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by: Richa | last updated: May 28, 2009
Category: Activity: Walkers & Jumpers | Tags: walkers, baby walker, walker, walker for baby, how to buy a baby walker

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How To Buy A Baby Walker Baby walkers are ideal for parents to keep the baby busy and entertained while they are busy in doing household things. But be very cautious with walker and do not make it a habit for you and baby. It is advisable to use walker alternately and once a while. Nowadays the market is loaded with various walkers, models and features as per the requirement. This article elaborates few points to be considered while buying a baby walker:

Always buy walkers which meets the safety standards indicated by "Product Safety Standards Baby Walker Regulations 2001" to ensure safety and security for the baby.

A wide wheelbase provides safety to the walker and ensures that the child does not get knocked over or topples while sitting and playing in the walker. Thus make sure you opt for a wider wheel base than the average walker if possible.

While buying a baby walker, prefer going for one with large size door frames to avoid and limit injuries to baby.

Metal screws and hinges present on the walkers have rough edges and can cut or caught baby hands. Thus it is advisable to go for walkers having metal screws and hinges which are covered.

Manufacturers have developed a height and weight ratio for walkers. So be cautious in choosing a walker and make sure it meets the manufacturer’s height and weight recommendations.

It is advisable to follow all the instruction given by manufacturers to put a stop on baby injuries and physical damage.

Before buying walker check for the "Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association certification" to ensure the product safety for baby.

To prevent baby from rolling over the stairs and ensuring baby safety in walker, go for walkers having automatic braking and gripping mechanism.

While seated in the walker, baby’ s feet touching the ground ensures a safe walk for a baby.

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