Outdoors Toys

More fun for kids than a pushchair

Advantages: Parent handle, bucket, sun roof, bag
Disadvantages: Instructions for assembly not great

I have looked at trikes for Nathaniel for a few months, but was always put off because they were either too pricey or they didnt look very robust. My opinion changed when I saw the Smart Trike Plus and when I saw Nathaniel's face light up as soon as we tried him in it in Toys R Us. I still thought it was pricey but after shopping around I found it for just over £50 at Argos which was a bargain compared to Toys R Us and Mothercare. Trying to carry ...
...a struggle, not because it was heavy but because it was awkward - it doesnt fit snugly under your arm to carry it so if you need to go any distance, I would recommend either having it delivered or taking the car to collect it, if thats possible. I know other reviews say it is designed from 12 months but my instructions say 10 months. It will last quite sometime as the trike adapts as they reach certain ages e.g. at 15 months you can remove the plastic ...

ttofee 29.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Mookie Smart Trike Plus (New Version)

Great value

Advantages: Colourful, robust, loads of fun
Disadvantages: Colours can fade in the sun after some time, so best in a slightly shaded area

A lovely little climbing frame for toddlers ; I would say suitable from when they first start climbing (little ones may need a hand up to the platform) until 3-and-a-half-ish. My little girl is 4 soon and will still have a go on this when she's down that part of the garden - but it no longer keeps her entertained for hours as it used to when she was 2. Brightly-coloured and stimulating, it provides plenty of opportunities to play peek-a-boo, to climb, ...
...makes it a little difficult to put together in the first place (strong pair of arms necessary) but gives you peace of mind for years after. Great value for money all round, especially as they make lovely hand-me-downs for friends' children or can easily be sold second-hand when you're done. ...

Amy-Brighton 04.06.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Little Tikes Junior Activity Gym

must have toy for toddler girl or boy

Advantages: Hours / months / years of play!!
Disadvantages: quite big if you have a small garden

In my opinion Little Tikes products are truly the best for durability they just keep going and going whether bought new or used they really do last. This has got to be the must have toy for any tot, you can use them indoors (if you have the room) and outdoors my little man loves his This is defiantly one of the best toy purchases I have made I had one for my twin daughters to share 11 years ago, we used it indoors as we had a large house they loved ...

vickimoo 16.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Little Tikes Cosy Coupe

Choo choo and off we scoot!

Advantages: Good for beginners, sturdy, strong
Disadvantages: None

...it is brilliant for any Thomas fan. ~Age Suitability~ It is reccomended for ages 3 and up. The handlebar is adjustable in height, so it can grow with your child and therefore, lasts them that little bit longer... is it just me, or do kiddies seem to shoot up over-night?! ~What's it made of?~ The frame is metal, so it is strong and capable of withstanding those inevitable knocks and bumps it's going to get. The foot base is extra wide, and both ...
...steer and control, and it has proved to be strong as it has come out of many bumps with only a few scratches on the face plate. I would definately recommend this to the parents of any little boy who is a Thomas the Tank Engine fan! ...

charkai 09.02.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Thomas Tri-Scooter

The Grow and Go Ride On is the only ride on you will need

Advantages: Variety of use and sounds, educational, bright lights, sturdy but easy to assemble
Disadvantages: No volume control, voice becomes annoying after a while.

We purchased this toy as a Christmas present for our son. He was 8 months old at the time and crawling. We initially gave him the steering wheel section as this can be placed on the floor and he loved the noises and singing it makes. Unusually the voice is an English male unlike most toys which tend to have American women singing and talking. The downside is he is very loud and there are no volume controls so it can drive you mad after a while. ...
...a rocker too at that age with some help from us for support and the rock motion and he loved it. Unfortunately we did not get a lot of use out of it as a rocker and his older cousin and some of the other children who would visit would assume it was a normal ride on and would try to drag it along on the rockers so we had to quickly convert it to a bike to stop it bacoming damaged. Converting it is easy as you simply unscrew the green plastic screws ...

Morgelyn 28.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of VTech Grow and Go Ride On