{"title":"Wooden Ride On Toys","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ride on is usually the first toy a child powers themselves. No pedals, no batteries, just feet on the floor and somewhere to go. It also builds the balance that makes a bike easy later, which is why children who had a ride on tend to take to a balance bike faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWooden ride ons last. A plastic one goes brittle in the sun on an Australian verandah. Solid rubberwood and beech get handed down.\u003c\/p\u003e*****\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a ride on toy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGet the height right first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe one thing that decides whether a ride on gets used is whether your child can sit on it with both feet flat on the floor and a slight bend at the knee. If they are on tiptoes they cannot push off, and they will give up on it. Measure your child's inside leg from crotch to floor in bare feet and compare it to the seat height on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a rough guide, most toddlers are ready for a first ride on between 12 and 18 months, once they are walking confidently and can climb on and off unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFour wheels or two\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour-wheel ride ons\u003c\/strong\u003e are the starting point. They do not tip, so a new walker can concentrate on scooting rather than balancing. Look for wheels set wide at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-wheel wooden balance bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e come next, usually around two and a half to three. If your child is confident on four wheels and starts lifting their feet, they are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRide on scooters and trikes\u003c\/strong\u003e sit between the two. The ones with a basket or a delivery box get used for longer, because the child invents errands for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIndoors or outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the wheels. Bare wooden or hard plastic wheels are loud on floorboards and can mark them. Rubber-rimmed wheels are quieter inside and grip better on concrete. Most wooden ride ons are built for indoor and undercover use, so bring them in out of the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seat your child can straddle with both feet flat on the floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRounded edges and a smooth, non-toxic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber-rimmed wheels if it will live indoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA handle or backrest to hold on to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood rather than laminated board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is a wooden ride on toy for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost four-wheel wooden ride ons suit 12 months to around 3 years, provided the child can sit with both feet flat on the floor. Two-wheel wooden balance bikes generally start from about 2.5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know what size ride on to buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure your child's inside leg in bare feet and match it to the seat height listed on the product page. Seat height should be at or slightly below the inside leg measurement, never above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill a wooden ride on mark my floors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBare wooden and hard plastic wheels can. If it will be used indoors on timber or vinyl, choose a model with rubber-rimmed wheels or add stick-on felt pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRide on or balance bike first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRide on first. Four wheels build leg strength and confidence without the balance problem. Move to a balance bike once your child starts coasting with their feet up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship ride on toys Australia-wide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and shipping is free on orders over $99. Larger ride ons ship flat-packed and take about ten minutes to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walk-and-ride-fire-engine-sorter","title":"Walk and Ride Fire Engine Sorter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA sturdy ride-on walker with easy grip handle, shape sorting body and shape sorting blocks. Seat lifts up for handy storage. EVA rubber trimmed wheels for protecting hard floor surfaces and walls from knocks and bumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade from sustainable rubber wood. Includes plywood and composite wood parts made from low-risk timber species. 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