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Hape Walk-A-Lon Croc | Skill Development | Gross Motor Skills | (1-3 years old)

Name: Hape Walk-A-Lon Croc | Skill Development | Gross Motor Skills | (1-3 years old)
Brand: Hape
SKU: E0348
Price: 229 HKD
Availability: InStock

貨號： E0348

HK$229.00

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Brand: Hape

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Eurekakids Push-Pull Toy | A Profitable Toddler Stroller, Accompanying Your Baby Through Every Step of Learning to Walk

Is your baby starting to hold onto furniture, getting ready to walk? A delightful and safe push-and-pull toy is the best walking companion for them! Eurekakids offers a variety of baby walkers, from cute animal designs to multifunctional walking carts, everything you need is available.

These baby walking toys not only provide the support and security needed for babies to learn to walk, but many styles also come with building blocks, gears, and other small mechanisms. When babies push the toys, the little animals will move or make sounds, and these fun interactions will greatly encourage them to bravely move forward and explore every corner of the home.

All our push and pull toys are meticulously designed with a sturdy structure and stable center of gravity, effectively preventing tipping. The wheels are equipped with non-slip rubber edges to increase resistance, avoid excessive speed, and protect the floor. Choose a reliable and fun push and pull toy for your baby now, and witness their confident and steady first steps!

Product Overview

This toy is suitable for toddlers over 12 months / 1-year-old toys and pull-along cars. It allows babies to enhance their gross motor development, balance, and coordination through pushing, pulling, walking, and interactive play, all while being accompanied by a colorful and cute crocodile. The rubber wheel design protects floor surfaces, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and it is an ideal choice for training toddlers' walking skills and strengthening their physical abilities.

Product Selling Points

Multi-stage play: Can be pushed or pulled, suitable for different developmental stages, from learning to walk to walking independently.
Protect your floor: Rubber wheel design prevents scratches on the floor, allowing you to play safely at home.
Safe and environmentally friendly: Made with non-toxic and safe materials and water-based paint, meeting international safety standards.
Promotes development: Enhances coordination, balance, and physical strength; stimulates imagination and creativity.

Specifications Summary

Dimensions: 29.5 × 11 × 10.8 cm (product)
Net weight: Approximately 0.33 kg
Gross weight: Approximately 0.57 kg (including packaging)
Material: Wood, rubber rims
Battery: No battery required

brand

Hape - a globally renowned German educational toy brand, based on the principles of "safety, environmental protection, and education".

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Product Details

Watch the amazing demonstration video of the alligator tractor.

Features and gameplay

Core gameplay

Early walking stage: Babies can push the crocodile forward on the floor to practice arm strength and body coordination.
Independent walking stage: Walk with the crocodile using a rope to enhance walking stability and balance.
Imaginative Games: Role-play as a crocodile to stimulate creative thinking and storytelling skills.

Parent-child activities

Parents can encourage their children to walk the crocodile around the house or in the park, enhancing parent-child interaction and emotional connection.
Design a simple obstacle course for children to navigate while leading an crocodile, thus training their spatial awareness and problem-solving skills.

Learning Objectives

Development orientation

Large muscle development: Pushing and pulling exercises strengthen the arms, legs, and core muscles, improving overall body strength.
Balance and Coordination: Controlling the direction and speed of the tractor while walking trains balance and hand-eye coordination.
Spatial cognition: Manipulating a crocodile to traverse different spaces, developing a sense of direction and the ability to judge distance.

Specific benefits

Children can build walking confidence, enhance physical coordination and balance through push-and-pull games, while also developing creative thinking and social skills through role-playing and imaginative play, laying the foundation for future engagement with advanced puzzle toys like building blocks and jigsaw puzzles. According toHong Kong Department of Health Child Development Guidelines1-2 year old toddlers like to walk while holding or dragging toys, which is very important for their gross motor development.

Suitable age

Suitable age: 12 months and up (Official recommendation: 12M+, suitable for the needs of 1-year-old and 2-year-old toys)

Use cases

Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for living rooms, game rooms, parks, and outdoor open spaces; rubber wheel rims protect the floor from damage.
Parent-child/Classroom: Can be used as a kindergarten teaching aid in physical activities or role-playing areas to promote social interaction.
Storage: Its compact size allows it to be placed in a toy box or on a shelf, making it easy to store and carry.

Safety and Maintenance

Certification/Non-toxic: Made with non-toxic, safe materials and water-based paint, meeting international safety and quality standards.
Cleaning and maintenance: Wipe the surface with a slightly damp cloth and air dry in the shade. Avoid soaking in water and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Warning: Adult supervision is recommended. Before use, check that the wheels and rope are secure to ensure safety.

Material

Made of high-quality wood, the surface is coated with non-toxic water-based paint; the rubber wheel design is non-slip and protects the floor; rounded corners provide a delicate touch, suitable for toddlers to grip and manipulate.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to start using it?

This crocodile pull toy is suitable for babies over 12 months old. When the baby starts to try standing and walking while holding onto things, they can first push the crocodile forward; once walking becomes more stable (usually around 18 months), they can pull it along by the string. According toHong Kong Department of Health Child Development DataToddlers aged 1-2 years old like to carry or drag toys while walking, and this toy perfectly meets the needs of this developmental stage.

How do push-pull toys help with early childhood development?

Pull-along toys are important tools for training large muscle development. Pushing and pulling movements strengthen the arms, legs, and core muscles, improving balance and coordination. According to...Hong Kong Social Welfare Department's Guidelines on Children's Physical Fitness TrainingOne of the important activities for 2-3 year old children is "pushing and pulling toys", which helps develop walking stability and body control.

How can this toy be used for parent-child interaction?

Parents can design various interactive games: take the crocodile for a "walk" with the child, introducing the surrounding environment along the way; set up simple obstacles for the child to guide the crocodile through; or engage in role-playing, allowing the crocodile to become a character in the story. These activities not only enhance the parent-child relationship but also cultivate the child's language skills, imagination, and social skills, allowing this children's toy to realize greater educational value.

What are the advantages of rubber wheel rim design?

Rubber wheels can effectively protect the floors in your home, preventing scratches on wooden floors or tile surfaces. They also provide better traction, making toys more stable when pushed or pulled, reducing slipping. This thoughtful design allows parents to let their children play indoors with peace of mind, and it is also suitable for outdoor use, making it a safety feature that high-quality baby toys should have.

What kind of imaginative play can this toy inspire?

The cute crocodile shape can inspire rich imaginative play: children can pretend to walk a pet, act as a zookeeper, or create crocodile adventure stories. This type of role-playing game helps cultivate creative thinking, language expression, and emotional understanding, aligning with the educational philosophy of educational toys, and lays the foundation for later engagement with role-playing toys like cooking sets.

It is possibleKindergarten teaching aidsIs it used?

This pull-along cart is very suitable as a teaching tool for physical activities or role-playing areas in kindergartens. It can be used to set up obstacle courses for children to pull the crocodile through, training spatial awareness and body coordination; or it can provide props in the drama corner to encourage cooperative role-playing among children. Its sturdy and durable characteristics, along with a safe design, meet the quality requirements of educational institutions for kindergarten teaching aids.

How do I clean and maintain this toy?

For daily cleaning, simply wipe the surface gently with a slightly damp cloth, and then let it air dry in a cool place. Avoid submerging the toy in water or using strong cleaning agents, as this may damage the wood and paint. Regularly check the connections of the wheels and ropes to ensure they are secure and safe. Proper maintenance can extend the toy's lifespan, allowing this children's toy to accompany your child for a longer time.

What safety standards does this toy meet?

Hape crocodile pull toy is made of non-toxic safe materials and water-based paint, meeting international toy safety standards. The rounded corner design avoids sharp edges, and the rubber wheel rims provide stability. As a well-known German brand, Hape adheres to the principles of "safety, environmental protection, and education" in manufacturing its products, allowing parents to choose with confidence.Hong Kong Customs Toy Safety GuidelinesIt is a trustworthy baby toy brand.

Other1-year-old toysWhat are its advantages compared to others?

Compared to ordinary pull-along toys, the crocodile pull-along cart combines two major functions: physical training and imaginative play. Its cute design adds to its appeal, while the rubber wheel rims protect the floor. The battery-free design is more environmentally friendly and safe. With multiple stages of play from pushing to pulling, it can accompany children throughout their development from learning to walk to independent walking, offering a longer usage period and great value for money.

How can we combine toys with other toys to promote all-round development?

The crocodile pull toy mainly trains large muscles and coordination skills, and can be paired with building blocks or puzzles to train fine motor skills; it can also be used with cooking toys for role-playing, developing social and language skills. For parents seeking comprehensive development, Montessori toys can also be considered, as they provide a diverse combination of toys to give children richer learning stimulation, promoting balanced development in cognition, movement, social skills, and emotions.

Summarize

Hape crocodile pull-along toy is a high-quality push and pull toy designed for children over 12 months old. Through simple pushing and pulling actions, it effectively promotes gross motor development, balance, and coordination. The product is made from eco-friendly wood and non-toxic paint, meeting international safety standards, and the rubber wheel design further protects home floors.

No matter if it's the first choice for 1-year-old toys or 2-year-old toys, or used as kindergarten teaching aids, this crocodile pull toy can effectively enhance children's physical coordination, spatial awareness, and imagination, laying a solid foundation for future engagement with more complex educational toys. According toHong Kong Department of Health Child Development GuidelinesPull-along toys are an important tool for the development of 1-2 year old children, allowing them to explore and grow through play.