How to Choose the Best
Push Along Toys for Toddlers

If so, please take time to read this guide before you buy one since this will save you time and prevents you from buying a wrong push toy.

There are basically 3 type of push along toys, and I'll give you the pros and cons of each type.

First type: Push-along toys which can be converted into the ride-on kind (two-in-one). This model is also called push and ride toys. In this model, the seat of the ride-on toy (which has a handle at the end of it) can be lifted and voila .... it's converted into a push toy. Pros:

• economical since you basically get two toys in one.
• it often contains activity center for your child to manipulate

Second type: Toddler push toys which come with 'other toy'. For example, you can get the one which come with building blocks, an activity center , and even a shape-sorter. If your toddler likes music or noise, some push-along toys come with it. Pros: economical since you basically get two toys in one.

Third type: Push along toys which will let a child to imitate adult activities, like lawn mower, doll buggies and vacuum cleaner. Pros:

• can be used to introduce chilren to do household chore in a fun way.
• can be used for pretend play.

So which one is the best for your child ?

Older toddler and preschooler can get any of toddler push toys.

However, exercise extra precaution when buying this kind of toy for your very young toddler (over 1 year).

We think that a young toddler who just learns to walk should get the one which is sturdy so if the child decides to climb on it or try to stand up (from sitting down), it won't tip over.

Some young toddler may not also be tall enough to comfortably push the toy using the handle in a proper push toy.

So the best bet for very young toddler is to get a ride-on toy which comes with a handle on the back. This handle is usually low enough for a very young toddler to reach. This push toy is also sturdy and stable.

However, if height is not an issue, then you can get any push along toy for your very young toddler -- but remember ! Get the sturdy one.

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