Some of the more popular models of walkers and exersaucers are sure to keep baby occupied for long periods of time, providing anything from music and lights to detachable toy bars. Baby should definitely feel like part of the action with one of these bestselling walkers or exersaucers:
o Baby Trend Walker with Toy Bar: This simple walker allows baby to focus on being mobile without adding much to get in his way. The toy does come equipped with a toy bar to entertain baby while sitting still, but this could be a case where less is more. The walker has adjustable height settings so it grows with baby, and the base is wide enough so it won’t fit through the average door way. This walker should cost about $30.
o Tiny Steps 2-in-1 Walker: The padded seat on this walker is comfortable and small enough to hold baby securely while he plays with the activities’ lights and sounds as well as the attached toys while pedaling around. As he grows too big for the seat, baby can push the walker from behind while holding onto the provided bar. This model also has adjustable heights and swivel wheels that make turning easy. This walker will cost around $60.
o Graco Baby Einstein Discover and Learn Activity Center: This stationary exersaucer has nine toys that spin, flip, talk and play music to mesmerize baby. The focus of this exersaucer is on realistic animal photographs and sounds as well as pronouncing the animal names in English and Spanish. Expect to pay about $80 for this exersaucer.
o Evenflo SmartSteps Exersaucer: This saucer should give baby a head start on learning his numbers and alphabet as well as several other skills. There are over 18 activities as well as a detachable Learning Pod with activities geared to different ages. This saucer has a toy bar that goes over baby’s head that dangle toys at eye-level with baby. For convenient storage, this exersaucer folds to almost flat and comes with a carrying handle. This exersaucer can cost about $100.
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