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Buying guide: baby walking carts and baby carriers

Reading time: 25 minutes.

Our tips for choosing :

The baby carrier is an ideal toy for little ones discovering walking: they can sit up and move forward by pushing with their feet. Also known as a "rickshaw" or "pusher carrier", the baby carrier is often shaped like a fun vehicle or adorable animal that the child can ride. Activities are often included to stimulate little ones as young as 12 months.

The walking cart is a great toy for babies just starting to walk.from 12 months onwards, the child can stand up and push the cart as he explores! It's a toy that's often complemented by games to awaken children from the age of 1. With its walking cart, baby can go everywhere feeling reassured: he can lean on it to explore his environment.

Can't decide between a wooden carrier or a wooden walking wagon? Worried about finding the right toy for your child? Follow our guide to make the right choice and fall for baby's new companion!

What is the right age for a baby carrier?

It's important to bear in mind that the child must be able to sit up on his own to enjoy his carrier safely. Baby may need help from Mum or Dad to get in and out of the carrier at first. It's also possible that your little one won't master the technique of pushing forward on his feet at first, but that's no problem - his Janod carrier is an excellent way to develop his motor skills! As baby explores, he'll soon understand where to position his hands and how to move his wooden carrier forward.

Every child grows and develops at a different pace. Nevertheless, the recommended age for the baby carrier is 12 months.

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Choose a wooden carrier for a durable, charming toy that's shock-resistant and can support a maximum weight of around 20 kilos. Fox, llama, hippopotamus or panda: animal carriers are sure to delight the whole family!

A carrier for a baby aged 12 months - 1 year

If you're looking for a wooden carrier for a 1-year-old baby, choose the vehicle or animal that will appeal to your child: a mischievous-looking dinosaur carrier or a tractor carrier to play the little farmer? Most carriers designed for young children have handlebars or fixed grips, to guarantee good stability and limit the risk of falls.

The carrier is an essential part of baby's early-learning toys. It's time for him to discover movement!

A carrier for a baby aged 18 months - 2 years

Between 18 months and 2 years of age, children develop their motor skills on a daily basis. They start to walk and become aware of how their body moves in space. The 18-month baby carrier will be a real companion, encouraging your child to move around. The advantage of a push-chair baby carrier is that the child can alternate between standing and sitting to progress at his or her own pace.

Choose a designer baby carrier that will add a poetic touch to your baby's room, or that you'll enjoy leaving in your living room!

A carrier for a child aged 2 to 3

Between the ages of 2 and 3, children generally master walking independently. His carrier is more of a"toy carrier", with which he will enjoy walking around the house. It's a real companion! Choose carriers with at least 2 directional wheels, so that the child can steer it as he pleases, without the risk of falling.

Settle in with doudou, and let the adventure begin!

How old is too old for a walking cart?

Walking carts are generally suitable from 12 months. However, it is essential to bear in mind that each child progresses at his or her own pace. To use a wooden walking cart safely, it's important that the child knows how to stand on his own. If baby is still in the process of acquiring this skill, a Janod walking cart is always accompanied by games that baby can enjoy while he familiarizes himself with his cart.

With a Janod walking cart, baby discovers his environment by standing upright, and benefits from fun activities to help him progress in his learning to walk at his own pace, from the age of 1.

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A cart for a baby aged 12 months - 1 year

A 12-month-old baby's balance can be precarious. That's why a walking cart with brake is ideal for a safe learning experience. A 1-year-old can also quickly tire of an activity. For example, he'll want to go from standing to sitting on the ground, dropping down most of the time. So, opt for an anti-tilt walking cart to prevent the toy from falling over.

A wooden walking cart with brakes is a sturdy early-learning toy that will reassure baby and his parents, for safe playtime!

A cart for a baby aged 18 months - 2 years

Is your baby mastering balance and starting to walk? With a Janod wooden walking cart, he'll be able to move around independently and discover his little world! The wooden walking cart with brake is a real peace of mind for parents of an 18-month-old baby.

A 2-year-old likes to experiment freely and is beginning to imitate older children. That's why a do-it-yourself walking wagon will delight little tinkerers and help their overall motor development.

A cart for a child aged 2 to 3

At 2 years of age, your child may be able to walk unaided, but he still has plenty to discover! A multi-activity walking cart will enable him to develop his fine motor skills and imagination, while still being able to take his cart everywhere. The walking cart with games is ideal for stimulating all baby's senses up to the age of 3.

To support baby's motor development and awaken his senses through assembly activities, shapes, cubes and even loops, choose an evolving toy with a 2-in-1 walking cart!

A draisienne for older children?

If you're thinking of a draisienne carrier, or if your child is too big for a carrier or cart, it may be time to switch to a child's draisienne!

Ideal for developing balance and keeping up with older children on 2 wheels, the draisienne also enables children to make the transition to cycling more serenely later on. Whether indoors or outdoors, if your child has mastered walking, he or she is sure to have fun with a wooden draisienne from the age of 2!

To find out all about the many advantages of the draisienne and how to choose the right one, follow the guide!

How to choose the right carrier or walking cart?

  • Baby must be able to sit up unaided to use a carrier. To enjoy the benefits of a walking cart, he must be able to stand unaided.
  • Check the height of the carrier's seat: your child must be able to sit upright, and his feet must touch the ground for him to be able to move forward.
  • Pay attention to the height of the walking cart: to use it, your child needs to stretch his arms out in front of him and push it forward. If he has to raise his arms to head level, pushing the cart will require a great deal of effort, and he'll find it hard to look ahead to steer.
  • Check for the presence of brakes and/or an anti-tilt system, for added safety.
  • The age recommended by the manufacturer should also be taken into account, as it's essential that the carrier or cart offered is adapted to baby's abilities.

All that's left is to find the frame that will encourage baby to get moving!

Comparison: our selection of baby carriers

Every carrier is ready to join the family! Animal or vehicle, with directional wheels or integrated games: find the model that suits you and baby's tastes in our collection!

  • Directional front wheels
  • Quiet wheels
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Directional front wheels
  • Quiet wheels
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Directional front wheels
  • Quiet wheels
  • Wooden
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Directional front wheels
  • Quiet wheels
  • Wooden
  • From 1 to 3 years

Comparison: our selection of walking carts

It's time to discover: find the walking cart that meets all your criteria and that will keep baby amused for hours from among those in our collection!

  • Integrated, adjustable brakes
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Integrated brakes
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Integrated brakes
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Integrated brakes
  • Wooden
  • From 1 year
  • Integrated anti-tip system
  • Wooden
  • From 18 months to 3 years
  • Accessories included
  • In FSC®-certified wood
  • From 1 to 3 years
  • Cubes included
  • Wooden
  • From 1 to 3 years

Important pre-purchase criteria

For even greater safety, especially for the youngest, choose a carrier or walking cart with brakes to control speed and avoid falls.

Sometimes adjustable, or even removable, the brakes allow free movement as the child progresses.

If baby puts all his weight on his cart or carrier and it tips over, this can be dangerous.

Check for the presence of an anti-tilt device, usually on the back of the toy.

It's the best way to ensure that baby's explorations don't echo throughout the house!

To ensure that baby never tires of his walking cart or carrier, choose a toy with a variety of activities to stimulate his senses: shape box, sound function, etc.

In addition to providing comfort for baby's many walks in the carrier, a removable seat makes it easy to clean in the event of a small diaper leak: parents are happy!

Even if it's not the same upheaval as adopting a real pet, baby's carrier will be brand new to him and, from his point of view, it will be big and fat! Choose contrasting colors to arouse baby's curiosity and encourage him to handle his carrier.

Animals and vehicles are often represented in baby's early-learning toys: find the animal he'll fall in love with, or the vehicle he'll be eager to drive!

For even greater safety, especially for the youngest, choose a carrier or walking cart with brakes to control speed and avoid falls. Sometimes adjustable, or even removable, the brakes allow free movement as the child progresses.

If baby puts all his weight on his cart or carrier and it tips over, it could be dangerous. Check for the presence of an anti-tilt device, usually on the back of the toy.

It's the best way to ensure that baby's explorations don't echo throughout the house!

To ensure that your baby never tires of his walking cart or carrier, choose a toy with a variety of activities to stimulate his senses.

In addition to providing comfort for baby's many walks in the carrier, a removable seat makes it easy to clean in the event of a small diaper leak: parents are happy!

Even if it's not the same upheaval as adopting a real pet, baby's carrier will be brand new to him and, from his point of view, it will be big and fat! Choose contrasting colors to arouse baby's curiosity and encourage him to handle his carrier.

Animals and vehicles are often represented in baby's early-learning toys: find the animal he'll fall in love with, or the vehicle he'll be eager to drive!

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