Regarding walkers, many doctors do advise against them, and they are right. Walkers can be quite unsafe, increasing the risk of falls down stairs or into hazards, and they don't actually help babies learn to walk sooner. In fact, they can sometimes delay natural development by preventing your child from building the necessary core strength and balance. Instead, encourage him to pull himself up on furniture, cruise along, and spend plenty of time on the floor to explore and develop his muscles naturally. He will take those first independent steps when he's ready!