December 2010 Notable Toys — Vehicles - Riding

Low to the ground, this is a perfect little first ride-on for kids who are steady on their feet. It's shiny red and looks like a classic red vehicle. There are no pedals to complicate the action. It's foot to the floor fun with a steering wheel loaded with a horn that is sure to please. The bumpers make this furniture-safe. The front bumper is loaded with 7 funny sounds.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010.

Wheely Bugs are hand-crafted ride-on toys that go backwards, forwards, sideways and in circles. They provide free movement so children can be entertained while developing gross motor skills.

Promising a “great ride with that ‘drifting’ and ‘spinning’ sensation," this four-wheeled riding vehicle lets kids slide through corners or make fast 180-degree rotations.

The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe features a removable floor and handle on the back for parent-controlled push rides, and comes with a high seat back and storage in the rear, plus a driver's door that opens and closes. This ride-on features an updated look to celebrate the Cozy Coupe's 30th anniversary.
 — As of 9.13.2010, this product had 4.75 out of 5 stars from 220 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as a top-rated toddler toy. PROS: Entertaining. CONS: Can be difficult to assemble.

Pewi is an innovative walker/ride-on for the toddler market. Designed for children as young as nine months old, and as a child grows with the Pewi, it transitions into a foot to floor ride-on. With specially designed caster wheels, the Pewi ensures a quiet smooth ride that is suitable for indoor and outdoor play. As a ride-on a child can easily move the Pewi in any direction. The Pewi is designed to help develop early stage balance and motor skills. For ages 9-24 months. Available in 3 colors – Red, Pink and Blue.
— Michael Ziegenhagen, owner of Playmatters in Avon, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a March 2014 survey that the Pewi was a best-selling outdoor toy.