droolicious : pull toys

Wooden Cow With Chime

Lisa Estall — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

I just adore this Mini Pull Along Cow. This brightly painted and polished wooden toy has textured ears for baby to feel and a little bell inside which activates...

when the cow is in motion.

It's made in Italy and sold at mysweetmuffin.com for under $20. Recommended for children aged one and up.

Old School: Classic Telephone Pull Toy

AmandaHill — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:30:00 GMT

This is Fisher-Price's Classic Pull Toy, the Chatter Telephone. When I was a kid, I used to cart this thing around everywhere I went. By the time I was finished with it and ready to pass it down to my little brother, the paint on the eyeballs had worn off and one of the wheels was missing. In the end, it was quite durable and would be great to have around for your little chatterbox. If you're looking for a classic toy that brings it back to basics, this is a great one. It has managed to keep tiny hands busy since 1962. You can find a great deal for one online.

Pull Toys with A Mind of Their Own

Erin Behan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:33:00 GMT

My son's absolute fascination with pulling on things (computer cords, phone cords, the vacuum tube) gives me a pretty good idea of where the original pull-toy makers were coming from. What I like about these pull toys--made in a small Estonian factory by craftsman Heido Peterson--is that they zigzag back and forth as they are pulled across the floor. It's the hinged body that creates this back-and-forth motion. The animals (there's also a dinosaur, elephant, crocodile and snake) are crafted from Baltic birch word, painted with water-based paints and recommended for ages 3 and up. How much? You know that when the craftsperson is named and the phrase "small Estonian factory" comes into play, they won't be cheap. Think of it as your splurge. Find them for $70 at Design Within Reach.