This sturdy rocking horse is made of solid wood and has a very thick wool mane and tail, for extra realism. The solid construction means your child is going to have a blast for years to come while you'll have the pleasure of knowing you've purchased a great toy. For extra sturdiness, this rocking horse features anti-tip rockers, which keep your child from rocking the horse to hard in any direction and causing it to tip.

The solid construction of the rocking horse is backed by very easy instructions to follow for parents in order to put it together, and assembly requires little more than a screw driver and a hammer. Assembly time shouldn't take more than 20 minutes for most parents, and your child will be rocking away and enjoying the rocking chair.

In addition to the sturdy wooden structure of the rocking chair, the KidKraft Derby Rocking Horse comes in many different wooden finishes. You can choose from five different finishes, including honey, white, cognac, natural, and cherry. Picking the right finish for your home is simply a matter of selecting what would look best in your child's play room.

Many parents were pleased with the different finishes the rocker is available in, as well as the low assembly time. Citing the instructions as very easy to follow and simple to read, some parents found the KidKraft Derby Rocking Horse a pleasure to put together, with many giving praise to its sturdy construction.

Because it is built from solid wooden pieces, the wooden rocker does weigh over twenty pounds, but many parents found this reassuring, stating that it seemed solid enough to hold their five year olds. While the weight of the rocking horse is a bit more than others which are on the market, no one complained about it being too heavy to move from place to place, and many parents were pleased with the general size, stating they could leave it in a corner and forget about it, since it doesn't take up much room at all.

Parents should be made aware that this rocking horse does contain small parts when constructing, so your child should not be any where around you as it is being put together.

The giraffe is lovable and cuddly and stands at just over thirty inches tall, which makes it a true to life representation your child will absolutely adore. While it is soft and plush on the outside, the inside core is made from sturdy wood and rests firmly on stable wooden rockers which are built so that no matter how hard your child rides, there is no way they'll be able to tip it over. The sturdy construction makes this Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal a sure hand me down from child to child, and it is built so that it can withstand several hears of lovable abuse. The recommended weight limit for this toy is 80lbs, and it is designed for children ages two and up.

Construction of the rocking animal is extremely easy, as it is simply a matter of aligning the giraffe's feet with the wooden rockers which are supplied. This should take no longer than three minutes or so, and your child can be rocking away with little to no effort. The only complaints concerning the Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal was the fact that the ears on the giraffe's head seems to be a little off center, though the parent wasn't sure if it was a design flaw with her model or not. However, this is the only complaint received during testing of the rocking animal, and many positive reviews of the enjoyment children had with the animal were reported.

If the Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal is not your first choice for a rocking animal for your child, Trademark also has other rocking animals in its like which are built to the same excellent standards which the Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal are held to. The wide variety of animals in the Trademark rocking animal line up include a tiger, brown bear, panda, horse, and elephant, so no matter your child's taste in animals, you're sure to find just what you need from the Trademark line of plush rocking animals.

The Trademark Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal will be a great addition to any child's toy collection, and is sure to be one they'll play with for many years to come and thanks to the sturdy construction, it will last for many years.

Included with the Gobble & Go Hippo are several different blocks which feature different foods, encouraging children to enjoy the same foods as their Gobble & Go Hippo. Cereal, carrots, broccoli, pie, and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich are all features on the blocks that the hippo gobbles.

The conversion process is made entirely easy by a simple process, which operates entirely by pulling up the yellow seat in order to form a push bar. If your child wants to ride the hippo again, you simply need to press a small button to lower the seat, so you'll have a riding toy for your child.

Overall, parents were pleased with the Fisher Price Gobble & Go Hippo. Many cited their children as having hours of fun with the toy, and the ability to convert it from a push along toy to a riding toy was a great plus in many books. However, there were a few complaints. Some parents felt that the mechanism which is inside the hippo's mouth is almost too soft, so it doesn't gobble the blocks properly and leaves them simply scooting along inside the hippo's mouth. The mechanism is designed to be soft since children will inevitably stick their hands in the hippo's mouth. While this was cited as a problem, many parents didn't feel it diminished from their child's enjoyment of the toy, as many kids were perfectly content fetching the blocks from the hippo's mouth instead of his belly under the seat.

The Gobble & Go Hippo comes fully assembled, so there are no extra tools required in order to put the toy together for your child to start using it immediately. Because of this, many parents were pleased, as the anticipation of waiting for toys to be put together can lessen a child's enjoyment if the product takes too long. This was not the case with the Gobble & Go Hippo.

The rocking horse was designed for children who are 1 to 4 years of age and is constructed of solid wood with a smooth finish which will stand up to even the roughest and toughest of wear, providing your child with a lifetime of fun. The round shapes of the horse contain no sharp edges which could be a danger, and the saddle is made of softly molded plastic and is situated perfect on the horse, with similarly molded handles which help making riding more comfortable and easy for your child. The extra wide rocker base helps to provide maximum stability, so no matter how hard your child rocks the horse, it will not tip over on either side, or front to back.

Because of its innovative design and close adherence to vintage rocking horses, the Radio Flyer Classic Wood Rocking Horse was the recipient of the National Parenting Publication Gold Award, which cited the many safety features as a great reason to purchase this toy for your child. Since the product is made by Radio Flyer, you're getting the quality you've come to expect from a children's toy company which has been around since 1917.

Parents have nothing but praise for the Radio Flyer Wood Rocking Horse, with many citing the great wooden finish and the red wooden rails as something that was extremely pleasing to the eye and their children enjoyed them immensely. In addition, the rocking horse is small enough to be stored in a small corner of the room when it is not in use, and because of the tough standards of construction, you can be sure it will stand up to even the toughest love your child can throw at it.

The only complaint concerning the design of the rocking horse is the fact that the saddle is made of molded plastic and held onto the frame of the horse by two screws. One parent stated that it did not take her child long to tear the saddle from the frame while playing, and that the screws could present a hazard if this happens. Others praised the fact that the rocking horse was already assembled and needed no additional tools to be put to use right out of the box.

What You Get

The Little Tikes Rocking Puppy is fun and easy to play with. It's rounded to provide a realistic feel and the back of the seat is high enough up to reduce any possibilities of falling off. It comes with easily grippable handles and the seat and foot areas are both textured in a way to reduce slipping. The ears are made of a soft fabric while the face itself involves a squishy puppy dog nose and giant puppy dog eyes to make it seem as realistic possible. This toy is made in the USA.

What Parents Have To Say

Parents just love the Little Tikes Rocking Puppy. Listen to what these two parents had to say about it:

"I brought this toy for my little one and I was happy to see that it kept him occupied and happy for a longer time than I could have wished for.He just cant wait to climb back onto it and move around as soon as he is up everyday.

I would strongly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cheap, nice quality rocker that is a true value for money deal."

"I bought this Rocking Puppy for my daughter to use in the house and outside this summer. We have a nice sized deck and it is perfect to bring in and out for her to use. It wipes down easily and is light weight. I also like that it is balanced well on both sides. Since she is only 17 months, she sometimes sits on him backwards and is still able to rock him and have fun. Other rockers do not do the same--they fall over and frustrate her.

I would recommend this toy if you are looking for something affordable and easy to clean. Can easily be used both indoors and out."

So there you have it. If you were thinking about buying this toy before, you should be running to the store by now. It only costs about $20 at most stores. The Little Tikes Rocking Puppy weighs about six pounds and can hold a child that weighs fifty pounds or less. So that means no sitting on it yourself, grown-ups. Enjoy this new toy and I hope your child enjoys it as well. There's nothing more special than a child's love.

The Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse is the premier rocking horse from Radio Flyer, a company which has been creating toys and making memories for children since 1917. In order to stay in line with tradition, the Liberty Spring Horse has a real yarn mane and tail, just like many vintage rocking horses had in the '20s and '30s. The horse is expertly detailed and attractively sculpted with an eye for realism, so your child will be just as excited to own this rocking horse, as if it were a real pony. The Radio Flyer is not just innovative in its design, but also its safety features. The fabric covered springs are thick and well padded in order to prevent your child's fingers and skin from becoming pinched, and the wide formed base is sure to keep your child's horse on the ground, no matter how hard they decide to rock.

Parents who have purchased the Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse have commented on the ease of construction and how well put together the toy seems to be. One mother was particularly pleased with the covered springs, as many rocking horses on the market today do not offer this feature, which can lead to pinching and bruising if your child is not careful.

Perhaps the most notable safety feature which parents commented on was the fact that the horse contains a strap which secures your child, just in case one of the S hooks which is used to secure the spring happens to break, or come loose. This was a complaint in older models of the Radio Flyer Liberty Spring Horse, but in more recent models which have been produced over the last few years, the problem has been solved and the addition of the strap helps secure peace of mind for your child as they play with the rocking horse.

There are a number of features which make the Turbo Turtle one of the best small vehicles that you can buy your child. Unlike many of the other vehicles which use large wheels for outdoor use, the Turbo Turtle has smaller wheels, the size of which you would see on a office chair. These types of wheels are great for indoor use, and on some outdoor surfaces as well. Another great part about the Turbo Turtle is that it includes music. Some other Radio Flyer products do not include music or noises, so this is another great feature in the product. Some people do not want a product that has noises or sound with it, but the noises include with the Turbo Turtle are quite soft and will not bother most people. The three triple A batteries that are required to power the music and noises in the Turbo Turtle are included in the package

Being able to roll almost anywhere with the caster wheels on the Turbo Turtle makes this vehicle one of the best options. The only conditions under which the caster wheels will not operate well is snow, mud or dirt. Concrete, laminate, carpet and wood floors are all a great surface for the Turbo Turtle to roll on. When your child is rolling across the floor you are going to want to be able to feel that they are safe. The seat that the vehicle uses does flip up, but is very hard to do so when the vehicle is rolling across the floor. Once your child is off the Turbo Turtle you can store items inside of the seat, such as their juice, a snack or even extra batteries for the noises that the Turbo Turtle makes.

When you are a child, you love to be able to be on the move. The Radio Flyer 777S Turbo Turtle is one of the best vehicles that a child can use to do so. It has noises, a great design, quality materials, and even caster wheels. These wheels are very stable and are made to be used primarily indoors or on a clean outdoor surface. The Radio Flyer 777S Turbo Turtle is a very affordable vehicle, costing just under sixty dollars on Amazon dot com.