| In this day and age the rocking horse toy does not just | | | | scenario. The plush rocking toy is designed for cuddles |
| come in one material, design, color or feature. These | | | | and interaction. So if your child is the cuddly type, then |
| traditional ride on toys, these days come in so many | | | | a plush horse would be the perfect choice. |
| different shapes and sizes with a multitude of features, | | | | 4. Finish. Carefully look at how the product has been |
| that it can become very overwhelming when you | | | | completed. Wooden horses should be finished |
| decide to purchase one as a gift or for your own child. | | | | smoothly and all edges should be rounded, not sharp. |
| How do you choose the right one? Well, if you follow | | | | Remember that they may be varnished or hand |
| the guidelines set out below, you will definitely be on | | | | painted, so ensure that a non-toxic varnish has been |
| the right track to make the perfect purchase of a toy | | | | used. There are eco friendly wooden rocking horses |
| that will forever remain in that child's heart. | | | | available that are painted with vegetable dyes, so you |
| 1. Age appropriateness. This is very important for the | | | | know that your child will be safe in that regard. Also if |
| safety of your child. When searching for a rocking | | | | you are looking at the plush or plastic varieties, again |
| horse, look only for those that the manufacturer lists a | | | | look for sharp edges or parts that may be easily pulled |
| recommended age in their product description. There | | | | off. The plastic should be reasonably thick and the |
| are rocking horses made specifically for toddlers, and | | | | base wide to avoid tipping. |
| then some made specifically for older children aged 4 | | | | 5. Size and Weight Limit. Think about the height of your |
| and up. This will help to narrow down your selection. | | | | child when choosing your rocking horse. Basically, they |
| 2. Budget. Rocking horse toys range in price from $30 | | | | come in sizes small, medium and large. Also check the |
| through to $15,000. If you set your budget before you | | | | seat height. There is not much point a child having such |
| start looking and search only within your given price | | | | a beautiful toy if they are unable to climb aboard |
| range, due to the massive ranges in price, you will | | | | safely. The product descriptions by the manufacturers |
| most definitely be able to find one within your | | | | should also include a weight limit. This can help when |
| proposed dollar value. | | | | you are comparing models. |
| 3. Material. Rocking horses can be wooden, plush or | | | | This article has been written as a guide to assist the |
| plastic. The plush ones will have a wooden or plastic | | | | purchaser in finding the perfect rocking horse toy for |
| frame. Plastic rocking horses tend to be very durable | | | | any child. If you choose the right one, you will gain |
| as they don't dent if tipped over and cleaning is easy | | | | pleasure in knowing that you have bought a toy that is |
| with an everyday cleaning spray found in the majority | | | | so special and timeless. Furthermore, with the right |
| of family homes. If you want to buy a rocking horse | | | | selection, that the special toy you bought may be |
| that is heirloom quality and will last a long time, then a | | | | passed on through the generations, from your child, to |
| wooden one would be the better selection in this | | | | their children and so on. |