20+ Of Our Favorite Ride-On Toys: The Tot Gift Guide
Ride on toys are not only fun, they’re also beneficial for both your tot’s physical and cognitive development. From scooters to trikes to balance bikes, we’ve listed our favorite ride on toy options!
Ride-on toys are one of the most important things you can give a child for their development.
Whether it’s a scooter, balance bike, trike or peddle car, they all enable kids to strengthen their core and leg muscles, hone their balance and work on their coordination skills. They also get to learn just what their little bodies are capable of, which helps boost their confidence.
In this guide, we’ll go over:
- The benefits of ride on toys
- Chemicals to avoid in kids toys
- The best ride on toys for babies, toddlers and big kids
Scroll down to learn more.
7 benefits of ride-on toys
When children are actively playing, their brains are thinking, imagining, solving problems and developing at full speed!
While it may only look like physical exercise, playing on a ride on toy will also help develop your tot’s vocabulary and ability to express themselves emotionally.
Here are a few of the key developmental benefits:
- Strengthens muscles and ligaments
- Encourages children to focus and problem solve
- Allows children to exert energy and process emotions
- Creates endorphins
- Promotes healthy sleep
- Builds confidence
- Inspires independence
Chemicals to avoid in kids’ toys
At The Tot we never use or recommend anything that hasn’t passed The Tot Test. This means we’ve looked deep into third-party testing, examined ingredients lists and asked in-depth questions about a product’s composition to ensure it doesn’t contain any of the chemicals we avoid.
When it comes to kids’ toys, we like to steer clear of the below chemicals. Often found in plastic mainstream or painted toys, they pose both short and longterm health risks.
- Lead & other heavy metals
- Formaldehyde
- VOCs
- BPA + BPS
- PVC
- Harmful Phthalates
Click here to see the full list of ingredients we avoid and why.
The best ride-on toys for babies, toddlers & big kids
All Tot-Tested and approved, these are the best ride on toy picks for kids of all ages:
Baghera Ride-Ons
The name Baghera is quickly becoming synonymous with the term ‘ride-on toy.’ Famous for their nostalgic designs that meet all of the needs of today’s kids and parents, their range of ride-ons will have kids zooming up and down the hallway or even down the street. Wonderful for teaching kids the concept of steering and honing hand-eye coordination, their options also double as decor!
Baghera Twister
$150
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 3 years
Baghera Racer
$150
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 3 years
Baghera Peugeot Darl’Mat Rider
$260
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 2 – 4 years
Baghera Speedster
$190
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 3 years
Baghera Vintage Red Tricycle
$160
Age recommendation: 2 – 5 years
Baghera Speedster Plane
$210
Age recommendation: 1 – 3 years
Baghera Heritage Bentley Rider
$400
Age recommendation: 2 – 4 years
Baghera Mercedes Benz
$300
Age recommendation: 2 – 4 years
Baghera Gentleman Rider
$260
Age recommendation: 2 – 4 years
Baghera Classic Pedal Car
$320
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 3 – 5 years
Tender Leaf Toys Running Rabbit Ride-On
Made from natural wood and non-toxic paint, the Tender Leaf Toys Running Rabbit Ride On is a great way for kids to find their feet. With floor-safe rubber wheels, indoor play just got way more exciting.
Tender Leaf Toys Running Rabbit Ride On
$129.99
Age recommendation: 18 months +
Ambosstoys PRIMO Ride On Toy
As the winner of the prestige award Best Toy 2019 given by the ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association), the Ambosstoys PRIMO Ride-On Toy is a must-have for little cruisers. Made of durable materials, it’s one that will be passed down from one kid to the next.
Ambosstoys PRIMO Special Ride On Toy
$249
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 5 years
Ambosstoys PRIMO Ride On Toy
$199
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 5 years
Scoot & Ride Highway Kicks
Scoot & Ride has mastered the art of the compact scooter and we are here for it! The Highway Kick 1 offers a seated ride, and will provide hours of active play. Don’t forget the matching helmet for safety.
Scoot & Ride Highway Kick 1
$125
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 5 years
Scoot & Ride Helmet
Ranging from $49.99 – $54.99
Available in more colors
Wishbone Wagon + Balance Bikes
Looking for a two-trick pony? Wishbone’s Flip Bike is your answer! Both a rocker and a wheeled ride-on, it can be enjoyed for years.
The Wishbone Wagon can be pulled as a wagon, pushed as a stroller and ridden like a car! Whether toting toys or friends, tots can push, pull and ride all day long.
Both cute and clever, the Wishbone 3-in-1 bike goes from trike to a balance bike in seconds, while the Wishbone Cruise is a balance bike mash-up. Designed for stylin’ pre-schoolers who are ready to ride, it’s inspired by the 1950s custom motorcycle scene.
Wishbone Flip Bike
$159.99
Age recommendation: 1 – 5 years
Wishbone Wagon
$399.99
Age recommendation: 1 – 10 years
Wishbone 3-in-1 Bike
Ranging from $249.99 to $269.99
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 1 – 5 years
Wishbone Cruise Bike
$249
Age recommendation: 2 years +
Micro Kickboard Scooters
With three sturdy wheels and a learn-to-steer design, the Micro Kickboard Scooter lets kids who don’t quite have all the skills for balance play outside with ease.
Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe Scooter
$89.99
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 2 – 5 years
Micro Kickboard Maxi Deluxe Scooter
$139.99
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 5 years +
Banwood Bikes
Balance bikes are one of the best ways to prep your child for learning hot to ride a pedal bike. One of our favorite brands, Banwood, does a great job making balance bikes with easy-to-steer designs, adjustable seats and materials that last. They’re also renowned for their timeless classic pedal bike.
Banwood Balance Bike – First Go!
$189
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 3 – 5 years
Banwood Bikes Classic Pedal Bike
$349
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 4 – 7 years
Banwood Bikes Classic Helmet
Ranging from $49 – $59
Available in more colors
Little Tokyobike Pedal Bike
With the same attention to detail and simple, functional design as the grown up TokyoBike, this mini version is shrunk to perfection. Little tokyobikes come in a carefully considered palette of six colors for your little person to choose from, while the handle is built into the frame to ensure easy lifting.
Tokyobike Paddle Balance Bike
$190
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 2 years +
Little Tokyobike
$315
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 3 years +
Doona Trike
This genius trike does double time as a stroller! Designed to grow with your tot and promote independence, it folds up for compact storage.
Doona Liki S3 Trike
$249
Available in more colors
Age recommendation: 10 – 36 months
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