Your active baby will now want to explore everything and everywhere! Use simple language to help encourage that first word and ensure playtime includes fun games like peek-a-boo. Shop 9 - 12 months In addition to the age recommendation, be sure to also pay attention to the weight capacity. Riding outside of your child's weight capacity can also be dangerous. On average, all of these ride-on toys have a capacity of around 45 to 50 pounds, but some can accommodate larger and older children as well, including the Lil' Rider Wiggle Car, which has an impressive weight capacity of 110 pounds, the most on our list. When it comes to ride-on toys, safety is of particular concern. Toddlers should always wear a helmet when using toys like trikes, bikes, and scooters, says Dr. Natasha Burgert, a pediatrician in South Overland Park, Kansas. When purchasing a ride-on toy for a toddler, especially as a gift, be sure to throw in a helmet as well to ease parents' minds. We like the Nutcase Little Nutty Kids Helmet for toddlers. Your baby’s about to become a confident little mover – rolling and crawling are on the horizon. Encourage their new-found mobility with toys that engage them physically. Shop 6 - 9 months

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