Chicco DJ Baby Walker, Splash
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Baby Products Reviews of Chicco DJ Baby Walker, Splash
Customer Review: Love It!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this for my daughter on Feb 8 and it arrived at our door step on Feb 11th. We were so excited that we put it together right away and put her in it...immediately she figured out that putting her hands on the buttons made sounds and she loved it. Her eyes were filled with wonder as she inquisitively explored the various toys. Everytime we put her in it she'll spend the first 5 mins playing with the toys. Once she's had enough of it then will she look up and look for us & tries to move around. Because she is only 3.5 months old & her feet don't quite touch the floor completely even at the lowest setting so we padded the adjustable component with rolled up cardboard so that the walker sits lower to the floor just a bit more for her feet to reach. (We put a good amount of weight to the test to make sure the card board would not give into the weight since we would not want the walker to all of a sudden fold down while she's in it...we eventually replaced the cardboard with a paint stick) We've probably put her in it a hand full of times, and yesterday she actually walked in it!! We couldn't believe that a 3.5 months old was roaming the house in this walker. We have hardwood floor on the whole first floor so she'd slide around very easily, we'd have to rescue her whenever she runs into the corner of the wall and puts herself in timeout though. But even when that happens she just plays with the toys when she's stuck. She loves this and we'd highly recommend it. 6/18/08 Update: she is now 7 months and is already trying to walk. She climbs everything in sight and grabs hold and stands...I can't help but think if she is so advanced for her age because we started her off in this walker very early on and therefore she had a full grasp of the concept of walking and moving around. Needless to say from 3.5-7 months, she enjoyed the walker immensely, and it gave both her and I so~ much freedom. She would fly around the house estatic, and mastered reversing and turning quickly. Now at 7 months and standing, she is not as interested in sitting in this walker so I'm on a search for something that will continue to give her the independence to explore and learn with little or no help from me...maybe the "walking wings" next?!?Customer Review: Surprisingly great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was not entirely convinced that a walker was the best thing for my son, but he really wants to be standing all the time and can't do it on his own. My arms were getting REALLY tired, so I broke down and got this walker despite all the anti-walker propaganda out there.
It was relatively easy to put together: it took about ten or fifteen minutes, and it involved no outside tools (except for the battery cover)! The toy on it was an immediate hit -- we ordered the DJ one, which really is a lot like a baby's version of a DJ's mixer. It is a little loud (as said in PPs), but I took the suggestion and covered the speaker holes with some tape. Now it's perfect! My son loves the book, keyboard, drum pad, and "speed knob" -- and he even likes the walker without the toy.
We have wood floors, so he glides around with no problem. I've taken him out in the hall of our condo where there is a very short-nap carpet, and it is a lot harder for him to get moving, but he can still do it. If we had carpet inside I would probably just remove the safety bumpers, since we are on one floor and don't really have anything that they'd save him from anyway.
It is incredibly stable; I've never had it collapse on me (unless I was making it fold up of course), and it doesn't do any of the funny "catch on one side but not the other" business that I hear about from a lot of other walker owners.
It is also widely adjustable: it can be set wherever you decide, not just a couple of specific settings. That way your little one never has to walk with knees extra-bent or on tippy-toes.
My son had a little trouble getting used to the fixed wheels in the back (only the front ones swivel), but it only took him a week. I planned to replace them with office chair wheels (stuck in the bumper holes near the original wheels' place - they'll fit) if he didn't get it right away.
Again, I have to say how surprised I am to feel so confident in a product that as a category made me a little nervous. Chicco appears to make one of the few reliable walkers left on the market. It's a little more money, but I say it is definitely worth it.
Customer Review: Great Walker, Great Price
Summary: 5 Stars
This walker is my child's favorite toy. It plays many different tunes, has fun flashing keys, and parent-friendly volume settings. The walker is well-designed and very sturdy. I also love that the activity tray is easy to remove.
If your child is younger than six months or shorter than average, he or she may not be able to reach the floor right away. This walker is lower than Safety First brand walkers and about the same as the Jeep Renegade one. We started our daughter in it at 4 months with shoes on for extra height. She could completely manuever this walker by 5 months, but she is 75th percentile for height.
Extremely simple to put together. Did not need tools. Tip: If you do not have any drop-offs or stairs, wait to put the safety bumper things underneath. We had to pull ours off to keep our daughter from getting stuck where the carpet and tile meet. She can't walk around on the carpet yet (almost seven months old now) - just not strong enough. Walkers, in general, are not great on plush carpet.
Only thing I don't love...It folds down flat, but does not lock into that position. So, you have to learn how to carry it to keep it from opening back up. Really not a big issue and the other walkers that we have seen don't lock either.
Great value for the price! If you're considering the Combi Car walker, read the reviews before you spend the money. We're so glad that we chose this one.
Customer Review: Very Nice Walker and Has a Great Music Toy
Summary: 4 Stars
The Chicco DJ Baby Walker arrived fully assembled, in the folded position, so it was really easy to put together. Since the walker can collapse, it makes it easy to store in when not in use. The electronic musical toy that is in the tray area is fanstastic! You can switch it from playing musical notes to animal sounds to common children's melodies. It also has two sounds volume levels, an on/off stitch and it is detachable from the walker itself.
So here is the only downside for us - this walker is for babies 6 months and up (who can sit up on their own) and can accomodate a weight up to to 26 lbs. We bought this for when our four-month old is big enough to sit up on his own and then can use the walker. HOWEVER, we have a big 4-month old who is already 22 lbs. and is wearing nine month old clothing. We tried sitting him in the walker the other day just to try it out and his chubby thighs are already starting to get too tight in the seat/leg holes of the walker.
Therefore, I would highly recommend that if you have a bigger-size baby, take him/her to a children's store that sells the walker to see if they will fit in it. Other than this one item, it is a very nice baby walker for the price. We checked around and Amazon.com had the best price for the Chicco DJ Baby Walker in Splash.
Customer Review: Love the "Go mobile!"
Summary: 5 Stars
This little walker is just wonderful!!! I purchased it for my baby when he was 4 months and 3 weeks old. He wasn't quite coordinated enough to walk in it, but it allowed him to practice his standing and balance and he LOVED the keyboard. Now at 5 months he is roaming down the hallway and exploring the rooms. It is so precious to watch him in it!
Also, of ALL of the toys that we have purchased for him, this keeps him entertained the longest.
The songs include "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Red River Valley," "Yankle Doodle Dandy," and little animal sounds, drums, and other sounds that the baby can impose over the tunes. It is a lot of fun to join in and sing the songs to him and clap along as he goes on his adventures through the house.
Before purchasing it, I noticed one person was offended by the fushia on it. It is just a great toy with lots of bright and happy colors. The fushia doesn't bother my baby, me, or my husband.
I would also like to recommend the evenflo exersaucer. This is my baby's second favorite toy (a close second). It is an excellent toy for developing balance and fine motor skills in babies. My husband calls our little one the "mad scientist" in both toys because they hold his interest so intensely.