11 Best Toys on Wheels

Every kid knows that man's best invention is the wheel. So do parents. That's why we've rounded up a list of the best toys on wheels for kids and parents who like to be on the go, like you.

A balance bike that means business, the bold PlasmaBike can handle up to 55 pounds, but weighs just six—meaning when they get tired of all their tooling around, it's an easy haul (probably for you) back home.

Safety first—but does that mean they can't have a little fun with it? Try Raskullz's line of crazy and attention-grabbing helmets to keep their brain matter covered.

Nothing proves your independence more than your own car. Just ask any toddler who wants to wheel around on his or her own. The Skipper line of themed ride-on toys (recommended for ages 1 and up) comes with castor wheels so they can roll in any direction and a wooden handle to keep them securely in control.

You might consider this a step up from a regular scooter, as kids don't need to step down on the pavement to propel themselves along on the YFlicker Flow series. Instead, they use a downhill skiing style of motion to move and, as they get more confident, carve sharp turns.

When it comes to constantly buying new toys to amuse the kids you have to draw the line somewhere. Which is exactly the point of Chalktrail. It attaches to the back of their scooter allowing them to mark their movements as they wheel along.

The high price tag might initially put you off, but considering the age range accommodated by the Kettcar, this is one durable and dynamic ride the kids will enjoy for years—once they get the hang of it. Comes with four separate seat adjustments to fit most ages and stages (recommended for ages 4 and up.)

For simple surfers—kids who want to enjoy the basics of skateboarding but are not yet ready for tricks and flips—the 70's style retro board from Zippy covers all the bases with a sturdy construction that makes for smooth gliding on most surfaces.

Parenting can have its ups and downs. The Outback wagon can empathize, but in this case, it's a good thing. Fold the seat up and strap the kids in safely, or fold the seats down and it becomes a flatbed ready to transport anything. Our favourite part? The detachable side bag that carries their snacks and stuffies so nothing gets squished underfoot.

The push trike never goes out of style for good reason: it perfectly serves its purpose of a transition bike for burgeoning three wheelers. Kettler's well constructed version offers a Limited Turn Radius to reduce tipping and a Quik-Adjust frame that easily adjusts to fit different aged children. We also love the tubeless air tires for a smooth and quiet ride.

Not just one of the lightest carriers in the bike trailer market, the JoyTrax SE2 also offers the roomiest inside seating for your precious cargo. It also comes with removable and washable seat pads for all those spilt snacks that seem to be inevitable however you cargo your kids around.

Ramp things up with an easy fold up mini incline that will add some additional fun to their regular wheeling around routine.

There is nothing like your first set of wheels—and learning to ride them is a very big deal. Check out more not-to-be-missed bikes, trikes and gear for all ages.