| Children love to pretend. They want | | | | the road. When they returned home, the little |
| everything their mommies and daddies have in | | | | one asked if he should also be careful when |
| kiddy size, even cars. Teaching them road | | | | driving his pedal cars. His dad told him to |
| safety rules is easy and fun with colorful | | | | avoid hitting mommy and the dog. Like daddy, |
| pedal cars. | | | | he must watch where he was going. The little |
| | | | boy learned very early the rudiments of safe |
| Play and learn | | | | driving. |
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| Dolls, pedal cars, and Legos - these are the | | | | The child can be taught where to park his |
| favorite playthings of toddlers. From | | | | cars when the play is over. He can play |
| playing, they learn a lot about the things | | | | pretend by cleaning the car. You can check |
| around them. Life's lessons begin with the | | | | his toy car regularly for defects along with |
| first tumble. From then on they learn how to | | | | him. |
| avoid those nasty bumps. | | | | |
| | | | Pedal cars galore |
| From day one, children are smothered with | | | | |
| toys. These are usually brightly colored | | | | Pedal cars come in different designs and |
| non-toxic playthings. In the crib, a baby can | | | | colors. If you see one, you'll want them all. |
| gaze at the decorative mobile and hear the | | | | Classic Pedal cars provide children leg |
| tinkling sounds. This is a way of teaching | | | | exercise when they drive on the lawn or |
| the child to use his visual and auditory | | | | indoors. They also learn to coordinate their |
| senses. He learns to develop his motor skills | | | | hand-leg movements by speeding down the |
| by grasping toys and learns their texture by | | | | hallways. They quickly learn when to brake, |
| putting the rattle in his mouth. | | | | so they are encouraged to think fast. |
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| From mobiles to pedal cars | | | | There are several models to choose from - |
| | | | Sidewalk Cruisers, Race Cars, fire engines, |
| The nursery mobile loses its appeal when | | | | jalopies, and flashy sports cars. You can |
| babies are ready for bigger and more | | | | surprise the young ones with a storage |
| interesting things. The little tykes want to | | | | disguised as a gas pump. There are also pedal |
| have pedal cars, electric trains, kites, and | | | | planes, bikes, and motorcycles. These toys |
| bikes. Parents should take the time to teach | | | | are built to last with durable materials. |
| the children how to use their toys properly | | | | |
| to prevent injury. Toys bought should also be | | | | When buying toys |
| appropriate for the child's age. | | | | |
| Three-year-olds can start driving pedal cars | | | | Before buying toys, check the label for age |
| but only under the watchful eye of an adult. | | | | recommendations. Find out if the pedal cars |
| | | | are flame retardant. Also check out the |
| One dad brought his little boy along for a | | | | hinges and fastenings. When you take home |
| drive. He explained that driving a car is a | | | | one, show your child how to use and store it |
| big responsibility. The little passenger | | | | safely. They may not be able to do it |
| listened intently as his Dad explained that | | | | perfectly, but it would be a nice try. |
| drivers must follow rules and must be good on | | | | |