Whizz Along with a Whirlee

The Whirlee from Mookie is the next big thing in sit 'n' ride wheels for your pre-schooler!  The compact, practical and stackable design weighs just 865g, making it really lightweight.  This is a really useful feature for anyone who has ever carried a cumbersome and heavy ride-on toy whilst trying to keep hold of an escaping toddler at the same time!!  It can be easily carried to and from the park or popped in the car to take on holiday or to the grandparent's house to keep your toddler entertained.

A fun feature is the 360 degree caster wheels, allowing little ones to spin speedily across the floor in all directions.  The wide base keeps the toy very stable as it whizzes around!

The Whirlees are available in red or blue.  The one we were sent has a cute aeroplane design on it.  Freddy piloted it around the laminate and tiled floors with no trouble at all.

The Whirlee is suitable for children aged 1-4 years.  At 2 Freddy can easily get on and off  and was perfectly stable holding onto the handle at the front and scooting along with his feet.  It was also light enough for him to carry around easily.  He literally couldn't wait to play on it when it arrived.

Priced at £19.99 this is a good priced ride-on toy with the added benefit of being lightweight and portable, and with the added play value of having the 360 degree caster wheels. It is available from good stockists including Mothercare.  It is a great idea for a Christmas present for a toddler...just imagine them whizzing around the Christmas tree!!

All Surface Swingball

I remember playing Swingball myself as a child at the local play centre.  The game has remained a firm favourite for years.  I was very excited to introduce it to my younger children when I was sent an All Surface Swingball by Mookie Toys.  This version of the classic game is portable, with all the parts fitting into the base unit which can then be carried using the integral handle.  It can be used virtually anywhere making it ideal for taking to the park, to the beach or for playing in the garden.  Assembly is simple and the base unit just needs filling with water or sand to stabilise the unit.

Kizzy made this video of the Swingball set, demonstrating how easy it is to set up and use.  She needs a little practice before she is an expert, but that is the beauty of Swingball.  She can play alone and sharpen up her skills before taking on her older siblings!

For your chance to win your own Swingball set, check out my competition post HERE!  But hurry, it closes on September 30th 2011.

Find out more about Mookie Toys and their great range on their website that offers a World of Play!

Scuttlebug...The Folding Ladybird Trike

The Mookie Scuttlebug is an innovative toddler tricycle which is designed to look like a friendly bug.  With a Bumble Bee, Dragonfly, Flower Bug and Ladybird to choose from, there is a character to delight every toddler.  

The Scuttlebug  needs no assembly.  It folds flat for storage or transport in three easy steps, making it perfect to pop in the car for going on holiday or visiting friends or family.  It is lightweight, compact and durable.

The foot to floor ride-on technique is easy to master allowing fun and freedom for your toddler.  The Scuttlebug is stable with front wheel steering for excellent manoeuvrability.  It is great for developing balance and physical skills.  The wheels give a smooth, quiet ride making it perfect for indoor or outdoor play.

Freddy took to the Scuttlebug instantly exclaiming "Wow!" as it came out of the box.  He got straight onto to it and happily scuttled about using his feet to propel himself.  He wasn't sure about steering at first, but it was lovely to watch him figure out how to move in the direction he wanted using the handlebars (instead of stopping, picking it up and pointing it in the way he wanted to go!)

Learning to steer

Scuttling!

Here is our video review of Freddy playing on his Ladybird Scuttlebug.

We love the Scuttlebug.  It is fun for Freddy to play on and is developing skills which will help him to eventually ride a 2 wheeler when he's a bigger boy, such as balance and steering!  I love that it can be folded so easily, making it easy to store away and very portable.  The character of the Ladybird is so appealing with a cute face and patterned body/seat.  It is a really unique toy, perfect for toddlers.  

The Mookie Scuttlebug is available from Amazon for £24.99

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