Pull Toys

Find the right pull toys for your child

Pull toys create a unique connection between movement and play that supports crucial developmental milestones in early childhood. Unlike stationary toys, they require children to coordinate multiple skills simultaneously—grasping, walking, and spatial awareness—while providing immediate visual and sometimes auditory feedback that motivates continued movement. The engaging animal designs, like crocodiles, bunnies, and dinosaurs, found in these toys capture children's imagination, turning everyday movement into purposeful developmental activity.

Toys that encourage early walking

For toddlers taking their first steps, pull toys offer a source of stability and motivation. As children grasp the pull string and move forward, these toys provide gentle support that helps them feel more confident and steady on their feet. The wheels are designed to roll smoothly on different surfaces, making it easy for children to pull them along as they practice walking. This action transforms the challenge of walking into a joyful activity, with the toy serving as both a companion and encouragement for those important first steps.

Why pull toys help with coordination

The act of pulling a toy helps children develop important coordination skills through multi-sensory engagement. When a child pulls a toy, they learn to coordinate their hand movements with their body's motion. This pulling motion strengthens the neural pathways between visual input and motor response, while the resistance from the toy helps children understand spatial relationships and develop proprioceptive awareness. Some toys include interactive features like musical elements or moving parts that create sounds and visual feedback, teaching children about cause and effect as their pulling action produces immediate responses.

Pull toys that make active play fun

Pull toys transform simple walking into an engaging adventure that builds confidence and coordination. Unlike stationary toys, they create a dynamic relationship between the child and the toy, where each step forward brings immediate rewards through movement, sounds, or visual feedback. This active engagement helps children develop gross motor skills while making physical activity feel like natural play rather than structured exercise.

Pull toys for different ages

Different types of pull toys cater to various developmental stages, with some models designed for children from 12 months while others are suitable from 18 months and up. The pull-along animals feature moveable parts like wiggling heads and flapping wings that captivate younger toddlers, while activity sets with multiple interactive elements challenge older children who have mastered basic walking skills. Many wooden toys offer a natural feel and develop a smooth patina over time, while their solid construction ensures they can withstand enthusiastic pulling and dragging. The sensory and activity toys incorporate musical elements or shape-sorting features that grow with the child's developing abilities.

Pull toys that spark imagination

Pull toys become storytelling companions that transform simple walking into imaginative adventures. When children pull their favorite toy, they often imagine it as a companion in their adventures, helping them develop their storytelling skills and explore different roles during playtime. The animal characters and interactive features in pull toys naturally invite children to assign personalities and create narratives, turning everyday play into creative storytelling opportunities.

Animal characters that children love

Animal-themed pull toys feature engaging characters like crocodiles, bunnies, and dinosaurs. Each animal has its own unique look, which can inspire children to create different scenarios. For example, a child might imagine their wooden pull toy dog as a loyal friend on a journey, or a playful dinosaur exploring a jungle. These characters become partners in pretend play, helping children act out their ideas.

Pull toys that move and wiggle

Movement features add excitement to playtime and encourage children to invent new games. Some of the pull toys have parts that move or wiggle as they are pulled along. For instance, a toy might have a head that wiggles from side to side or wings that move up and down. These movements make the toys seem more alive and can spark a child's imagination. Train sets with moving parts from toy trains and accessories create additional opportunities for imaginative play scenarios. These moving elements appear across different types of baby toys, each designed to capture young children's attention and spark their creativity.

Pull toys for toddlers' development

Pull toys serve as developmental tools that combine physical activity with cognitive learning during the crucial toddler years. These toys specifically target the 12- to 18-month age range when children are mastering walking skills and beginning to understand cause-and-effect relationships through movement.

Safe design for active play

The pull toys are designed with toddler safety and developmental needs in mind. The wooden pull toys in the collection are made from materials like FSC-certified beech wood, with smooth, non-toxic finishes that are safe for little hands to touch and explore. Four-wheeled designs provide stability during pulling, preventing the toys from tipping over as children move around. Pull strings are sized appropriately for toddler hands, and the compact dimensions make the toys easy for young children to maneuver. These thoughtful design elements create a safe environment for active exploration while supporting the development of walking confidence and coordination skills.