Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride | 
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| Brand: Hasbro
Category: Toy
List Price: $22.99
Buy New: $19.88
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Rating:  233 reviews
Sales Rank: 162
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Age: 9 months - 3 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: 05545
Model: 5545
UPC: 032245055453
EAN: 0032245055453
ASIN: B00004T2WP
Release Date: September 6, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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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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
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 228 more reviews...
 Great purchase! February 20, 2001
53 out of 53 found this review helpful
We bought this for our daughter for Christmas when she was 9 months old. When she first got it, she preferred to play mechanic(flipping it over and playing with the wheels and underside)and she also liked to play with the toys on the top. So far, we have not had any trouble with the attachments. Now that she is learning how to walk, she loves to use the toy in the walker mode and strolls around our living room. We have found that when she does hit an obstacle, the toy has held up well and is very sturdy. In the car mode, she loves to have us push her around. She can push herself backwards, but she has not gotten the going forward part down yet. When she wants to get off of the car, we have found that it is low enough to the ground that she has not hurt herself. Overall, we have felt that this was a great purchase and plan to pass it down to the next one!
STEP N START November 18, 2000
98 out of 104 found this review helpful
I PURCHASED THE STEP START WALK N RIDE TOY FOR MY SON'S FIRST BIRTHDAY. ALTHOUGH HE IS STILL NOT WALKING TOTALLY INDEPENDENTLY YET, HE SEEMS TO HAVE LOADS OF FUN "WALKING" BEHIND THE WALK N RIDE. HE ALSO SEEMS TO ENJOY THE MANY ACTIVITIES THAT THE TOY OFFERS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT FOR ANY CHILD FROM PRE-WALKER (ABOUT 9 MONTHS) ON UP. WE HAVE TONS OF FUN WITH IT. ONE ADDED BENEFIT IS THAT MY 6 YEAR OLD IS ALSO ABLE TO ASSIST THE BABY WITH HIS EFFORTS.I REALLY LIKE IT BECAUSE IT WAS VERY EASY TO ASSEMBLE.
Clear the Road Everyone! February 12, 2001
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
Our daughter received this as a gift for Christmas when she was 8 months old. It is still her favorite 2 months later! She is starting to walk on her own and this toy has been a great help to her. She doesn't care for the car part of the toy, but the walker has been great. In reading the other reviews, I see that there have been some complaints about the attachments or design. So far, our child has not been injured or pulled anything off of this toy. It has been pretty durable. She does tip it over on occasion, though. An unbalanced child can easily tip this, but it does not seem heavy enough to cause an injury and Veronica has always just gotten up and kept right on going. It is small enough to take along in our trunk and we take it with us when visiting. I think this is a great learning-to-walk toy.
The trunk is the key! November 29, 2001
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Although it is a great walker for learners, the trunk is the most fascinating thing for my son - he puts things in, closes the door and takes then out again. When in an upright position, my son will cruise back and forth across the family room. I have noticed it can tip if he is not directly in back of the handlebars but we are always there to straighten him out anyway. He likes to ride on the car but has not figured out how to get his feet out of the way unless we hold them up for him. I recommend this toy to help new walkers but as with all toys, you should always supervise. My 11 month old son just loves it and he is walking on his own now!
Excellent Skill Builder August 6, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have read the other 38 reviews and it is obvious that the stability of this walker is questionable. However, for my 9 month old son it is perfect! He loves cars and he is so proud that he can walk behind it. He does not yet walk on his own. I recommend allowing your child to use it on carpeting. This will cushion falls and add resistance to the wheels. Also, I assisted my son in his first attempts to use the walker. Once he realized the mechanics of it all he took off! :) As far as a riding toy goes. My son does not sit still for very long and he is more prone to injury when using this function. As with all toys of this nature my number one recommendation is to get on the floor and supervise your child. This will counteract many of the complaints you may read about.
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