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Ride On Fun…Eco-Style!

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I have a very active 2 year old who doesn’t like to be indoors.  How convenient, particularly when I’ve been sick for many, many weeks (I’ll update you on how I’ve been feeling in another post).  To be honest, I haven’t felt much like doing anything until recently, but staying in would not have been fair to my little boy.  Thankfully, we’ve been able to utilize the preschool in the mornings which gives me time to rest and prepare for the afternoon with him.  Many of our afternoons have been spent outside, since it’s the time when I usually feel the best.  And most recently we’ve been playing with this:

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That, is a Skitter ride on toy car…and my son goes giddy over it.  Oh…and he calls it his “bike.”  It’s so cute I can’t discourage it!  This self-propelled ride on toy, designed for children 2 years old and above, is a fun way to get children moving.  It comes assembled and does not require batteries.  Can you say mom-friendly? The way it works is that the child puts his/her feet on the footpads and uses his/her upper and core body while moving the steering wheel back and forth.  It doesn’t require a ton of coordination, but my son is still mastering the concept (he tends to use it in it’s more organic form as a conventional ride on toy that he pushes with his feet).

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I like the fact that my son can use it both inside and outside.  It’s a little big for him (since he’s only two) but he’s definitely better at it than he was a few weeks ago.  The Skitter received Dr. Toy’s Best Products award and moms (including me!) love that it promotes the development of coordination and strength.  For a ride on toy, I find it a bit pricey at $69.95 but it’s on sale at this time for $55.95.  When you consider how much use your child (or children) will get out of it, it’s worth checking out.

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364 Responses to Ride On Fun…Eco-Style!

  6. I learned that the Skitter comes in six color choices. That’s a lot of choices for one product, most bikes & ride-on toys come in only 1 or 2 choices…blue or pink. Love it!

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  7. I learned;We are an American Company based in Southern California owned by parent company WCNGroup

    I like the red one

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  13. I would love the Skitter in any color for my Daycare Kiddos.. They would love this great toy..
    I went to Skitter and had a look around.. I learned this is an American Company based in Southern California. I love that this toy is so much fun and it doesn’t even take Batteries.. it is kid powered.. Yeah!!!

    Thanks for the chance

    itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com

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  16. On May 8th, 2006 SkitterToys was honored with the award, Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence by renowned toy and play expert, Dr. Toy. Dr. Toy’s Guide
    Both of my children would love one of these.

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  19. I learned that they have been assured by our manufacturer that there products are Lead Free. safety is there number priority. their children play on their Skitters daily, not just because we have them, but they truly enjoy the best ride on toy in the world.

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  38. The Plasma Car is from the same manufacturer, but it costs more bc it’s imported from Canada (and the service isn’t as great).

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  41. I learned that the Skitter has a Weight – 8.36 lbs., Length – 32″ in., Height-16.5″in., Width – 13″ in.

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  64. entered Tanya’s PhotoTherapy with the KODAK Easyshare W1020 Wireless Digital Frame *Fabulous Giveaway!*

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  90. I really like the purple skitter and I really like that it is a very safe toy. (used in hospitals etc.)The Skitter is one of the safest toys made with its plastic molded body construction and two front safety stabilizer wheels that prevent the toy from going end over. This is a cool feature. I like how it just takes the power of your arms to move it. I have 4 kids at different ages and they would all love this. thanks for the giveaway .

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  100. I learned they are safe and lead free and people up to 81 have ridden them! They look like they are so much fun and I love the design-like something from the Jetson’s!

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  103. I think its funny that they say even grandparents can use it! And that some moms have lost weight playing with their kids using it–that would rock!

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  106. The green one would really be a hit with the big-boy {dad} and the little guy {Junior}. Dad drives a big green tractor and Junior likes to pretend he’s driving one too. The only problem here is that Junior is reallly driving a cardboard box on which he crayola-ed green.

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  108. this is for any age and as long as you can sit on it, you can play with it- builds strength in legs and coordination

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  109. In 2006 SkitterToys was honored with the award, Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence by renowned toy and play expert, Dr. Toy. Thanks for the chance!

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  120. Ride the Skitter in a house with hardwood floors,
    and the new upgraded wheels do not scuff or leave a mark!
    The yellow one I’d like to gift to my niece.

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  129. I found it interesting and neat that they have supplied Skitters to Hospitals, therapy clinics and schools that work with kids with special needs.

    mscoffee77(AT)juno(DOT)com

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  134. I learned that it is made at an American Company based in Southern California owned by parent company WCNGroup

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  135. I learned from a review “We were not sure if we could have the kids continue to ride the Skitter in the house with our new hardwood floors, but the new upgraded wheels do not scuff or leave a mark, life is good again.”

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  147. I have entered Tanya’s plastic containers giveaway and Mommy Googles Strong bones, digital photo frame and cheese slicer giveaway

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  149. Would have to check with my grandson’s mother about color, but my choice would be yellow. I learned that on May 8th, 2006 SkitterToys was honored with the award, Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence by renowned toy and play expert, Dr. Toy.

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  166. entered Tanya’s PhotoTherapy with the KODAK Easyshare W1020 Wireless Digital Frame *Fabulous Giveaway!*

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  172. I learned that having the upgraded wheels not only adds significant performance but also another color choice.

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  189. I really like the fact that replacement parts are available. My kids tend to be pretty rough on toys, so being able to purchase a replacement part instead of a whole toy is a huge bonus:o)

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  192. I learned that the Skitter is not just a childs toy, it can be used by anyone 2 and up! And it improves core strength and coordination! Awesome!

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  208. Commitments

    *Safe Toys
    *Superior customer service
    *Expert toy & play advice
    *Dedication to kids

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

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  224. Many children’s hospitals, rehab and therapeutic centers use the toy as part of their therapy process. I think that’s great! Thank you!

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  228. I learned that it comes in 6 different colors, that is amazing to be able to choose from so many colors for one product.
    lgrieser(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  243. I learned that the newest upgraded wheel design wheels are made of Polyurethane and come with ABS bearings that will make the ride smoother and quieter. The wheels were tested on a lot of surfaces and do not leave marks.

    lebizyb AT q DOT com

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  247. omgsh. That is the cutest thing. My best friends baby turns one yr on the 25th and this would be the perfect gift! [and eco friendly = a plus]
    even if i dont win where can u get one of these awesome things?

    -Jessica

    jessicasjunk08 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  250. I learned the Skitter is for for kids as young as 18 months all the way up to an 81 year old Grandmother 🙂

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  254. I learned that In the Beginning-Skitter and Plasma Car were from the same manufacturer. Now- the Skitter car is now with a new manufacturer to do seeking the highest Quality of Skitter toy production.
    macd82 at gmail dot com

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  255. I learned The Skitter toy recommended safe weight limit is 150 lbs. The Skitter toy is made of high quality PP (Polypropylene) and ABS Recycled Plastic making it safe, durable and light. Alsoyou can only buy it online.

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  267. I learned that “In the Beginning-Skitter and Plasma Car were from the same manufacturer. Now- the Skitter car is now with a new manufacturer to do seeking the highest Quality of Skitter toy production.”

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  275. I learned that the ride on toys Steering Wheels are complete- Includes bolt, nut, washer, knurled expansion flang cartridge. This part can be used if you strip the knurling on the knurled expansion flang cartridge. Proper tightening of the bolt will prevent this from happening.

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  280. I learned that SkitterToys only sells the Skitter ride on toy car only online, and that it comes in 6 different colors.

    Twincere(at)gmail(dot)com

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  299. I learned that a recent article on MSN Lifestyle discusses raising a good citizen. The main point is that the teaching begins at home. Children have big ears and role model everything they see and hear.

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  309. They also have unspoken reward that we receive is that from the many children’s hospitals, rehab and therapeutic centers that have used the toy as part of their therapy process.

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  320. I learned that on May 8th, 2006 SkitterToys was honored with the award, Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence by renowned toy and play expert, Dr. Toy.

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  324. I learned that SkitterToys was honored with the award, Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence . What a cool toy!

    cksquared_designs (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  329. I love that this company provides it’s own replacement parts… so many times you have to get rid of the toys because one thing breaks when it would be less expensive just to fix it… Great job! I love the green skitter.

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  337. The Skitter is best used on level, smooth, hard surfaces (concrete, hardwood floors, tile). We have developed custom manufactured polyurethane wheels that increase the ride comfort, style and ease of maneuvering your Skitter

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  348. I learned that they won Best Smart Toy and Product of Excellence by renowned toy and play expert, Dr. Toy.

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  350. Many childrens hospitals, rehab and therapeutic centers have used the toy as part of their therapy process 🙂

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  351. HAHAHA! I think it’s great grandparents can use it too. I can see myself out there with my 2 yr old grandson taking his toy. He’d really wonder what was going on =)

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  357. I learned that SkitterToys sells the Skitter only online.
    Thanks for the awesome review,giveaway,and 4 the entry:)

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