Christmas Toddler Toys.. ride-ons

Smaller children love to use moving objects to help them start to get around and as they get older it’s a liberating experience to scoot about with teddy in tow.

For smaller toddlers, look for ride-ons with a higher seat back to help with stability. For older toddlers, a tricycle is great fun but think about choosing one with a removable parent-handle on the back (useful for controlling the tricycle on busy roads and for pushing it home if your toddler gets tired). Always make sure you get ride-ons with wheels that can’t catch fingers and toes. 

Hippychick Wheelybug £59.95, 12mths+ Wheelybugs have become a modern classic for children worldwide. As your toddler sits on the comfy animal-shaped seat, the swivelling castor wheels allow movement in every direction, and assist with your toddler’s balance and co-ordination.  The Wheelybug comes in two sizes and many styles, including mouse, bee, ladybug, and pig, is sturdily made and is easy to clean. www.hippychick.com	Moover Dump Truck Red £53, 8mths+ This well-crafted wooden truck is easily assembled using a ‘click key system’, allowing a joint constructive experience for both parent and child. The shock absorbing rubber wheels give extra strength and grip, and cushions your child’s speed as they play. www.follytoys.co.uk	Cheeky Chick £49, 12mths+ A unique walker ride-on designed for assisting with basic locomotion, the Cheeky Chick is easy to push and folds down for storage and transportation. The Cheeky Chick also comes with a carrying strap and optional Parent Handle. www.boohoobaby.co.uk
Falk New Holland Tractor and Trailor £79.99, 2+ This sturdy tractor comes with a hooter, steering wheel and detachable trailer for busy young farmers, and although it does take a bit of work for parents to assemble, it’s solid enough to hold children up to (around) 5 years. www.amazon.co.uk	Mookie Pepper Pig Ride-on £29.99, 12mths+ With extra knobs and clicking features, this is a lovely, solid first ride-on with a noisy steering wheel to make toddlers feel they’re really on the move. The revolving scene with Peppa Pig is a cute detail. www.myfirstyears.co.uk	Little Tikes Spray & Rescue Fire truck £59.99, 18mths+ A great truck to cruise around in with the super added bonus for small heroes: it really squirts water. The water tank is easily refilled and the hose is very effective! www.littletikes.co.uk