The Bottom Line
The Wheely Bug is a unique toy that offers plenty of fun for toddlers from age one to five. The animal and bug characters inspire creativity in play, and the toy is built well for its target audience. Parents will love the giggles that come along with the Wheely Bug or Wheely Cow and will also like that the seat surface is easy to clean. While the Wheely Bug can be slightly tipsy when all the wheels face to the side, the toy's low profile makes it unlikely that a child would fall far enough to be seriously hurt.
Pros
- Fun animal or bug theme holds child's interest.
- Soft seat is comfortable for toddlers to sit on.
- Padded handle protects child's face in case of a fall.
- Multi-direction swivel wheels won't limit movement.
Cons
- Antennas or horns on front may come off if bumped very hard.
- If all of the wheels get turned sideways, it may tip over.
Description
- Ride-on toy in ladybug, bumblebee or cow theme.
- Size small fits kids ages 1 to 3.
- Size large fits kids ages 3 to 5.
- Distributed by Prince Lionheart.
- Approximate price - $60 (small), $70 (large).
Guide Review - Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug
The Wheely Bug and Wheely Cow toys consist of a wooden platform on swiveling wheels, a rounded, padded seat with a handlebar, and fun, wiggling antennae or horns on the front to create a ride-on toy that looks like a cow, ladybug or bumblebee. Wheely Bug and Wheely Cow toys come in two sizes - small for ages one to three and large for ages three to five. The multi-direction swivel wheels turn easily so younger toddlers are able to move around easily. Older preschoolers will have no trouble manuevering even on carpet. These cute toys inspire imaginative play and physical activity for toddlers.
<br><br>If all of the wheels get turned to the side during use, the toy can become unstable and tip over a bit if the child leans too far, but this is a small issue and not one that is likely to cause serious injury since the toy sits so low to the ground. One of the antennae fell off of our Wheely Bug when it was bumped, but again, this is not a huge problem since the antenna can be re-glued or just set aside with no effect on the toy other than aesthetics.
<br><br>There's so much to like about the Wheely Bug and Wheely Cow! This toy makes a wonderful gift for toddlers and preschoolers, who will undoubtedly get many hours of hilarity and active play out of it. Wheely Bug is built to withstand the rigours of toddler play, including a wipe-clean seat for mid-play snack times, so parents will not be disappointed in the sturdiness of this toy, either.
