: They should be able to touch the floor with their feet flat (not just tiptoes) and support their own weight when held upright.

Before introducing any mobility aid, ensure your baby has reached these physical milestones:

The decision to buy a walker for your baby depends largely on their physical development rather than a specific age, though most parents consider it between . However, major health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) , strongly discourage the use of traditional sit-in wheeled walkers due to serious safety risks and potential developmental delays. Key Readiness Milestones

Experts suggest that traditional sit-in walkers can actually walking because they don't help babies learn to balance or strengthen the correct core and leg muscles. The Effect of Baby Walker on Child Development - PMC - NIH

: They show an interest in "cruising" by holding onto furniture to move around. Safety and Developmental Concerns

: They must hold their head up firmly without wobbling.

: They can sit on the floor for several minutes without leaning on their hands.