Also children are not necessarily dependent on getting around only on foot. Because there are other fun options: the children’s vehicles!
We want to help you with a checklist and direct product recommendations a little in the selection, so that your child soon has a lot of safety and fun while driving!
- Children’s vehicles are available from 12 months to adolescence.
- Sliding vehicles for the little ones from 1 year of age.
- Vehicles with pedals from 2 years.
- For sitting in and with remote control – great fun for you and your child, from about 2 years old.
- Electric with gas pedal and brake, for older children from 4 years ofage.
- Large selection for every age: sliding vehicle, tricycle, pedal scooter, electric car or electric scooter “motorcycle”, running or bicycle, hoverboard.
- Police car or fire truck, realistic replica cars and luxury sports cars of famous brands, tractors with trailers, ride-on construction vehicles for the sandbox.
- Vehicles that your child can use indoors should ideally be equipped with rubberized tires (“whisper tires”) to protect the floor and neighbors. The vehicle should also be maneuverable and compactly built.
- Outdoor vehicles should be made of weatherproof, durable materials such as plastic.
- For electric vehicles, you need a weather-protected storage space (garage, shed, basement).
- Children’s vehicles encourage role play with friends and siblings and turn every walk into an adventure.
- Do not let your children play unsupervised and ideally only on private property such as yard or garden.
- Be sure to note the battery life of electric vehicles and how they can be recharged.
- Pay attention to the age information of the manufacturer, but also to the developmental stage of your child.
- If possible, have your child try out the vehicle before you buy it to see if he or she is big enough or too big for it.
- Electric vehicles should ideally be equipped with lights.
- Flags on wheels and bicycles increase the visibility of small children in traffic.
- In order for vehicles to be allowed on the road , they must meet certain guidelines (including lights). It is essential to find out about the vehicle in question beforehand!
- Your children should always wear a helmet, even on private property, when riding a running bike, pedal scooter or bicycle!
- Look out for test seals such as TÜV and GS (tested safety).
- Plastic vehicles should be BPA-free.
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Recommended Children’s Vehicles
We have compiled the best and most interesting children’s vehicles. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.
Sliding Vehicles
Excavator And Co
- Movable loading device with realistic blade function
- Tiltable blade to secure the load
- Weight capacity: 110 lbs
- Ages 3 and up
Children’s Tractors
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Kids Quads
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Scooter
Kids Motorcycle
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Electric Car For Kids
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Tip: For musical fun, check out our guide to children’s accordions.
The Best Sellers Of Children’s Vehicles
In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular children’s vehicles for you.
Tip: For seating options, check out our guide to booster seats.
Current Offers On Children’s Vehicles
You can find the best current offers on children’s vehicles in this list.
FAQ About Kids Vehicles
Sliding vehicles that do not have wheels or electronics are especially suitable for children over the age of 1.
Electronically operated vehicles are less suitable than those with pedals. However, the manufacturer’s instructions should always be followed.
Electronic cars are recommended from about 4 years. However, this always depends on the particular model.
This question cannot be answered across the board, as some children’s cars also run on rechargeable batteries. Here, the individual product description must be observed.
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