i think its garbage. I used a walker with my son since he was 4-5 months old and he was walking by ten months, running by 12 months. I don't think it helps them to walk, its just something fun for them to do, like every other toy out there for them. My daughter didn't take to the walker. She just didn't like sitting in it, but my third child will definitely have the experience of playing in a walker. Almost every toy out there is too dangerous for them, whats new?