As well as walkers being available for adults, you can also find them for children at a size and weight that is easily manageable for a child to use.

Usually there are hand grips on the sides of the walker frame and depending on the type there may be an open front section with the cross rails behind the child, or on some the walker is mostly in front of the child, with the handles being about level with the back wheels and the child walks behind the walker.

They are usually height adjustable and can also be folded down so that they will fit quite easily into cars and other vehicles.

Most walkers for children are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Prices can range from around £350 up to around £800, sometimes more, depending on features that the walker provides.

A walker provides the child with the chance to move around of their own will and promotes a feeling of being able to do it by themselves rather than having an adult so close by to assist.

For children requiring additional support when standing and walking but who also need to build confidence and have the freedom to move at their own will, a mobility stroller can be ideal as the child is able to stand and rest safely in between moving around a room while in the stroller.

Many of the strollers available have the option of using the supplied harness or using it without the harness and the child can be supported purely by their grip on the stroller.

Child mobility strollers allow for an upright position, and are lightweight so that the child can move around easily. The castors allow for the stroller to be moved in all directions and they can usually be locked too when needed.

The beauty of a stroller is that it can provide as much or as little support for the child as is necessary, it puts the child in control of where they want to go.

Along the top part of the stroller frame it will usually be padded too so that the child will be comfortable enough while resting their arms and while holding on.

There are different sizes available that will be suitable for toddlers to children around 8 – 9 years old.