Shop Window: Walking

Trip the lights fantastic

The baby musical gym mat reinforces the thrill of learning to walk, with games, lights and music to spur on unsteady feet. Footprints and lights guide the way along the mat, with musical notes sounding as the child steps on each footprint and lights showing where to put the next step. Tots reaching the last footprint are rewarded with a full-on sound and light show. HK$449 at ItsImagical, shop 209, 2/F Windsor House, Causeway Bay, tel: 2808 1773

Pull yourself together

Push and pull toys help strengthen walking skills in many ways, by working on those already mastered. The handle provides support for wobbly feet as youngsters develop balance skills, while the dancing butterflies on this model give plenty of entertainment when pushed or pulled into action. HK$210 at Tiny Footprints, 10/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central, tel: 2522 2466

New vest friend

Walking Wings was designed to make it easy on the backs of parents and the arms of babies just learning to take their first steps. The vest fits around the child's chest and has adjustable straps for parents to hold as the child learns to balance. The product was developed by paediatricians, who say it prevents pulling on youngsters' arms as they hold onto adult hands. Available in blue or pink. HK$259 at bibidada.com

All walks of life

This three-stage walker grows with a baby as it reaches developmental milestones. The seat mode works as a bouncer for babies who can sit unaided. They can progress to using their feet to move the walker as they develop motor skills in their legs and feet. It can also be used as a push-along toy for babies beginning to cruise. Leg movement is encouraged with a musical and light-flashing kick pad, and the dashboard is fitted with interactive toys to stimulate senses. HK$1,599 at mothercare, shop 201-202, 2/F Lee Gardens Two, Causeway Bay, tel: 2627 0035