Kids Push & Pull Toys - Wheelbarrows, Wagons & Trolleys

Kids Push & Pull Toys, Wheelbarrow and Kids Wagon

Our HipKids push and pull toys will make a great addition to any child's indoor or outdoor play area. Our range includes steel toy wheelbarrows, wagons, toy shopping trolleys, doll prams and more.

Push and pull toys are ideal for children still learning to walk. As they’ve already learned how to push themselves up from the floor and into an upright position, push and pull toys can help speed up the actual walking process by giving them something to hold onto and balance with while they learn.

Playing with push and pull toys also helps to strengthen their shoulders, arms and hands, promotes wrist extension, visual attention and hand-eye and bilateral coordination. It can also help them improve their problem solving skills as they figure out ways to negotiate their toy around obstacles in their path.

Are push toys safe for babies?

Widely considered to be a safer alternative to a baby walker, a push toy is a great way to assist your child as they learn to take their first steps. Unlike a standard walker, kids push toys let your child see both their legs and feet so they are able to mimic walking in a far more natural way. To keep your baby safe when they are using their push and pull toys, make sure their path is clear from any obstacles and that they are supervised at all times. It’s also important they are only using push and pull toys when they are of an age where their muscles and sensory systems are developed enough to handle this sort of toy.

At what age can a child use push and pull toys?

As mentioned, we recommend basing your decision on your little one’s physical abilities and the development of their body systems. Typically, children will use push along toys anywhere from six months to three years of age, as the majority of babies start to walk between the ages of nine to 15 months old. Keep in mind, every child develops differently — so if they are taking a little longer to walk, it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong but you can always check in with your pediatrician to be sure.

Your baby will learn how to push before they learn how to pull, so once they’re comfortable using a toy like a kids push car, it could be a good time to start introducing pull along toys into their play. Often used by children between 15-18 months of age, pull along toys channel different aspects of development like problem-solving skills, fine motor strength and whole-body coordination.

Do push toys help babies walk?

Yes! Push along toys will help your baby develop their walking and motor skills as well as giving them the opportunity to burn off some energy. A worthwhile investment, kids push toys helps children build strength, balance and confidence as they start their walking journey. Push along toys that resemble real life objects like our prams and shopping trolleys are also a great way to encourage your child’s imagination and support their self-esteem through role play. Many of our push along toys, like our trucks, have space in the front for your baby to take their toy friends for a ride too.

What is a pull toy?

A pull along toy can come in many shapes and sizes but it’s essentially some form of object like a chicken or a truck on wheels that your child can pull behind them on a string. Much like a push along toy, pull toys encourage balance and coordination but they will engage different hand, arm, leg and torso muscles.

Kids pull toys can train a child’s eyes to work in conjunction with the rest of the body, teaching them an early lesson in cause and effect as well as the extent of their own strength. Pull along toys can also provide your child with a sense of independence and confidence as they are the one choosing where their toy will go as well as how to problem solve as they navigate through an environment. Discover why this iconic children’s toy has stood the test of time and browse our push and pull toys today!

Why HipKids is a favourite with Aussie families

At HipKids, our promise is to supply quality kids toys, furniture and decor that meet your expectations and comply with Australian Safety Standards. And we back what we sell with a 1 Year Structural Warranty for your complete peace of mind.

Starting out in 2006, we have been offering our unique range of products to Australian families for more than a decade and we are renowned for our excellent customer service, realistic prices and total dedication to sourcing and supplying only the very best products.

Our range has been hand-selected by our staff to meet our criteria of quality, durability and enjoyability, and every item we stock comes with our famous 30 Day Money Back Guarantee. That means if you aren’t happy with your purchase for any reason, we’ll give you your money back or exchange the item for another of equal value (conditions apply).

Everything you buy from us also includes a built-in donation, because HipKids gives one dollar from every transaction to a life-changing project for kids as part of our I=change initiative. So, not only are you giving your children what they want, you’re also putting a smile on the faces of less fortunate kids as well.

It’s all part of our positive shopping experience and we’re confident you won’t find a store like ours anywhere else in Australia.

Give the gift of play with a push and pull toy

HipKids is an Australian owned family business and we specialise in the supply of well made, well designed products that are fun to play with and totally unique.

We have kids of our own (the reason we began the business) and we know kids can be a little rough on their possessions sometimes, so we only sell toys and furniture that are able to stand up to the needs of the average Australian family.

So if you’re in Melbourne, why not come and see us at our Inner East Melbourne showroom and check out our awesome range for yourself? Our trading hours are 9.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 1pm Saturday.

Or if you do your shopping online, you can pay with our secure checkout facility and have your order delivered to you anywhere in the country. We make every effort to despatch orders within 24 hours of receiving them and finalising payment.

Sign up for our newsletter by filling in your details and becoming a VIP member. Not only will you stay abreast of all the latest offers from HipKids, you’ll also receive a free gift with your first purchase of $150 or more. We’re all about making shopping easy, so come and see us at HipKids, where every age group is catered for and every item is a ton of fun.

Since 2006, HipKids has been committed to delivering handpicked, premium children’s toys that you won’t be able to find in regular retail stores. Sourcing and supplying only the best, with our carefully curated selection of products we are able to introduce new generations to the beauty of traditional, wooden toys. Our push and pull toys are designed to feel fresh and on-trend while giving a nod to the classic toys that inspire us. When push comes to shove, no one does children’s toys better.

We help them find their feet

With our push and pull toys, gone will be the days when you have to physically carry or wheel your little one everywhere you go. When a child starts walking, it’s an exciting time that indicates they are developing and healthy. A playtime staple, push and pull toys have been keeping children entertained and flourishing for decades. As they take their first steps towards independence and exploration, a kids push toy will assist them in developing the skills they’ll need to socialise and become more involved in the home and community.

Built to last

We know kids can sometimes be a little rough on their toys, so we only stock high quality, sturdy and well-designed products. Made from solid and safe materials, our wooden pull and push along toys will always comply with Australian Safety Standards. Providing many years of play, our push and pull toys are sure to last long enough to be passed down to another child after your baby outgrows them. Forget the plastic throwaway toys and educate your kids on sustainability for the future when you invest in our push and pull toys.

Tonnes of fun

Watching your little one discover how to walk is truly a milestone moment for everyone in the family and our push and pull toys are here to help every step of the way. You can shop with complete confidence as we offer both a one-year structural warranty as well as a 30-day money-back guarantee. If for any reason you aren’t completely happy with your purchase just return it to us within 30 days and you can choose to exchange it or receive your money back.

When you place your order safely and securely through our online store, we will attempt to dispatch your order within 24 hours of receiving and finalising your payment, no matter where you are in Australia. To say thank you for choosing Hip Kids, when you sign up and make your first purchase over $150, we will send you a free gift. If you have any questions simply phone, email or contact us through our Live Chat.

Like our push and pull toys, we stock plenty of toys that will encourage your child’s development and stimulate their imagination. Shop our entire educational collection and discover bestsellers like our puzzles and pretend play sets.