My 5 daycare children range from 10 months for the baby starting in a few weeks to 2.75 years of age. I have a double stroller and I use the backpack walking method for safety. The walkers are attached to my wrist beside me and I start them practicing walking up and down the sidewalk shortly after they are walking well. By age 20 months or so they are able to walk long distances to parks and we aren't housebound.

And Cfred, I bet it was worth the $900 to be rid of your lousy husband.........or is that just me?