If your kid has ever stood in amazement while watching a fire truck zoom by, then they probably would love to receive a fire truck pedal car or ride-on toy as a gift. After all, the next best thing to riding on a real fire engine is for a kid to have their own miniature fire truck to ride on at home whenever they want. While they may not all be exact replicas of today’s fire trucks, old fashioned fire truck pedal cars and ride-on toys make fun gifts for kids.
Fire Truck Pedal Cars
An adorable mid 1900’s replica pedal car is the “Sad Face” fire truck pedal car. The pedal car is red with white decals and chrome accents. It includes a built on ringing bell and tiny wooden ladder. And it gets its name from the front end of the truck appearing to make a sad face. However, this gift shouldn’t leave any kid feeling sad. Pedal Car Zone sells a deluxe sad face fire truck pedal car for $237 online (here). Currently, it is on sale for $165. This fun gift is recommended for kids ages 2 to 6 years old.
If you are searching for a more modern looking fire truck car for a kid, Pedal Car Zone sells one (here) for $128.95 online. This fun toy not only looks like the trucks of today, but is also equipped with hoses, loudspeaker system, siren, and lights. The pedal car is made of plastic and has a 17 inch distance between the pedals and seat. The recommended age for this gift is for kids 3 to 8 years old.
Fat Brain Toys sells a cute fire truck ride-on for $62.95 online (here). This medal speedster ride-on is red with white decals and chrome accents. Some refer to this kind of toy car for kids as a “scoot-a-long” or “scootster. Kids must use their feet, not pedals, to move the car along. This fun gift is recommended for kids ages 1 to 3 years old.
A less expensive gift is the Fisher-Price Little People fire truck ride-on available at Target for $29.99 (www.target.com). It is a red, plastic ride-on toy for kids ages 1 to 3 years old (under 45 pounds). The ride-on toy includes a back handle bar for pushing the toy, storage seat bin, and electronic sounds.
Battery Powered Ride-On Fire Trucks
Battery powered ride-on toys are a fun gift for kids because they don’t actually have to do much except enjoy the ride.
KB Toys sells a battery powered KidTrax ride-on toy for $299.99 online (here). This gift is modern in look and is equipped with lights, sirens, and water hose. It drives up to 5 MPH, goes forward and reverse, and can carry two people (up to 130 pounds).
