Congratulations to our giveaway winners – Cari, Sonya and Tabitha!

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I love the look on my kids’ faces when they see something with wheels under the tree. Here are my picks for some great ride-on toys for every age – and 3 great giveaways in a super short contest below!

Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug – Perfect for tiny riders over the age of 1, the Prince Lionheart Wheely Bugs are just as fun to ride as they are adorable to look at. Available in 6 unisex designs, choose from a ladybug, bee, cow, mouse, tiger or pig to take for a whirl. The seat is padded, easy to clean and resistant to potential “accidents” from over-excitement. The multi-directional coaster wheels and handy handle will keep your tiny rider amused ride after ride. Safe for indoor or outdoor use. (Also available with a large seat for kids 3+.) $50 at Amazon.com

Kickboard USA Mini and Maxi scooter – These 3-wheeled scooters definitely make it on my top 10 list of must-haves. My kids were riding the Mini version before they were two years old and now at 5.5 and 4, they can zoom around corners, jump off of curbs and do a handful of other head-turning tricks. And we’ve had no major wipeouts or ER visits! The scooters are durable, stable, easy to ride, come in a ton of fun colors and are fairly compact. The Mini Kick is geared for kids 2-5 years old while the Maxi Kick is best for kids 6-11 (or up to 120 lbs.) The Mini comes with a T-bar handle while the Maxi also has the option of the pilot stick which allows for the best performance and handling.  

Kickboard has also been adding to their collection of accessories for the scooters including bags, bells, lights and plush buddies. But don’t let the kids have all the fun! Kickboard USA also makes 2-wheel and 3-wheel scooters for the 11-111 crowd. I recently tried out this 2-wheeled number and had a blast zipping around the block with my kids. Now if only it had a cup holder to make my walk to Starbucks faster…. Starting at $85 at Kickboard USA and totally worth it. (Scroll down for a giveaway!)

KaZAM Balance Bike – When your tot is ready to trade up, consider skipping the training wheels and going to a balance bike first. With my first, we did training wheels and it took some time to ween him off them. With my second, I’m hoping to bypass the transition by using the KaZAM Balance bike. What sets KaZAM apart?

It took a few minutes for my son to get a hang of it, but I’m hoping this will help us bypass training wheels in a few months and go straight to a regular bike. The KaZAM seems durable and is easy to steer. I only wish the seat was a little wider. KaZAM comes in red, blue, orange, green and pink and also comes bundled with a helmet for a complete ready-to-ride package. $100 at KaZAM (Scroll down for a giveaway!)

Trek Jet 20 – When your rider is ready for a real bike, Trek makes superb, sturdy bikes that will easily last through multiple children. I’m not a particular fan of cartoon characters plastered over bikes, and I love that Trek bikes look and are made like grown-up bikes. The Jet 20 is geared for kids 6 and older depending on height and ability. It features 20″ wheels, the option of either coaster or hand breaks (one of my fav features) and cool extras like a kickstand, fenders, plates, pads. The bike has a lightweight aluminum frame that means I can hoist it up on our bike rack, and a construction that will last through everything from neighborhood rides to off-road adventures AND still be passed down to younger brothers. The Jet 20 comes in blue or green though girls may prefer the color selection of the similarly designed Mystic 20. Like all Trek bikes, the Jet 20 has a lifetime warranty. Available for $220 at Trek Bikes.

** GIVEAWAYS ** Three awesome giveaways in this short contest! Enter once for all three items (if you’re only interested in one of them – mention that in the comments so I don’t send you something you don’t want!) Enter by leaving a comment below. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

1) a Kickboard USA Mini or Maxi scooter(color options may depend on available stock)

2) a Kickboard USA white 2-wheeled Kick Scooter for teens or adults (up to 220 lbs)

3) a KaZAM Balance Bike in any color (except pink)

Earn additional entries by tweeting about the contest with the hashtag #MWSridegiveaway or posting about the contest on Facebook. Be sure to leave us an additional comment for each extra entry you do.

Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Sorry no PO boxes. Contest open until 11:59pm on Wednesday, December 14th!

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Note: MWS was not paid for this post. Some of the companies provided samples for review.

Comments

  1. Marci Campbell says

    This is an awesome contest! The products look like a lot of fun!

  2. Hope Stevens says

    These look great-my kids would especially live the scooter or balance bike!

  3. Our boys would love the Kick scooter or the mini or max scooter. Thanks for the giveaway!

    aemgeg4 (@) yahoo (dot) com

  4. I tweeted aemgeg4 (@( yahoo (dot) com

    https://twitter.com/#!/adamiller28/status/146586439268827136

  5. Suzy Meckstroth says

    My son would love to continue kickboarding with the Maxi kickboard. Thanks:)

  6. Love our Kickboard Minis and we’re ready for the Maxi!

  7. Thanks for the opportunity!

  8. Cindy Bayless says

    Thanks for the opportunity to win big!! Cindy

  9. i would love the bike!!!

  10. All of these look phenomenal, and with four kids under 7, we could find a use for every one of them!

  11. I would love to be entered for all three rides
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  12. The wheely bug is so cute!

  13. Sonya Morris says

    What great items to have for a giveaway!! I would love to have any of these for my three girls!!

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  16. I would love to win any of your amazing prizes but especially the balance bike!

  17. Jessica Beard says

    I would love to win the bike or a mini scooter for my son! jj250@aol.com

    Thanks so much for the opportunity!

  18. These look like fantastic items you have selected. I can attest to the hopes presented in regards to the balance bike. My son was 2 1/2 yrs of age when I put him on a balance bike (not as classic as the one you selected of course) and by 3 he was pedaling his little heart out without the use of any training wheels!! Dont forget to enjoy the moment of letting go of the seat! 🙂

  19. Nikki Studt says

    We Would LOVE LOVE LOVE a trek jet 20. My four year old is almost ready! How timely a gift that would be! Love your scooters, we own 3! It’s a neighborhood phenomena around here! Ho ho ho!

  20. We have a mini scooter that we LOVE and are ready to move up to a maxi.

  21. Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love to win a mini scooter for my son!

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