Believe it or not, push toys have been around since ancient times. In fact, there is evidence they existed as long ago as 1100 B.C. While our tastes in toys may have changed, the needs have remained the same. The toys on this list will provide kids with hours of entertainment, while stimulating their imaginations and improving their coordination and motor skills.
Top 5 Kids Push Toys for Kids
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Fisher-Price Corn Popper: When many parents think of Fisher-Price, the first thing they think of is this classic corn popper. The original corn popper came with a long blue handle, rolled along on two bright red wheels, and was topped by a clear plastic dome. That dome was filled with bright, bouncing colored balls, and as the toddler pushed the popper, the balls hit the bubble and made the famous popping sound. The concept of this toy has remained the same, but parents can now choose between many colors and types of poppers. This is a classic toy that gets kids excited about walking and working on their balance skills. |
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Melissa and Doug Chomp and Clack Alligator: A wooden toy that really gets kid’s imaginations going, the Chomp and Clack Alligator features a brightly colored swamp scene, complete with three green alligators swimming in an aqua pool. Multicolored fish adorn the four wheels, which gives the appearance that they’re swimming as the wheels turn, while the gators’ mouths open and close with a clack. The wooden handle depicts colorful details, like cattails and butterflies. This is a toy that is intricately detailed to get kids excited about playing with it, and to encourage their imaginations. The lessons to be learned are aplenty: cause and effect, balance, fine motor skills and more. |
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Plan Toys Preschool Walk N Roll: Many of the push toys on this list are perfect for kids who are able to walk, but this one is special in that it can be used both before and after a child takes their first steps. Before they’ve discovered their legs, toddlers can roll and play with this toy on the floor. Once they begin to toddle around, they’ll love to push this wooden toy and listen to the “Pop!” it makes. The manufacturer, Plan Toys, is committed to creating environmentally friendly products, and this toy is no exception: it’s made with recycled rubberwood that’s completely chemical free, and water based paints provide the bright look. |
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Vtech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker: This is a great all-purpose toy that a child can continue to use as their abilities improve. There’s something here for every kid to love, including 3 bright, colorful spinning rollers, 3 shape sorters complete with light-up buttons, a telephone handset, spinning gears, and a barn door that opens and closes. From bright lights, to musical notes, and a variety of shapes, this is a toy that’s really many toys in one. It also features removable handles, so it can be placed on the floor when not being used as a walker. When the toddler’s ready to run along, the handles on these top toys can be easily re-attached. |
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Step2 Push Around Buggy: Kids will be begging to go for a walk in this toy! The Push Around Buggy is always ready to roll, and keeps kids both safe and active. Just plop the little one onto the molded seat, and strap them in with the safety seat belt. Not only does this keep them safe, but it encourages safe seat belt wearing from an early age. Parents then grab the handle and push the kids around for a fun walk, while the child uses the play steering wheel. Kids can even help things get started with the ignition key! You never have to worry about unwanted obstacles, as the rider can honk the working horn. |
Other Great Push Toys for Infants & Toddlers
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Brilliant Basics Melody Push Chime: Children will delight in this fun and whimsical musical push roller. The base is designed with cute and cuddly animal critters, and bright, lively colors that are sure to capture their imagination. As the child pushes the roller along, it rings and jingles a melodic tune. Made of high quality plastic materials, this is a toy that’s designed to withstand the roughest treatment by toddlers. As with most of the top toys on this list, the roller is an excellent teaching tool for coordination and balance. This classic toy is one that many parents will remember from their own childhood and that their children are sure to treasure in their own. |
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Radio Flyer Tricycle with Push Handle: Radio Flyer has been creating classic toy designs since 1917, and they’ve really hit it out of the park with this tricycle with attached push handle. The tricycle itself is made with the sturdy steel design we’ve come to expect from Radio Flyer, and durable, rubber tires keep the wheels moving. It also includes a 3 position adjustable pull handle, so parents have total control over the speed and direction of the bike. The company has taken special care to create a low center of gravity and a controlled turning radius, which makes this a safe toy for kids as young as 2. |
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Go Baby Go Stride-to-Ride Dino: Push toys can be an integral part of a child taking their first steps, and this Go Baby Go Stride-to-Ride Dino is an excellent example. It was designed with a large wheel base and a very sturdy handle, which makes it safe and easy for kids to use. As the child begins to push and walk, 3 lights atop the Dino’s head will begin to blink their encouragement, as lively music and fun sound effects are played. In fact, this toy has a total of 3 sung songs, 2 tunes, and 5 sound effects. Toddlers will love pushing this Dino to see what sound comes next. |
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Plan Toys Preschool Swimming Seal: This silly seal toy will flap his flippers as kids push him to and fro. His brightly colored body immediately gets the attention of children, and a bell gently rings as he’s pushed. This is a wooden toy that’s made to last, and will bring kids countless hours of entertainment. Some of the push toys on this list are modern, while some are classically designed, but this toy bridges the gap to become the best of both worlds. While its wooden material pays homage to antique toys, the bright, bold and modern design creates a toy that’s as contemporary as it is classic. |
The toys in this list have been carefully selected as those that manage to be both fun toys that kids will love, while also being real teaching aids that can help improve their walking and fine motor skills. Whether you choose a classic from your own childhood, or a contemporary take, these toys are sure to please.
