without the walker…

[@antoniasuciu6458]

Reaaallly helpful thank tou verry much

[@lifewithnikmuna]

Hi, so my baby is almost 7month but can stand up holding anything including my head lol, he hates sitting. Pls do I get the push walker?

[@vivi.passos]

I was in doubt about which one to get but now the wooden one it is 😁

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad this video helped with your decision making.

[@wifeybaby4001]

How many months to buy this??

[@rarity2]

Hi Emma!! I really love your videos.. The way you elaborate every minute details and your tone and everything..

[@sudeshnapodder5876]

Whats your view on baby walking harness?

[@praneeth210]

This awareness is very important

[@JustOneHumanSoul]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@danielroach5415]

Interestingly the first related video on this includes push walkers in the "not recommended" categroy too, for similar reasons to other walkers - ie "leaning forward" and due to plastic ones moving quicker they may be walking on tiptoes. The posture thing seems to make sense, but does the fact that the child can just sit down on the floor, whereas in a "saucer" style walker it's a case of you're in that position until mum/dad get's you out make them better?

[@rosylee2683]

This is so helpful, thank you! My son is 8 months old and is always on the move! He is able to hold the table and walk along it and also stand independently for a short while. Would you recommend that I purchase a walker for him now or wait until he's at least 9 months?

[@florasky9877]

Also tell me

[@ariannaanchaluisa9907]

Thank you! Your videos are extremely helpful! Greetings from Ecuador!!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching!

[@tcuguh]

Sharing practical information 👌🏾 👍🏾

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad you think so!

[@winiash]

My baby is cruising around furniture at 5.5 to 6 months and balancing herself on it for about a minute. Is it too early for her to use a push walker. She seems to want to climb on something or move around all the time! Also, independently sitting and crawling.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Wow your little one is a mover! I would get the push walker out and see what happens. She might be stable enough to use one or maybe not. Either way she will use it in the future. Also if you get a push walker with an activity panel on she can still play with the panel while sitting.

[@ireadtrebleclef]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! Wondering about push walker height, some of the 3-in-1 walkers that turn into scooters are a bit taller. What would you say is the optimal height for the handle bar?

[@HarpreetKaur-pe1hf]

Hi could you please do a video on the pros and cons of A to Z foam floor mats for little ones. Thank you

[@mzjj7894]

Yesssss good idea because actually I’ve just started letting my 5 month old use these mats because his rolling from front to back and I thought it would be a good idea so he doesn’t bang his head as hard with the mat being the surface and also his starting to sit so if he falls back at least the mat won’t be as hard as the ground.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mzjj7894]

Ps I must add I have noticed also since using the mat as flooring my son doesn’t roll over as much as he use to.. should I be concerned ?

[@EmmaHubbard]

@Mz JJ I wouldn’t be concerned. These mats are a bit softer so might require more strength to complete a roll. As your bub gets stronger he will start rolling again. Also these mats are colourful and interesting so your little one might be interested in looking at the mats for the moment.

[@mzjj7894]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you for your feedback 🙂

[@ladyytanja]

I’ve seen so many articles state that baby walkers shouldn’t be used because they don't actually help babies learn to walk and that they can even delay walking. Can you give me some more information on that?

[@EmmaHubbard]

I agree with that. I advise against the use of baby walkers. They are different to the push walkers that I’m referring to in this video. The baby walkers that are not recommended are the ones the baby stands in the centre of. Push walkers are what I show in this video, and they are very different. Hope that helps!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Here’s a video I did on baby walkers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHiQaZqsfcagorM

[@barbra1942streisand]

What is ur opinion on baby walking reins?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi Vittie I generally do not recommend using them. Standing at furniture, cruising along furniture and then pushing a push walker are great ways to help a little one learn to walk independently. I have a video on steps to helping a bub learn to walk which you might find helpful. Here is the link in case you would like to watch it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apeslqudi7utrdk

[@hazie]

Once LO can walk (about 6-10 steps) without assistance, can they still use the push walker or Shld I keep it away to avoid over reliance

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Haziratul Hamidah I would recommend keeping the push walker around. That way your little one can practice walking longer distances with the push walker and this will build up their confidence as well as endurance.

[@hazie]

@@EmmaHubbard thank u for ur reply!:))

[@AussieAngeS]

Thank you very much for this informative video about walkers. My son is 20 1/2 months, not even standing yet but I will be thinking of buying a walker soon. Much appreciated

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hope it helps you decide which one is best for your son when he is ready for a walker.

[@AussieAngeS]

@@EmmaHubbard yes the wooden kind. Thank you

[@farhathtabassum9542]

Is your son walking if yes ,in which month he learnt n how

[@giusychianese6460]

Love your videos Emma!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much!

[@emmanuelfaith2982]

Mine is very scared of the push Walker she rather push with plastic chairs 😂😂😂😂 Just put her in front of the push Walker and she started complaining but she can stand up and has taking a step before So do you think I should still force her to the push walker or just let her do her thing currently 13months plus

[@lila4578]

Thanks!

[@laracaye933]

Can my baby use push walker even she cant sit her own and not yet crawling but she is already 8 months and she is using walker which is light and she can walk there

[@ravistha]

My baby is 16 months old now .She can stand on her own and can move side ways with the support.But is not able to walk on her own .Kindly please advise if it’s to late for her to start walking .At is there any thing that I can do make her to walk independently. I have tried push walker as well .but she is bored of it now .

[@discoveringbabybooks4818]

Can you upload a video regarding developmental toys for one year old

[@emmam4449]

I got a baby walker , now im looking to get a push walker since i watch this video . He is 11 months not walking yet.

[@rosemdavilmar5004]

You the best thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@lucy4ricky23]

My baby loves the panel push walker

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mihandreviews-homegarden7380]

Useful!

[@catherinemize6856]

Can you do a video on the new “little balance box” ?

[@mrmagdypool3184]

I really love what you make you are my role model

[@EmmaHubbard]

So glad the videos are helpful.

[@hueilinlee8501]

Hi, may i know do you have video on how to guide baby to walk?

[@hueilinlee8501]

As I notice that he's starting to learn to stand but will also tend to tiptoe

[@imperfectstillworthit]

I find the plastic ones just terribly overloaded and awfull looking - overwhelming to just look at it >.

[@Alina_in_China]

When you said they are extremely cheap I felt myself poor 😂

[@ghadeer4eid]

+1😂

[@altarush]

I always wanted to see a baby walker commercial with the Fats Domino’s song: “I’m walking.

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂

[@aileenelizabethtrip8269]

Hmm, I thought they were meant to be encouraged to crawl for as long as possible as that is developmentally crucial? Also, I'm quite happy to let my 9 month old lad cruise the furniture... The way he's going I would not be surprised if he started running very soon after walking! He's already into everything & I don't wish to use a baby jail!

[@areejs7307]

we bought him nice ones and he just wanted to push around an upside down box 😂

[@EmmaHubbard]

Babies are so funny! My little one just preferred to push a plastic kids stool instead!

[@mrsedo4273]

Please my baby is 9months 2weeks, he can hold something to stand up and walk around sides of that thing like a table, in his crib, living room cushions and stuff but can't stand up yet on his own with holding onto something, so I wanna ask can I get the push walker for him now believing is not too early. Please I will appreciate your reply.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Mrsedo he should be able to use the push walker now. Just be beside him when he is using it to make sure you stop it tipping. If it tips then maybe try it in a few weeks. He will use one though soon so no harm in getting one now.

[@mrsedo4273]

@@EmmaHubbard okay, thanks my dear

[@PhoebeMadison]

Thank you! So informative :) Wondering if you have a video on baby using a spoon for the first time? Is there a specific type of spoon to use? How should they be introduced? Thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @phoebe butson glad this video was helpful. This is a link to a video I have in spoon feeding kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3anYnyKa7tlb5o . In it I cover what spoons I recommend and how to introduce the spoon. Hope it helps.

[@Innessofficial]

This was super useful, thank you!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Innessofficial]

⚠️Emma, love your videos,was doing research to buy one, but these walkers, including push walkers turn out to be very dangerous for baby foot and posture development and really unsafe.They are even prohibited for sale in Canada.Please make another updated video educating the public on the dangers of these devices(video for references on studies done) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2bNZ52Bpb98j7M

[@CreativeExpress87]

So it doesnt promote an incorrect gait pattern? See video by Kate Physiotherapist with Braid

[@EmmaHubbard]

Nope! Not if they are close to walking but they just need something to boost their confidence to take those first few steps!

[@CreativeExpress87]

@@EmmaHubbard oh thank you!

[@lavanyasivani9647]

I baby is 10 months old and he is still moving on his tummy only not sitting on his own yet. Can I use Walker for my baby so that he learns to sit and walk

[@Misslkb90]

You can definitely use a walker to help. He might be able to sit or kneel in front of the activity panel with support to play. I'd also say if at 10 months he can't sit on his own, you should take him to a pediatrician as this is a 6 month milestone. I'd be a bit concerned that he isn't attempting to crawl at this point

[@chrisgustafson9342]

I like push/ride upon walkers with an internal bin for board books. Just make sure you have some booboo bunnies ready in the fridge in case they trip or fall foward and bite their tongue or lip

[@EmmaHubbard]

Great idea.

[@nathanlaperal180]

Plastic push walkers arent safe because of its wheels is slippery how to avoid it

[@viridianacordova2606]

What donyou think about the radio flyer push walker? Thank you for your videos they are so helpful

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @vridiana Cordova I have found that these walkers are pretty hard for little ones to turn- they tend to only go in a straight line. If you have a large space for your little one to use it in then it would be fine. If not then the simple wooden push walker with blocks would be better and cheaper too.

[@viridianacordova2606]

Thank you

[@EmmaHubbard]

No problem at all.

[@kimberlysmart9297]

Hello. What about the scout 3 in 1 walker????

[@benishumer6714]

Hi I'm a mother of 2 months old daughter I want to know if swaddling important for babies as I have heard it is important to straight babies knees amd legs

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @Benish umer swaddling isn’t a must do with a newborn. It is really your preference. I find swaddling helpful for dampening the startle reflex and helping a baby stay asleep. If you do choose to swaddle it is important that the swaddle isn’t too tight around their legs. They should be able to bend their legs up and out to the side when they are swaddled. You do not want to swaddle the child so their legs are straighten and their feet and knees come together as this increases the risk of hip dysplasia.

[@benishumer6714]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@ßeastMode]

My girl gets distracted by the push panel and does not wanna use the walker I have such a hard time trying to get her to walk and it’s sad she know how to well when she wants too but she’s 2 now and still hops on her knees like a dang bunny lol 😂

[@TheDavidf97]

Why in Canada it's forbidden????

[@EmmaHubbard]

These ones aren’t banned in Canada as far as I’m aware. It’s the baby walkers (where the baby stands in the centre) that are banned. Hope that helps clarify 🙂

[@CGF2468]

You've mentioned that holding baby's hands while they walk doesn't help them but walkers do. Can you help me understand this difference?

[@EmmaHubbard]

When you hold your little ones hand you automatically adjust your hands to compensate for then they lean too far to the side of the front/back. Therefore they are not really working on fine tuning their standing or walking balance which is required to walk independently. Hope that makes it a bit clearer.

[@CGF2468]

@@EmmaHubbard thank you. Now I understand. Love your content by the way. I have your chanel on alerts so I can watch each one for my 4 month old. Thank you for what you do!

[@EmmaHubbard]

So happy to hear you are finding the videos helpful. Hope your enjoying your time with your 4 month old now that they have past the witching period/period of purple crying.

[@babiloumeriem7854]

@@EmmaHubbard Is the purple crying period limited in the first 4 months?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi usually the period of purple crying starts at around 2 weeks and peaks at 6-8 weeks and then gradually reduces until 3/4 months of age. Hope that helps

[@janemaryjose3153]

I liked the plastic one and I bought one too

[@erlinebrown5095]

My three children used the regular walker. None of them have any developmental delay. They all walk at 9-10 months. All are university graduates and are doing extremely well.

[@candyluna2929]

Good for you. There always exceptions to the case.

[@MoMountainMutts]

She said it was “linked” to delays, not that it will always cause delays.

[@m0bz0mb39]

Good for you, that doesn't mean that the science isn't wrong and that you should encouraging others to use them as well. It's sad how many parents aren't aware of the risks of walkers and that corporations shove things like walkers down everyones throats. The majority of new mothers would just get their baby a walker without second guessing it or knowing that it's a risk because it's so normalized and corporations want you to buy as many unnecessary things for your baby as possible. I encourage all new mothers to do the research themselves for any baby product they buy and not just do what everyone else is doing without thinking twice about it, you should be able to trust the baby products given to you but sadly that just isn't the case and just because all your friends are doing it doesn't mean it isn't harmful and a complete waste of money.

[@florenciairrazabal9610]

I used one in the 90s, it seems that increases risk of flatfoot witch I have, and deformity on knees, witch i also have. May be your children are the lucky ones, and also at that time people didn't knew what we know today🤗

[@NecroMoz]

Boomers are obsessed with walkers

[@JW-ux4ey]

Although I didn't like the enclosed walker, I ended up getting one instead of a push Walker because I was scared of the push Walker rolling away with him.

[@Chances29]

Our pediatricians here in the US discourage using walkers altogether. My baby girl used to push a laundry basket when she started cruising.

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂Oh the good old laundry basket. It is great for so many things! My daughter would push the Tripp Trapp high chair around. 🤣

[@deborahmontgomery7881]

Do they work on carpeted floors?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Yep they do. The carpet tends to slow them down a bit in the beginning which is great when they are learning.

[@GreenPlanet2727]

Not having a flashy activity panel would be a pro for me

[@v.dargain1678]

I have a , minimalist friend who also dislikes the noisy plastic push walkers .

[@miscellaneous2381]

My daughter is 13 months but still she can't stands

[@sheveka]

What? I read somewhere that this toy was not a good thing at all - how am I supposed to trust who is right?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Which toy are you referring to?

[@mariellevos]

I think because it’s plastic it’s already not an option

[@Kash249]

🚶‍♀️

[@marlonguerra6579]

Lady, your plant is dying 😅

[@EmmaHubbard]

This is an old video 😂. It’s doing really well now!

[@marlon1813]

@@EmmaHubbard 😂

[@huniebeee]

that poor monstera

[@EmmaHubbard]

Old video. Watch a new one and you’ll see it’s thriving 🙂

[@knightsalmon42]

Just watched another video by another physiotherapist that said don't buy these.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Are you sure they meant push walkers and not baby walkers?