The Best Ride-on Toys for Toddlers (Review) in 2023 | Autance

What toddler doesn’t love a tractor? Well, with the John Deere Ground Force they can now have their own! The detail on this toy farm vehicle is impressive and with a 12V rechargeable battery, so is the ride. Designed for 2-7-year-olds, your tot will get a lot of ride-on playtime with this four-wheel drive toy that’s robust enough to deal with a range of outdoor terrain. You get two speeds (with a parental lockout for safety) plus reverse and automatic brakes. You also get a trailer while inside there’s a working FM radio so your toddler can listen to their favorite tunes as they do some serious playtime farm-work. This ride-on tractor drives nice and smooth and as one of the best ride-on toys for toddlers, will be played with, time and time again.

As a starter push ride on toys for toddlers, the Whisper Ride is a super-cute way for your car-mad tot to get their auto fix. This is one of the best boys’ ride-on toys for younger kids and will help them develop their motor and coordination skills before progressing to a ride-on toy they can propel on their own. Made from sturdy plastic, you get a smooth ride thanks to the pretty quiet wheels and a safety belt to keep your tot securely in place. The noise level is increased thanks to the honking horn your tot will love! Plus, there’s a dashboard space for a drink and snack for your little one. Great fun – and easy for mom or dad to push too.

Indulge your mini-trucker with a realistic looking battery powered ride-on toy that will keep them entertained for hours. Powered by a 12V battery, you get three speed options, and a top speed of 3.7mph. Designed for kids aged 3-8, this neat truck can also adapt to their differing skill levels, thanks to the choice of remote control or manual operation. For younger tots, you can drive them remotely until they have the skills and confidence to go it alone. And we really like the super-bright LED headlights and the AUX port, so your little one can listen to tunes as they truck on by. Add in an adjustable seatbelt, 14-inch traction wheels, spring suspension and rechargeable battery, and you have a whole host of off-road ride-on toy fun.

For the tot that’s chomping at the bit to get some wheels but is not yet ready for pedal power, check out this cute Scoot-About toddler ride-on toy that can work wonders for their mobility and coordination. Made from steel with chrome handlebars and adjustable seat, your tot will look the business as they scoot around the place.

Ideal for one to three-year-olds, the front wheels are set wide for stability and there’s a front bumper to protect your furniture or whatever else gets in your little scooter speed demon’s way! And while they’re having fun, they are also learning, as they need to steer and coordinate their legs to get the propulsion to move. Add in a ringing bell and streamers and you’ll struggle to get them off and back in the house for supper.

This Wheely Bug is not only adorable but a whizz at helping your toddler build their balance and motor skills they need to confidently move about. Made from wood and metal, with a body of padded foam covered with durable polyurethane, the Wheely Bug is also a tough ride-on dude that can take the hard knocks of being a tot’s favorite toy.

With its 360º wheels and easy-grip handle, your child will have endless fun with the Wheely Bug as it can move in all directions, challenging and developing their coordination and spatial awareness. Designed for use on smooth level surfaces, this ride-on toy can be used both in and outdoors and the low-profile design is perfect for your tot to clamber on themselves. Cute and effective, this is one of the best starter baby ride-on toys for your growing toddler.

If your little tike likes their bikes, then check out this pedal-powered hog from Fisher-Price. As one of our best ride-on toys for toddlers, this tough trike is a child-friendly toy version of a Harley Davidson styling, and is both biker cute and tough as boots. Made from sturdy plastic with big foot pedals that are easy for little legs to reach and durable tires, the wide wheelbase on this ride-on toy reduces wobble when they pedal. The easy grip handlebars also put your tot in control, boosting their balance and coordination as they ride. Ideal for tots from 2.5 years old, there’s even secret storage in the seat for all their essential biking snacks and treats.

What wannabe builder can resist this awesome sit on sand digger that scoops and digs while rotating 360! And the beauty of this ride-on toy excavator is that it not only boosts your older tot’s leg power but also challenges their arm and hand-eye coordination too.

Made from heavy-duty steel, your tot can push-ride around the back yard like the king of the building site, and make light digging work of the borders or their sand pit. Operated by easy grip levers, the bucket rotates and scoops while the long wheelbase means the whole ride-on toy stays solid and stable. This is a heavy, durable push ride-on toy for toddlers that really means some digging business!

The sleek curves of this mini Mercedes-Benz SL500 make this motorized toy from Uenjoy one of the best battery car for kids in our review.  Ideal as an electric ride-on car for 1 to 5-year-olds, the detail on this toy Mercedes is also impressive, from the Merc logo to the dashboard and wheel hubs.

But how does it drive? With its rechargeable 12V battery, you get two speeds as well as a parental remote override, and can travel at between 3-5km/h. Its rear-wheel drive gives a smooth ride while all four wheels are set with a spring suspension system. Meanwhile a seat belt and lockable doors keep your toddler safe as they drive. Inside there’s also a neat dashboard system, pre-set with songs and stories as well as an FM radio and option to connect your own music via USB or Bluetooth. Yes, it is near the top end of our budget, but this is a ride-on toy your kids will go drive crazy for.

For the young tot who is just starting to walk and explore, we love this cute Giraffe Ride-on toy from Little Tikes. As a solid scoot toy, it gives your little one hours of rolling fun as they build their balance and motor skills.

Made from tough and durable plastic, the Go and Grow giraffe features an over-sized back wheel and guard for safety while the seat is adjustable so you can get the optimum ride-on height for your child as they grow. Built for in and outdoor use, the simple scoot and steering action will have your tot whizzing along. And for around $30 it is good value too and will stand up to some serious scooting from your mobile tot!

The Stroll N Trike is a versatile ride-on toy trike with four options in one, so perfect for a young tot as they grow. It has been designed to offer a starter push trike, so your child gets to enjoy their ride with a little help from mom or dad but then evolves as they grow. You get a trike to steer, then to learn to ride, before being used as a full-on classic pedal trike for the older child. There’s a removable footrest and an adjustable adult push and steer handle as well as some nice additional extras. The wrap-around tray with cup holder can be removed as can the canopy while the rear storage bucket is invaluable for stashing all those toddler essentials.  The seat is also adjustable so it can always accommodate your growing child.

OK, noisy toy alert – this ride-on fun bus from Fisher-Price is a bit of a sound monster that’ll keep your tot on the march and having a blast! A propel yourself ride-on toy for toddlers, your little one will not only hone their mobility and coordination skills but also their musical abilities too. With five different marching tunes, there’s also a keyboard with a host of sounds, including trumpet, sax and drums. Oh, and there’s a loud horn too. Not for the faint-hearted, this is an awesome first ride-on toy for both boys and girls and is ideal for youngsters aged between one and three. But it’s not all about the music – with its solid plastic body, steering handle and wide stability wheels, it will help your tot to build their all-important motor skills while having the best – and noisiest – time. Time to dig out those ear-defenders….

This is a seriously cool battery car for kids that will have your tot the talk of the neighborhood! With its swing-up doors and the obligatory red bodywork, this is the ultimate mini-Lamborghini that will have your little one whizzing about the backyard.

Powered by a 12V rechargeable battery and with a level of detail that goes beyond, what toddler wouldn’t be delighted to see this awesome ride-on toy under this year’s Christmas tree? We like the drive of this mini-Lamborghini, with both manual and remote controls with speed selection, so mom or dad can take over and it has a top speed of 3,7mph. A built-in horn, LED headlights and an AUX outlet so your tot can blast out those cool driving tunes all add to this best ride-on toys for toddlers experience.

With your eye on the bike riding prize, this smart-looking Strider balance bike is sure to get your tot on their way to pedal power. Designed for little ones between 18 months and five, the Strider is designed to develop the balance, coordination and motor skills needed to progress to a ‘grown up’ pedal bike. Both the seat and handlebars are adjustable so it can be tailored to your tot and as it’s lightweight, is easy to balance and control, even for little ones. And those large, no maintenance tires give a smooth whizz of a ride, and the addition of foot pegs and comfy hand grips means your tot gets to enjoy the thrill of learning to balance and ride.

It may look a little strange, but this walk and ride-on toy can help your tiny tot find their feet and get on the move. Made with a lightweight aluminum frame and a padded seat, the Pewi has been designed as an educational and developmental ride-on ‘walking buddy’ for tots from the age of nine months to support and encourage them as they transition from crawler to full-on walker. Used as either a push walker or ride-on toy to propel with their legs, the Pewi will work your tot’s balance, coordination, confidence and spatial awareness levels, as they are having fun. The rubber wheels are non-marking and tough enough to be used both indoors and on outdoor level surfaces so where your toddler goes, the Pewi goes too!

Made from wood and with an ‘old school’ toy feel, this scoot push bike is a lovely-looking addition to your tot’s toybox. The Hape ride-on toy would make a good first push-scoot bike, and is well-made, with large rubber wheels and a sturdy seating platform.

There’s no frills, but it doesn’t need them – as a scoot bike to help develop your tot’s coordination and motor skills, it does what it says on the tin. We like the fact that the rubber wheels don’t leave any marks on your floor and they run smooth and pretty straight, meaning that with a little practice, your tot will soon be independently whizzing around.

Treat your little princess with this gorgeous horse and carriage, powered by their own feet or the push of a parent. Toy brand Little Tikes has come up with a right Royal cracker with this combo, and you’ll be hard pushed to get your little one out at the end of a hard day of Princess play.

You get a sturdy carriage with a seat and opening door as well as an integrated horse whose reins double up as handles. The four wheels are large and have a 360 turning circle for a royally smooth ride. With a top handle for mom or dad, the floor of the carriage can also be removed for when the Princess is big enough to push herself around. Add in hoof clopping sounds, cup holders and a rear storage box for all those essential princess things and this ride-on toy magic is complete

If scooting looks to be your toddler’s thing, then this two-in-one kick scooter will get them riding like a whizz. Lascoota has made a solid scoot that can be adapted from a seated to standing ride so should also last your tot through to kindergarten.

Made from aluminum, plastic and stainless steel, the Lascoota can withstand some serious play and is adjustable in both height and how they ride. For younger tots you start off with the sitting mode, and as they get more confident the seat can be removed so they can then stand up and scoot. The handlebar height adjustment can cover kids from 2 to 8m with a maximum weight capacity of 110 pounds. Add in lean-to-steer technology, a wide foot deck and light up scoot wheels, and this has to be one of the best ride-on toys for toddlers for the money.

Such a simple premise, this bright blue horse hopper is the ultimate balance and coordination ride-on toy. Your tot will have no idea that they are working their motor skills with this bundle of air-filled joy, they will be having too much fun causing bouncing chaos around the home! Made from toxin-free plastic and created in the shape of an adorable equine, this toy is perfect for older tots, so three and above although younger children should be able to play with it under supervision. All they need to do is sit on its back, hang on to its ears and bounce to their heart’s content, all the while getting some cardio exercise and honing their balance and spatial awareness skills.

Tots grow so quickly and once they are mobile there’s no stopping them which is why this early stage ride-on toy scooter will become a firm favorite. Not only is it a push ride toy that encourages their balance and muscle strength, it is also an in-ride entertainment and education system!

The ride-on toy looks like a cute retro scooter with low profile wheels for a stable ride. But as a learning toy this scooter also excels. It has three levels of musical and language play for your tot, starting from 12 months of age, progressing to a more advanced level for two-year-olds+. Songs, sounds, tunes and phrases and learning prompts, who knew learning on the move would be so much fun!

Our final ride-on toy is a cute Disney-tastic push and ride-on car that will appeal to the Minnie Mouse fan in your house. Made from sturdy plastic and in bright pink Minnie colors, this is a good ride-on toy for tots just starting to really walk. The wheels roll pretty smooth and the low seat is accessible for your tot to climb on and off, while the raised back handle supports them to walk as they push their toy. Plus, this is a total Minnie-fest, with stickers, Minnie music, signal lights, honking horn, revving engine and working steering wheel, as well as enough dials and buttons to keep your little Disney fan on the move and totally entertained.