Ride on Toys

This wooden rocking horse is sure to become a favorite toy that will last for many years. It is very well-made, sturdy, and solid. A rocking horse is a classic toy that every child needs to experience at least once. The KidKraft Derby Rocking Horse has a wool mane and tail, and has handles to hold onto while rocking. It is suggested for ages 3 years through 8 years.

It is composed of a good solid wood, and it will remind you of stories and visuals in movies that have been passed down through the ages. This rocking horse provides special “anti-tip” rockers to ensure the safety of your child. As well, this toy is constructed without lead and has met stringent safety measures before our staff’s testing session.

These toys often spark the imagination of children and they all want to get on for a ride. One parent who brought her 3-year old to participate in the toy trial also had a 16-month old daughter with her whose eyes lit up when she saw the KidKraft Derby Rocking Horse. The mother put her on the rocking horse and, holding her steady, let her rock back and forth. The little one was enthralled. Several children younger than 3 years were able to maneuver safely onto the wooden horse and enjoyed riding the “horsey!” Adult supervision is absolutely a must for younger children, but they do enjoy the horse as well. One mother, who had been through the testing program before, said she actually believed a solid, stable rocking horse could actually help her child’s ability to learn to climb.

The KidKraft Rocking Horse is one of the best toys around, our staff and test participants believe. The materials are of excellent quality and there are no sharp edges anywhere on the horse. It is strong enough that an average-sized adult can sit on it for a brief time. Specifications state it can hold up to 80 pounds, but it has been known to hold up to 150 pounds.

During assembly, it is recommended to keep all children under the age of 3 years away from the assembly area as there are some small parts that could become a choking hazard. Staffers report that putting this rocking horse together was quite easy and the feat can be accomplished even by those who are not master engineers.

They are toys that almost all kids love. Children love horses, and the next best thing to having and riding your own horse is a wooden one. A suggestion was made during the testing of this toy that to enable smaller children to climb up easier, a pillow could be added to step on. As well, a soft mat or putting the rocking horse on a carpeted area will help ensure a soft landing if a little one happens to get a foot caught getting astride the horse. Although no difficulties of this kind were observed, you can never be too careful when it comes to the safety of your child.