The best ride-on toys for toddlers

In a variety of fun designs including mouse, bumble bee and tiger and in 2 sizes, the Wheely Bug is different to other ride-ons because it can go backwards and forwards and also side to side, with unlimited movement in any direction. Your little one can go round and round your room or garden in any direction they choose! They are designed to be strong to offer hours of fun and they also allow your child to develop their confidence, spatial awareness and, of course their gross motor skills. The body of the creature is made from mock leather that's well padded and is also easy to clean.

A favourite in homes and nurseries, the Cozy Coupé is a fun push-along car with a cheerful face on the front and opening doors. Kids just love the fact that it's so much like a jolly car and they spend hours pushing it along and steering the wheel.

The ideal first car for kids aged 12 months to 3 years, your child can beep beep with the horn and turn the wheel while their little legs propel it forwards. Adults can help by pushing from behind and your child can use it as a baby walker by pushing it along too. The car has a jolly red, yellow and blue colour way, with cute animal stickers. It both encourages gross motor skills and imaginative play.

Where fun meets development! The friendly dog is made from wood and is sturdy, sustainable and durable. Riding it helps your child improve their gross motor skills, balance and coordination and helps them with their attention span too, not to mention encouraging creative role play.

With the effortless chic of 1950s touring cars, this vehicle has non-slip rubber wheels for a smooth ride, a real, working steering wheel and a little driving seat. Little ones can zoom about pretending to be a Grand Prix driver while developing gross motor skills, balance and hand-eye coordination. You can have this car personalised with your child's name with up to 10 characters.

A beautifully made toy designed in France, this wooden fox ride-on can help your toddler learn to balance and to sit up unaided while pushing along. It's ideal from 12 months to 3 years and because it's strong, your little one will be safe. It has four rubber wheels that run silently and don't leave marks on your floors and the seat is comfortable. It has cute ears and a tail made from soft felt and it comes from a range of vibrant forest-themed toys.