Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride

Features Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
* 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 parent 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

Details Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
* Product Dimensions: 8 x 13.6 x 17.2 inches ; 5.4 pounds
* Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
* Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
* Manufacturer Recommended Age: 9 months - 3 years

Description Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
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

From Manufacturer
It's 2 toys in 1! As a sturdy, stable walker, the Step Start Walk 'n Ride helps babies learn to stand, take their first steps, and walk. Then 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.

Lots of fun - but very light, February 22, 2008
By K. Elfenbein (California, CA)

We bought Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride for our son when he was first learning to walk. He shrieked with delight the first few times he walked behind it. Very fun toy. The downside is that it is very light and tippy. Parents, you MUST walk along with your child and this toy until they are absolutely walking 100% on their own. On the upside, it's inexpensive and easy to switch between walk-behind and ride-on. Small and light enough to pack in the car for weekend getaways.
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OK toy, but not the safest, February 12, 2008
By E.L. (Kentucky)

We bought Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride for our 1 year old son for Christmas (he's a little behind in learning to walk, due to being born prematurely). He likes playing with the various spinning toys and the lift up compartment, but as far as a walker goes I don't feel it's all that safe. Our house is nearly entirely carpeted and the wheels barely move on the carpet. I've tried it on the bare kitchen floor, and saw minimal improvement in the rolling. It also tends to go off course very easily and runs into walls. Probably worst of all, because of its narrow base, if it hits the slightest resistance the walker tips over, taking my son down with it. We borrowed a different walker which is a little bigger and heavier, and has a wider base, and it works so much better. It never tips, rolls very easily on the carpet, and is even more fun because it lights up and plays songs. If I were making this purchase over again, I would definitely avoid the Playskool walker and go for something with a wider base and a little more heft. (More Toys…)

Okay, but I'm already looking for an upgrade, January 16, 2008
By E. Ballard (Somewhere out WEST)

Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride is your basic walk 'n ride. It is easy for me to switch back and forth, but my four-year old can't do it. My baby likes playing with all of the little noise-making features, but most can't be accessed while walking or riding. I think this was available in a white/blue/red/yellow color scheme when I had my girls, and now I can only find it in a green/light blue/yellow/pink/purple color scheme now that I have a boy. These will work well for a long time, especially if kept inside. When my first one got sand in the wheels, they got too stiff to turn properly.
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