The Best Push Toys for Little Walkers

Get playtime rolling with this colorful push toy by Melissa & Doug. With every step your little one takes, three friendly alligators chomp and clack with encouragement. It has a sturdy handle, non-skid wheels, plus three wooden buggy beads to grasp and spin.
Age: 12 months +

The best push toys can be used in a variety of ways—and this pick by Small Foot offers boatloads of play opportunities. The wooden walker boasts a chalkboard, shape sorter, toy cubby and compass, so your little mariner will never lose their way. Better yet, rubber wheels glide quietly over wooden floors and a built-in brake system keeps tots moving at the right pace.
Age: 18 months +

How about a convertible push toy that grows with baby? This option by Skip Hop can be used as a seated activity toy for infants, a walker for tots and as a shopping cart or play stroller for older children. It also boasts over 40 play features, including songs, sounds, lights and more. The best part? A speed control switch helps early walkers gain confidence as they take those first supported steps in cruiser mode.
Age: 6 months to 4 years

Little kids love to mimic their parents, which is why toys that encourage imaginative play are always a sure-fire hit. This push toy lawnmower lets little gardeners get on with their chores, all while learning how to walk independently. It has lots of fun features like a removable gas can, clicking keys, a movable throttle and even a pull cord that makes engine sounds.
Age: 18 months to 4 years

A push toy with blocks is a classic combo. And this wooden option by Tender Leaf Toys doesn't disappoint. Made from sustainable materials, the walker comes with 29 garden-themed building blocks for open-ended play. Plus, the wide handlebar is sturdy enough for little ones to lean on.
Age: 18 months+

Whether baby is sitting, standing or cruising, this push toy is a great fit for them. How? It’s designed with different activities to suit every stage of development: babies can sit and play with the shape-sorter, while older tots check out the bead maze and early walkers can push the toy along and enjoy the sound of the rolling beads.
Age: 9 months+

Here’s a blast from the past: The Fisher-Price Corn Popper. This beloved toy is back and better than ever. Sporting a sleek new design, this push toy contains brightly colored balls that excitedly pop around inside the clear dome as baby pushes it along. It’s a great way to exercise those motor skills, but be sure to keep a close eye on them as this toy doesn’t offer much stability to tots that’re still finding their feet.
Age: 12 months to 18 months