Get those tiny toes tapping and little legs moving with our ultimate guide to push along toys! These simple wooden toys are a childhood favourite for good reason, made for turning big developmental milestones into imaginative adventures.
To help you find the right push along toy for your teeny tot, we’ll be sharing some of our adorable new designs and popular bestsellers. But first, let’s take a closer look at these much-loved toys to explore their early learning benefits and the best age to introduce them.
What is a push-along toy?
A push along is a toy that’s mounted on wheels and designed to be propelled forwards using a long pole or handheld base. Traditional push along toys are often made from wood and come in a range of styles, including animals with flapping feet, baby walkers, wheeled vehicles, and more. They’re a fantastic way to motivate movement in babies and toddlers through active play.
What are some examples of push-and-pull toys?
Some examples of push and pull toys include:
- Long-handled push alongs: These feature a pole attached to a toy on wheels, such as a duck with flapping feet, which moves as the child pushes
- Handheld push alongs: Designed without a long handle, these compact toys often involve animals or vehicles on wheels that babies push along the floor while crawling
- Push walkers: These are built with a sturdy frame and handlebar that provides balance and support for infants learning to stand and walk
- Pull along toys: Pull alongs are attached to a child-safe string cord, allowing toddlers to trail the toy behind them as they walk
What age are push-along toys for?
Push along toys are generally designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers - aged 6 months to 4 years. However, this depends on the type of push along it is. Smaller handheld push alongs are perfect for babies in the crawling stage, push walkers are ideal for little ones learning to walk, and the long-handled push alongs are excellent for toddlers and young children who are confident on their feet.
Are push-along toys good for babies?
Push along toys are full of developmental benefits for babies and toddlers, teaching them skills such as:
- Gross motor skills: Push along toys give babies a reason to reach, crawl, walk, and explore their surroundings, helping to strengthen their balance and coordination
- Cause and effect: Watching feet flap or hearing beads rattle as they push helps kids understand how their actions create results
- Sensory stimulation: Bold colours, contrasting textures, moving parts, and gentle sounds give tots different things to see, touch, and hear
- Confidence: Learning how to move a toy themselves gives youngsters a sense of independence and achievement
- Imagination: Push along animals and vehicles can be incorporated into imaginative play, nurturing children’s storytelling skills and creativity
New Push Along Toys
We’re so excited to introduce the newest additions to our range of push along toys for toddlers! Freshly designed with colourful characters, playful movements, and new collapsible handles, these wooden push along toys are ready to get rolling…
Tractor Push Along
Farmyard fun starts with our Tractor Push Along! This toy push along features a bright red wooden tractor for mini farmers on the move. It features four chunky wheels and a gripable handle that can be split into two for convenient storage. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
Butterfly Push Along
Little feet can flutter by with this mesmerising Butterfly Push Along, designed with wings that flap as you push! The two wooden wheels feature pretty purple flower details, while the butterfly has been styled in orange, purple, and black. The collapsible handle is another great feature, making it easy to store between playtimes or pack for trips out. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
Bee Push Along
Push this cute critter along and watch its wings flap as you go! The Bee Push Along features a stripey bee character, pastel blue wings, and two wooden wheels decorated with daisies. The long handle is easy for young ones to hold and push, and when playtime is over, parents can collapse it in two for compact storage. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
Mini Animal Push Alongs
Wild and wonderful adventures await with these miniature push along toys! Take your pick from 8 different animal designs - whale, duck, horse, elephant, hedgehog, rabbit, lion, hippo. They feature a natural wood body with a handle built in and four silicone wheels. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
Bestselling Push Along Toys
From ducks to dinosaurs, these tried-and-tested wooden push along toys have been a favourite among kiddies and parents for years, and are marvellous motivators for getting tiny toes moving!
Push Along Hedgehog
A prickly pal with plenty of playful surprises, our Push Along Hedgehog is ideal for younger babies learning to crawl. Its four smooth wooden wheels help it to glide across the floor, while the mini bead frame in its tummy gives teeny ones an extra activity to explore. The handle is cleverly incorporated into the hedgehog design and the soft felt ears add a new texture for sensory discovery. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 6+ month olds.
Duck Push Along
Wobbly tots can waddle about with this delightful wooden Push Along Duck! A timeless toy box classic, this push along features a sweet mallard duck design, a long collapsible handle for small hands to grip onto, and yellow feet which flap on the floor as it’s pushed forwards. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
T-Rex Push Along
Stomp about the playroom with the terror-iffic T-Rex Push Along, putting a prehistoric twist on traditional push along toys. As kids wheel the dinosaur around the room, they can immerse themselves in imaginative play, pretending to be their favourite Jurassic giants as they go! This push along wooden toy is built with a long collapsible handle and two chunky wheels. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
Push Along Musical Roller
Rock and roll with our Push Along Musical Roller! Adding sensory fun to every journey, this push along is designed with a small bell inside which makes a soft tinkly sound as it jingles around the wooden bars. After playtime, the long wooden handle can be split into two for easy storage and portability. Made from premium quality, sustainably sourced wood. Suitable for 12+ month olds.
More Push & Pull Along Toys
Alongside our push alongs, we have a wonderful range of pull along toys, from animals to vehicles, perfect for kiddies who are always on the move! Take a look to discover more.