Full speed ahead

The age at which children can pedal and steer varies but these skills can be encouraged with a range of safe and appealing ride-on toys. They will soon be happily propelling themselves around the nursery The push-along vehicle shown right is from the range of My First Wheeled Toys from Wesco. These three chunky toys are made from very thick polyethylene and have large, full, puncture-proof tyres which should ensure a long nursery life. The Rapido Racing Car has a low sitting position and a high back so that it supports the child like a chair and has an anti-slip foot rest. Designed for children from one year, it measures 64(l) x 33.5(w) x 38.5(h) cm, with a seat height of 19.5cm. Priced 39.30. The Speedy Scooter is suitable for children from two years and has a seat height of 23.5cm. It comes in a colour choice of orange, yellow or green and costs 41.90. Finally, the Motorbike, also for two-year-olds, is a two-wheeler with directional handlebars that help with balance. It has a seat height of 33.5cm and a handlebar height of 51cm. This comes in either red or blue and costs 56.30.