Can this be used as a learn to walk toy? The pictures look like you can push it with the bar up but it doesn't say so
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The manual indicates "The handle is designed for parental use only. This product should not be used by a child as a push toy." Nonetheless, my 10-month-old girls immediately started pushing the toy from the front side (with the parent handle removed).
854039
Yes the bar can come up but it does not work well..there are other better learn to walk items out the ..plus the button never worked right to make the sounds ..we were disappointed with this purchase ..
61152
Yes, they could pull it. Just an FYI it doesn't move backwards(I'm sure it is for safety)- so if you are thinking pulling it behind something, might not work so well. Sometimes my kids push it, but they would much rather ride it. It's a pretty neat toy. They play with it regularly.
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You can push or pull. I was doing both. I had my 1 year old in it and he loved it. Works great.
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I agree with the one post. I don't think it would work because the bar is curved upward.m I think it would slide to the side all the time. When using workout equipment you want to make sure it is 100% safe. I can't say this would be 100% safe with the bar curving upwards.
957909
I would say no if you have a climbed. We used it before my son could walk to climb. If I used it now..my son is 18 months old.. Hed tear it to shreds!
2122174
This is too big for your 10 month to push toys. This is more of an outdoor stroller/car but not a walker
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No that's not what it was designed for. It would be very difficult to take the board off, especially once you have holds on it. I have a regular pull up bar I use as well in addition to this.
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I know it was hard for my Daughter to bounce until she was at the 2nd setting. I would recommend putting your foot at the edge if she is facing you and bounce her or gently tapping the top portion if she is facing away from you. If you have a favorite toy bar that defiantly worked for me.
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I gave it to my mom as a gift but i'm pretty sure you can push it. You can't lean on it though like a walker.
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No, the bounce it has is very little, and you really wouldn't want it to bounce like a Jumparoo once you see the little one scooting along in it! I found the little bounce it did have to be pretty stiff, and I don't think it should be listed as a primary function of the toy.
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yes. This toy was not what I thought it was I thought my daughter could hold on to it to support her early stages of walking. Fisher Price has another toy that has wider handles that did the trick I don't know what it is called my mother purchased it for her house..please keep looking it is on Amazon.com
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I bought it for a friend of mine. Her son's 1st birthday. She said it's his favorite and sturdy. He started to walk at 13m old. With that said, I've seen a multitude of parents blaming a toy for being inept, when in fact their child just couldn't walk well, which wobbly walking is normal. My son used something similar, but started walking about 9 months old. Long story short....depends on the child and how willing the parents are to not place blame.
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You wouldn't want a toy like this to turn too easily because when they are learning to walk you don't want their toy to take them in a direction they don't want to go! We also have two ride on toys that can be used as walkers and all three turn pretty much the same. Now that my son is more steady on his feet he has no problem turning and when kids are learning to walk they pretty much go in straight lines anyway.
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In my opinion it isn't. But I had a bigger baby using it. Always 90th % for height/weight. It's not something they can pull themselves up with then walk. It's more of something they grab when already standing.
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Yes, it can be used with training wheels, you may need a larger bolt to accommodate. Your issue is pushing with the balance buddy (I also mentioned this in my review). There is a single bolt attachment on each side. Thus the balance buddy bar rotates forward as you push on the bike. I too thought you could push with the balance bar. No matter how hard you tighten it, the balance bar will rotate forward. If you purchase some draw ties, you can find points to prevent the bar from rotating forward.
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I would wait till your little ones balance is more stable. For me this is not a toy for support when he or she is first learning to walk. I would suggest the sit an stand walker first. My daughter loved it. I am so happy for you! Your little one is starting to walk. Yeah!!!
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Hi, I think the child needs to be attempting to walk. It greatly helps with them taking their first few steps and even though the wheels are slow turning, they would need to push forward and have good balance so as not to fall over & hurt themselves. My son used it from around 11 months as he was starting to walk. He still loves it at 26 months! A great toddler toy!