Recommended models: novelty walkers, retro walkers, multi-functional puzzle walkers, building block walkers
 
Although Hape's German roots have been questioned in recent years, it is indeed a German brand. Hape is a company registered in Germany by German Peter Hansdan and founded in China with German technical engineers, its independent research and development equipment and production lines, production and operation in China, mainly for export, in recent years began to pay attention to the Chinese market. Hape has won the Nuremberg International Toy Award, the Canadian Toy Association Hot Toys Award, the Parent's Choice Silver Award, and the 2013 Oppenheim Platinum Medal.
 
Like HABA, Hape walkers are made of wood, and although the lotus wood is not as hard as beech, it is stronger than most products on the market. And the product quality control is good, the corners are very smooth, the use of non-toxic water-based paint, adhesion and water resistance are very strong, and there is a certain ability to resist moisture and mechanical damage. The price is between 450-750 yuan, and it is a low-cost and easy-to-buy version of HABA.
 
The biggest advantage of the Hape walker is its high safety and stability. The product uses large-size rubber tires, which are more anti-slip and shock-absorbing than plastic tires, which can make babies more comfortable and safer. The chassis area is larger than HABA, the L-shaped body has a low and stable center of gravity, and its weight of 3-6.3kg is heavier than most products on the market, so it has high stability, greatly reducing the possibility of rollover, and when the baby grows up, he can play freely with more peace of mind.
 
The high stability also brings some limitations to the Hape walker, which is mainly reflected in the wheels: the rear wheels are stable, and the baby can stand with the walker, but the push is less flexible; The front wheels can't turn, and the walker can only go straight. All are designed for younger babies and help them build their leg muscles, balance their bodies and move forward.
 
The Hape walker may seem narrow, but it makes sense. Learning to walk is a process with distinct stages, the first stage of the baby first learns to take a few steps, then learns to move forward and stop, and the third stage is to practice backwards and turns. The use of the walker also follows this process, first going straight, then the front wheels can be turned, and finally the transition to all four wheels are universal wheels. Therefore, the Hape walker is more for babies who have just started to walk, with a higher safety factor and a more accurate practice direction.
 
The Hape product line is richer than HABA, with a total of 7 products, in addition to loading, there are also playful and pure toy walkers, which are recommended for babies over 12 months old. At present, there are only 4 Hape walkers that can be purchased in China, which have both beauty and game value.
 
The load-up scooter is Hape's main product, which can bear a load of 50kg, which is twice that of HABA. The pure loading retro walker has a large chassis area and a 6.3kg body, the strongest stability, and the handle design is very ingenious, so that the walker can push and pull, and even hide the handle at the bottom as a toy box, which is very practical. It is worth mentioning that the grip is designed with a rubber pattern with an anti-slip pattern, which can enhance the friction between the baby's hand and the walker, which is very intimate.
 
The novelty walker has 5 kinds of toys on the basis of loading, mainly developing the baby's hand-eye coordination, hand fine motor skills and preliminary mathematical interests, and the reasonable and comfortable design has won the honor of 6-star product of Danish "Baby" magazine in 2014.
 
In the non-loading category, the multi-functional puzzle walker emphasizes educational education, the grip comfort has been reduced, and the soft plastic tires and 3.71kg body are less stable within the brand, but still higher than the market average, and the speed can be adjusted. The building block trolley has a metal handle, the chassis and weight are relatively small, and it is faster to walk, which is suitable for larger babies.
 
Overall, the Hape is the most cost-effective wooden walker available.