Once upon a time there was the humble rocking horse. But the options for a riding toy today have expanded to every kind of moving vehicle around. All a parent can say is: wow!

Kids often like to emulate the adults. What better way than to drive a pink sedan from the ‘house’ (the living room) to the ’store’ (the bedroom). Even a 2-year old can easily work the pedals and have a ton of fun while they imagine they’re doing the shopping. With a retro look from the ’50s it’s back to the future when they speed along the floor in this baby.

Hey, how about a little time spent down on the farm? With a Cub Cadet Tractor and Trailer your little one can do just that without leaving the yard. Made of ultra-safe and sturdy plastic, they can haul around that stuffed bear who just has to get from the dog’s bowl to the flower bed right now!

No worries about their being unable to pedal the load, either, since this toy is electric. Able to ‘zoom’ around at a safe but fun 2-4 miles per hour, they’ll find many an opportunity to tug their favorite toy while they toot the horn. Don’t worry about stopping though. Automatic brakes make for safe, easy stops and starts. Holds up to 85 pounds so keep an eye on the dog! 

Hey, while they’re out there in the sandpile, maybe they could do a little excavating? The Riding Excavator comes with a safety helmet, but it’s just for looks. This sturdy, plastic riding toy is safe and fun.

Even 18 month olds will have no problem operating the controls. Move the control stick and the front moves up and down, making it easy to scoop up the sand and move it over there. The toy makes real engine sounds but it’s practically impossible for those little hands to get caught anywhere. Rugged and colorful, it will hold up to 75 pounds but requires only 4 ‘C’ batteries.

Hop onto the Elmo Petmobile and away we go! Baby can push and pull the shifter while wheeling around the living room or patio. This thing can go anywhere. The seat doubles as a pet care table and the interior holds lots of fun toys. The little one can move them around the tiny landscape scene, groom them, then pack them up and it’s off to more adventures.

The petmobile offers 5 buttons to push for sound effects, blinking lights and even Elmo’s voice. Turn the ignition and the petmobile roars into action with sound and lights. But with only 2 ‘AA’ batteries, you don’t have to worry about it going any faster than the little ones feet will push it. Perfect for 1-3 year olds, this colorful, multi-function toy is sure to be a favorite right away.

And, don’t forget about that humble rocking horse. Dora and Diego are ready anytime your little one wants to hop aboard for a ride in the Old West. They won’t get there as fast as big brother in the Yellow Jacket Pedal Plane, but both can have the same amount of fun!