So our little princess recently got a right royal treat and has been putting this Fisher-Price Princess Walker through its paces.

What is it?

It’s a seriously girlie walker that doubles as a doll’s pushchair with music and lights. A wide, stable base and easy-grasp handle help steady first steps whilst sounds and flashing lights reward every wobbly step. This encourages gross motor development and early role play as your little princess can copy mummy and nurture her own baby.

A press of the “magic” wand button rewards baby with fun sounds, while clacker beads and butterfly flip book on the bumper bar help foster fine motor skills.

This walker is recommended for ages 9-36 months with a RRP of £34.99. Stockists include Kiddicare, Toys R Us, Argos and Amazon. Princess Chime Doll sold separately.

What we thought

Steadiness

Heidi has been walking since 7 months and now, at 17 months is regularly taking short trips without a pushchair. Because she’s got this nailed, she isn’t using her walker to practice, rather she prefers to pretend she’s a mummy and use it for role play. Having said that, in terms of steadiness, I’d highly recommend this over traditional push along toys. Dexter used a wooden cart when he was learning and would regularly tip it over or go careering into a wall. This walker acts as an incredibly stable walking aid and will even remain upright if baby attempts to pull themselves up using the handlebar.

It’s also suitable on all surfaces from carpet, to grass to wooden flooring and glides with ease over bumpy pavements too. Having tried this out on Heidi’s younger cousins, they also seem to find it easier to stop themselves - rather than find themselves propelled forward uncontrollably as with other walkers.

Assembly

In terms of assembly, Craig had this sorted in a matter of minutes. It’s simply a case of slotting bits together and screwing them into place. No batteries with this one though so you’ll need to purchase 3x AA batteries separately (always worth noting if you’re buying it as a gift).

Interactivity

There’s also exactly the right of amount of interactivity. Having used the ever-popular Vtech First Steps Baby Walker with both children, I did notice they regularly got distracted by all the lights and sounds on the front of the toy. Worse still, they’d lean over the toy whilst walking to activate them meaning they often fell over. As the princess walker makes sounds whilst baby walks, she is more likely to concentrate on her walking.

Speaking of the music and sounds, thankfully these aren’t headache-inducing. They can be activated either by pushing the walker, or pressing the heart and there’s a volume control and an off switch, should you need a little peace and quiet.

Heidi loves the butterfly flip book on the front of the stroller and will stand and do this for some time whilst coo’ing at her dolly. It also has four beads to push back and forth and spin and it’s great to watch her master something so fiddly.

Durability

It’s a tough little thing and has survived a right bashing from a jealous Dexter (yep, this isn’t just for girls!). As the wheels protrude out at the front of the toy, if your little one does go headfirst into a wall it won’t mark it.

The Princess Chime Doll

This little lady is sold separately but a must-have accompaniment for the walker. Although the walker will support other soft toys and dolls, none fits better than this. Once in, she really stays put so you won’t find yourself forever bending over to retrieve her should you little one take her for an off-road stroll.

She’s super soft (the only plastic is on her tiara) and makes a soft chiming sound when shaken. Again, both Heidi and Dexter enjoy giving her a cuddle!

In conclusion, these two products in combination with one another would make a fab gift for a little one. As evidenced by both Heidi (17ms) and Dexter (3 years) it offers a whole host of features that will support your child’s early development and grow with them as their capabilities change.

To find out more about these two products, and the entire range of bestselling educational toys, head to the Fisher-Price website or follow them on social media:

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