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Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

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Brand: Hasbro
Category: Toy

List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $17.00
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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 305 reviews
Sales Rank: 59

Batteries Included: No
Age: 9 months - 3 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 17.5 x 16 x 14

MPN: 05545
Model: 5545
UPC: 032245055453
EAN: 0076930055458
ASIN: B00004T2WP

Release Date: September 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Includes two toys in one - The sturdy, stable walker helps babies learn to stand and walk
  • Converts to baby's first ride-on toy, with a locking mechanism only parents can activate
  • Features hands-on activities in both the walker and ride-on modes
  • Kids can see fascinating sights, hear silly sounds and touch interesting textures
  • Comes with a soft antenna, colorful spinner, clicking gearshift and storage area under the hood

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Editorial Reviews:

Editorial Review
When little wobblers are bored with walls and sofa edges, and there's no one to offer a hand, they can two-foot it safely across that open ocean of living-room floor with the help of the Step Start walker. This dual-purpose toy acts as stable support as they learn to walk, then lets them roll along when they want to ride. Once they are secure on their legs, the walker converts easily to a first ride-on toy. (Only adults can operate the wheel-lock mechanism.) A flexible antenna, spinning drum, clicking gear, and other sight-touch-sound features provide sit-down play fun. Assembly requires a Phillips screwdriver. --Ava Natov

Amazon.com Review
The Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride is a great stabilizer for your baby's first big moments of standing, stepping, and learning to walk. And once your infant/toddler has learned to walk, this versatile walking toy converts itself into a ride-on toy, helping your child learn to ride. Designed for children ages nine months to three-years old, the Step Start Walk 'n Ride also includes several hands-on activities with neat textures, sounds, and bright colors for plenty of sensorial fun.

Step Start Walk 'n Ride
    Ages: 9 months and up

    Requires:
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Adult assembly
What We Think

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The Good: 2-in-1 toy that helps your infant develop walking and balancing skills.

The Challenging: Wheels are not designed for extensive outdoor use.

In a Nutshell: A versatile walker/ride-on toy complete with fun, sensorial gadgets.

Push It, Ride It, Turn It, Spin It
The Step Start Walk 'n Ride is designed to help your child with many activities, including standing, walking, and riding. The Walk 'n Ride also gives your child plenty of sit-down play, with sight-touch-sound features such as the gear shifter, lifting hood, spinning drum, and clicking dial. The walker/rider is also outfitted with bright, fun colors and friendly, smiling characters that are sure to please your infant or toddler while using.

For parents, one of the best functions on this toy is its locking mechanism that changes the toy's mode from a walker to a ride-on toy. The lock cannot be undone by the child, and there is a distinct click that sounds when the lock is set in place.

While your child is using the walker/rider, be sure to keep them away from sloped driveways and hills. Though the wheels are made out of very thick plastic, they are designed for the slower movements of a young child on a level, steady surface.

A Great Walker and Rider for Beginners
This walker/rider is excellent for its versatility of options for your waddler's different stages of development. And while your child is learning important stability skills, he or she can also play with and look at the fun sensorial gadgets that are attached from top to bottom in bright, fluorescent colors. The fact that the Step Start Walk 'n Ride is two toys in one makes it an economical choice and prolongs the amount of time your child will still be excited to use it and benefit from its activities.

What's in the Box
Body, four wheels, front handle, rear handle, handle retainer, domed lid, dial, roller, spinner (two pieces), antenna, gear shift, four plain #6 screws, and one #6 screw with attached washer.




Great first rider with plenty of sensorial gadgets.
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Learning to walk will be a snap with the Step Start Walk n' Ride. View larger.



Product Description
It's 2 toys in 1! As a sturdy, stable walker, the Step Start Walk 'n Ride toy helps babies learn to stand, take their first steps, and walk. As the grow older, it easily converts to a first ride-on toy! It has a locking mechanism that only parents can activate, so children can't change modes by themselves. Kids can explore the hands-on activities in both the walker and ride-on modes to see fascinating sights, hear silly sounds and touch interesting textures. Adult assembly required


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2 out of 5 stars Too easy to pull over   February 16, 2010
NC
This toy is ok for one to ride on, but didn't really work too well for walking with. The problem is it fell over when my son put too much weight while trying to walk, he tried to pull up using it a few times and it fell on him. As a result it was never really used for walking which was what I bought it for.


5 out of 5 stars Gets them walking   February 10, 2010
Piper Barker (Trumbull, CT USA)
Provided just enough support to aid my child in taking her first steps. A little slick on hardwood floors for a child who still doesn't have enough control on their feet, but in little time they learn to get their feet moving to keep up with the walker. Takes a little getting used too, that's all, but I would certainly recommend it.


4 out of 5 stars Great to Grow   February 5, 2010
Laura L. Delman
My godson loved this toy. He is just about to walk and took to it with enthusiasm. His older brother showed him what was possible and he was smiling. I look forward to see him maturing with the uses of the toy. Good job!


5 out of 5 stars Walk and Ride   January 17, 2010
Richard Harris
This toy was for a friend's son. It was great to see the look on his face when the boy sat on and rode it around the room.

GREAT!



5 out of 5 stars Great Toy For New Walkers!   January 15, 2010
Seattle Mom (Seattle, WA)
Our daughter was a very careful walker. This toy gave her confidence to walk around while still have a safety hold. It turns easily and its fast and easy to change it from a walker to a ride on toy. Ours is a little different color than this. It is pink & blue. We bought a couple of attractive wooden walkers but our daughter always preferred this one. I think it is because it was so easy for her to turn and move it and she really enjoyed all the extras like the spinning toy, and turn key.

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