A New Type Of Walker! By Nicki Mann on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
As you can see from the video, Hayden absolutely loves her Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around We Go Activity Station! It keeps her so happy, active and busy. Similar to a traditional walker, she sits in it, and is held up so that her feet touch the bottom. Even before babies discover that they can move around the activity center in a circle, they love bouncing around in the seat, and they can pull themselves around to discover the different toys in the activity center! And, once the baby learns she can actually get that thing moving... what excitement!
I give this item a rating of 5 for both Learning Opportunities and Interactive Features. As the baby moves around the activity center, she'll find over 20 different toys and gadgets to keep her busy. There is a section with buttons, which can either make music or a variety of funny noises. There are several different rattles and spinny things for the baby to play with, little stuffed animals, different textures and noises, etc. If your baby gets bored of the toys on the activity center, you can even buy new ones and switch them out! There is also a built-in snack tray so the baby can munch on something while she plays!
This item gets a 5 for safety, as well. With traditional walkers, there is always a possibility that the baby might somehow scoot too close to the stairs with the walker and fall down, or even scoot out the door and get outside. With the Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around We Go Activity Station, the baby can only walk in a circle around the activity center. She still gets the amusement and exercise that comes with walking, but in a safe and confined area. (Note: Babies still need to be supervised while using this item!)
Unfortunately, this item isn't very portable. You won't be able to toss it into the back of your van to take it to Grandma's house! It takes up a lot of space, too. If you put it too close to the furniture, as the baby runs around the activity center she will crash into the furniture! You'll need a spot where the baby will have clearance to make it all the way around the activity center.
All in all, I think this is an awesome product. Little Hayden has used the Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around We Go Activity Station every single day since we got it!
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Bright Starts Tropical Fun Around We Go Activity Station Purchased at: Wal-Mart Price: $79.96
Very informative. I've been looking for a walker and am going to add this to the list of possibilities! Thanks :)
I've never seen a play center like this one. It looks like your baby is having fun. I love the idea of walking around the play center. Great concept!
Now this is something different! The price looks good for all you get, considering stationary activity centers run around 50. I wish I had seen something like this when my little one needed one.
The video is too cute. My friend had one of these for her daughter and loved it. Whenever we went over to her house for a play date all the babies wanted to play in it and around it.
Your daughter is so cute and looks like she is having so much fun. Being able to switch out the toys is a great idea!
Your daughter is too cute! I wish I had that for my kids when they were that age, I would've saved my toes getting runned over w/ other walkers.