| Though pedal cars have been a popular children's toy | | | | cars make a sensible, back-to-basics choice. |
| for over a century, they have several decidedly | | | | Today, a backlash is developing against |
| modern design features. They have a durable design, | | | | overly-modernized toys that require little thought, if |
| utilize "green" energy, and focus on children's | | | | any, from kids, as well as cheap plastic cars that are |
| development rather than strictly on mindless | | | | regarded as completely disposable. Unlike many of |
| entertainment. These fun and classic toys are sure to | | | | today's toys, some of which can't even be passed |
| please kids and the adults who love them. | | | | down to a younger children before they are broken, |
| As so many of today's real car manufacturers are | | | | pedal cars are made in durable steel and meant to |
| turning their attention to greener fuels for the cars | | | | last through the generations. Pedal cars, though first |
| of the future, the kids' car has always been | | | | made over a century ago, currently remain on the |
| foot-powered. Though battery-operated versions | | | | forefront of this revolution towards more |
| have been available for the past several decades, it is | | | | wholesome, educational and fun toys for children. |
| truly the original, non-motorized version of the pedal | | | | Not only are pedal toys educational, but they are also |
| toy that has been beloved by generations of children. | | | | a great opportunity to get your kids exercising |
| These cars were 'green' before it was cool. This | | | | outside. The media is constantly talking about |
| foot-powered mode of children's transportation | | | | children's lack of exercise, and today more children |
| presents a valuable lesson for young children about | | | | are overweight than ever before. Toys like pedal |
| the value of self propulsion. | | | | cars can help reduce the epidemic of childhood |
| Many have noted the values in early childhood | | | | obestity, providing a safe way to exercise that is a |
| education. Unlike many of today's toys, the pedal toy | | | | lot of fun for your kids. Unlike battery-powered ride |
| does not need batteries, and it comes with no | | | | on toys and electronic forms of entertainment, such |
| prescribed manner of play. There is so much media | | | | as video games, a pedal car promotes healthy |
| attention today over video games and other | | | | exercise from a young age. |
| children's toys that do not require any sort of | | | | The choices for children's toys seem nearly endless. |
| creativity. Pedal toys, on the other hand, encourage | | | | When toy shopping, look for the toys that are best |
| creative play, motor skill development, and other | | | | for your child. Pedal cars provide child-driven exercise, |
| versatile skills that are imperative for children to | | | | opportunities for creativity and motor skill |
| develop at a young age. Unlike many of today's toys, | | | | development, and a less-commercialized style that is |
| pedal cars have not only entertainment value, but | | | | built to last. When it comes down to it, why wouldn't |
| also educational value. For parents looking to reduce | | | | you want your child to have a simple, timeless toy |
| their children's exposure to the commercial world, full | | | | that inspires creative play and exercise? |
| of cartoon characters and cheap plastic toys, pedal | | | | |