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Ode to a Wheely Bug: The Coolest Critter on the Planet

Posted by Cathy Hale

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute as a button;
As enjoyable as a hug;
No child should go without a ride-on Wheely Bug!
The bee is bright and cheery;
The lady bug is extra-sweet;
The cow, oh my goodness, is an absolute treat!
Scoot, spin and roll all over the house;
And thanks to special wheels, it’s as quiet as a mouse.

I'm obsessed with this wonderful ride-on toy! Can you tell? I was driven to write poetry about it. Now that’s love! My youngest son turned one last month and his big gift was a Cow Wheely Bug. (Not an easy feat to wrap it, but I improvised and it looked cute enough.) My little birthday boy loved it and my older son (who is almost four) was completely enamored with it. What a simple, yet innovative toy!

The Bee and the Lady Bug are cute, but you just can’t beat the Cow. There’s something about those little wooden horns that makes you grin. My boys weigh 25 pounds and 45 pounds, so we opted for the large Wheely Bug. After seeing the boys play with it I encourage EVERYONE to buy the large Wheely Bug. Your children will outgrow the small one way too quickly. Even if your kiddos are little, buy the big bug because they will grow into it in a flash.

If you’re trying to find an extra-special toy for that extra-special baby or toddler in your life, get a Wheely Bug! You won’t be disappointed. Oh, did I mention it’s eco-friendly too? $69.95


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Posted Dec 01 2008, 03:38 PM
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Comments

 

Em said:

My son is nearing his first birthday (on Jan. 1) and I was considering getting him one of these. However, he is delayed in gross motor skills (still not crawling), and is on the wee side (less than 18 pounds, less than 5th percentile)). Would you recommend this toy  in my situation, and if so, would you still recommend the large one?

December 1, 2008 7:47 PM
 

Cathy Hale said:

Hi Em,

I appreciate your comment/question and will do my best to answer it. The measurements of the small bug are as follows: 15" L x 9" W x 8 3/4" H, so it's probably the better option for your son. If he really loves it, you can always buy the bigger one when he outgrows the small one. In fact, in my non-medical opinion, you might find that this is a great toy for encouraging gross motor skills. At first, he may push it around and then ride it with help and eventually ride it alone. I still think it's a great choice for him.  

December 1, 2008 8:34 PM
 

Em said:

Thank you, Cathy. It's nice to get the opinion of a real mom who has the toy. :)

December 2, 2008 12:36 PM
 

Prince Lionheart said:

Cathy, you are absolutely correct! The small is technically for 18-36 months and the large is for 3-5 years. However, each child is different and has different abilities, so it is really dependent on the child.

You did a great job summerizing the Wheely!!

Sincerely,

Michelle Heatherly

Prince Lionheart

www.PrinceLionheart.com

December 2, 2008 2:08 PM

About Cathy Hale

Trading in your Manolos for a Maclaren? Gucci for gDiapers? Prada for Play-Doh? Have no fear! As the mommy of two rambunctious little guys under the age of four, Cathy lives and breathes baby gear. Grab your favorite caffeinated beverage and join her as she navigates the wild world of motherhood.

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