Whether your kids are ready for their first toddler ride-on toys to scoot around the house, something a little speedier for the driveway, or they’re ready to hit pedal to the metal (proverbially, we hope) and zip around the neighborhood or down the local sledding hill, we love every one of these cool ride-on toys that make for an amazing “big gift” this holiday. We’ve also added in a few accessories that can make everything that much more fun. And safe. Hey, we’re parents.
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Le mans pedal car
Is it so wrong that we want one? Adult sized, of course. ($299 at RH baby & child)
Ybike Explorer 2.0 Go Kart
This may be the best ride-on toy ever invented for kids who like to go fast–but only to the end of the driveway. ($209.99, YBike USA)
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Brio ride-on dachshund
In the words of Queen (kind of), get on your weiner dogs and ride! ($79.99 on sale at Amazon)
Biddle balance bike
This hot new company scored big with their adult bikes, and now are offering ready-to-assemble balance bikes and kids’ bikes at terrific prices. ($149 at Brilliant)
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Kiddimoto helmet
The second we saw this, it was like, yep. Need that for every kid on our list, whether they’re scooting or skating. ($40 at Barney’s)
Heirloom handcrafted US-made wooden sled
We’ve known these makers for years now and their work is just remarkable. They make sleds like they don’t make sleds anymore. ($189.99, Mountain Boy Sled Works)
Artist series Zipfy mini snow luge by Skam
Zipfy is one of our favorite affordable winter weather toys, and they’ve rocked it with an artist-design series including this one, from graffiti artist Skam. ($49.95 at L.L. Bean)
Krainkn skateboard
A great way to get the kids outside to play even when it’s not snowing. ($119.99 at Krainkn)
Appaman kids’ moto jacket
Because no, they can’t get the motorcycle yet. But they can wear the jacket. ($97 with free ship at Zappos)
Rastar battery-powered Bentley
If only so you can get video of your toddler saying, “Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?” ($357.99 at Wayfair)
