It’s amazing to think what kind of toys were cool when I was a kid. I remember getting excited over a little keyboard or a baby doll. Then I look at what types of toys kids have to play with today and am in awe. There are toys that are interactive, encourage kids to exercise and even help them learn.   The Vtech Ride & Learn Giraffe is all of that and more. It’s a fun and entertaining toy for kids aged 18-36 months.vtech-giraffe

Pros: The Ride & Learn Giraffe is so easy to put together. Below are the pieces that it came with. Sometimes I cringe when I see that a toy has a lot of directions or is complicated when it comes to putting it together. It took me less than 10 minutes and was really easy.

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Once it was assembled, Rowan hopped on and kept saying, “Wow! Wow!” It was fun to see his reaction as he explored the different functions. The Ride & Learn Giraffe has a lot of fun features such as:

  • Five modes of active play
  • The more your toddler pedals, the more they learn
  • Has an LCD screen
  • Adjustable bouncy seat

Although it is recommended for kids aged 18-36 months, it can also accomodate a child up to 42 lbs. Chandler had fun playing on it and even though he just turned 4 he is only about 37 lbs so I was ok with him playing with it. The base is sturdy, overall it’s a pretty fun toy.

Cons: Rowan is 23 months and didn’t quite get the pedaling at this point. I’m sure in a few months or with some practice it will get better.
I also felt like it would be nice if the seat were a big closer to the handle bars. He had to learn forward pretty far to hold on, even with the seat all the way down. It would be nice if the seat could slide forward and back.

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Price: $49.99

Where to Buy: Vtech Kids or a Retailer Near You

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