Kids love to move around. Any parent or babysitter is well aware that trying to keep a child in a sitting position before the age of six is all but impossible. Couple their exuberant energy with ride on toys and they will squeal with delight for hours on end. So, what types of ride on toys are available this season?
Plenty! Over the years, safety has become a major concern for toy manufacturers and parents alike. Edges have been rounded, and tiny decorative pieces have either been completely removed or at least attached more securely. The ride on toys of yesteryear that went pretty fast and were fairly high off the ground have been replaced with models with lower centres of gravity and a reduced ability to speed more than tiny feet can manage.
Ride on toys are typically divided into three groups: ones that the child can move by him or herself, ones that the parents can pull or push - usually for tiny tykes just learning how to walk and those which are battery powered. Even these are safer than years before, significantly reducing the chances of the youngster falling out, falling off, or getting little hands and feet stuck underneath as the toy or cart is moved.
Choices include the ever popular fire trucks and police cars, complete with sirens and very workable PA systems where your child can yell "Pull over!" to his best buddy next door. Some are completely motorised and are powered with large batteries that actually can be recharged overnight, allowing a few hours of operation at a time. Parental supervision is vital because these can still move at a fairly fast clip and certainly should never be used by a child who has limited reasoning skills.
There will always be ride on toys based on whatever action heroes or cartoon characters happen to be "in" at the moment.
Of course, even though safety is always going to be a parent’s main concern, toys that are house friendly are sometimes tough to find. Any type of wheels can play havoc with hardwood floors, and some just won't even budge on thick carpeting. For little tykes who do need to play inside with their ride on toys, parents have some options. Wheels can actually be covered with strips of felt made for this purpose, and corners and edges can be padded as well to avoid leaving scrapes and dents on walls and furniture as the youngster explores on his or her own.
Remember that little pedal car from your own early years? They haven't changed much! They are safer, better designed and are usually made of plastics, but they're still full of character and are great fun.
These are the perfect riding and pulling toy for just about any child. It's the perfect answer to carrying around all the toys a little one needs to take to his next door play date, and when Mum picks him later, she can pull the now worn out youngster into their car and pull them home once again.
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