parent-assisted baby walkers were developed as an alternative to traditional baby walkers. these types of baby walkers differ greatly from traditional baby walkers as they have no wheels and require full parent assistance while in use. the design of modern parent-assisted baby walkers is similar to leading strings in that the child is suspended upright from straps while learning to walk. parent-assisted baby walkers offer a safer method for teaching a child to walk over traditional baby walkers that can be unattended while in use.