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Ride on toys for struggling two year old

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Aurora24 · 03/04/2026 21:31

Hey everyone. My little one is turning two shortly and I would like to get him a ride on toy. He doesn't really understand how to use them so I want to try and encourage this. Any recommendations for easy to navigate ride ons?

I already have a little tikes car. I was thinking of a scuttlebug?

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Chamallo · 04/04/2026 01:43

Bought this for my then 2yr old and she worked it out immediately and whizzes along. Still loves it one year later, and is using the scooter mode more often now. It teaches them the balance skills needed for a bike, but it’s stable enough to just sit stationary on.
It’s extremely easy to change between bike and scooter mode - takes seconds so you can do it in the middle of the street if needed. Highly recommend.

You can get a pole attachment to push it with but I didn’t bother. If she gets tired while we’re out I just loop a scarf around the handlebars and pull her along.

www.naturalbabyshower.co.uk/products/scoot-and-ride-highway-kick-1-steel

Aurora24 · 04/04/2026 07:28

@Chamallo oh wow that looks good. I've never actually seen one like that before but I like it's dual functionality. Thank you!

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Busybeemumm · 04/04/2026 09:43

Scuttlebug's are really good and fold down to take with you in the buggy. Bobby car is also great for home/garden.

Woo383040 · 04/04/2026 09:48

My not quite 2 year old DGD has something very similar to Chamallo link. But also has 2 wheels at the back. She loves it.

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