Rocking Horses Buying Guide, Stores, and Prices
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Rocking Horses

Rocking horses  are a great gift, even for a newborn. Unlike baby toys  that will quickly become useless as the newborn grows, a rocking horse will last for years and years. Plus, kids will ride for hours on a rocking horse and they look great in a child's playroom. Some plush rocking horses  require batteries  to make horsey sounds; if you want your child to play quietly, leave out the batteries or opt for a classic wooden rocking horse . If your child is not so keen on horses, plenty of other rocking animals  are available.

Things to Consider

When shopping for a rocking horse, consider the look and quality of the toy.

  • It should be built well so that it will hold up to abuse. Cheap construction can lead to accidents.
  • Check the wooden parts of the toy, feeling for rough spots, or portions that might give a child a splinter.
  • The rocking horse should be comfortable for your child to sit on. Wooden rocking horses may require a blanket  or cushion .
  • Make sure that the saddle  and reins are securely attached to the body of the horse.
  • Choose a size that you feel will be suitable for your child's height and maturity level.
  • Finally, choose the horse that suits your tastes and pleases the child. This toy will become a long-lasting friend.

The only other thing that might come into your mind when shopping for a rocking horse  is the cost, which might come as a shock. Many rocking horses cost upwards of $100. That's because they are built to last and look great. Just consider that a rocking horse is something that will ultimately last longer than any other toy a child gets, and may even be passed on to his or her children someday.

Wooden Rocking Horses

Derby Rocking Horse 

  • Comes in Honey, White Natural, Cherry and Black. 
  • 40 x 13 x 7 inches ; 20 pounds. 
  • Suitable for children 36 months to 8 years.

Eco-Friendly Rocking Horse 

  • Hand-made with hard woods and painted with kid- and eco-friendly materials.
  • 14 pounds.
  • Color vegetable dye finish.

Rody Rocking Horse 

  • Made in Italy by Lucio Londero of quality Scandinavian Birch wood.    
  • 28 x 18 x 22 inches ; 11 pounds. 
  • For children ages 3 years and up.

Pastel Pony Rocking Horse 

  • Pink and purple pastel colored yarn mane and tail.
  • 10 pounds.
  • Perfect for girls.

Chocolate Riding Horse 

  • Designed by Italian tricycle expert Italtrike.
  • Smooth, painted wood.
  • 17 x 23 x 13 inches; 15 pounds.

Plush Rocking Horses

Melissa and Doug Plush Rocking Horse 

  • Made with huggable materials and wooden handles.
  • Makes galloping sound when you press its ear.
  • 13.2 x 34 x 22.8 inches; 19.7 pounds.
  • Suitable for children 2 years and up.

Curly Rocking Horse For Toddlers 

  • Makes three sounds: squeeze ear for snort, squeeze other ear for whinny, tap brand on rear for gallop/trot.
  • 30 x 11 x 25 inches.
  • Minor assemble required. Tools included.

Plush Pinto Rocking Horse 

  • Soft beige and white plush fabric.
  • 19-inch seat to floor height is perfect for children ages 3 to 4 years.
  • Squeeze its ears to hear it whinny and gallop.

Brown Plush Rocking Horse 

  • Brown with black mane and tail.
  • 28 x 15 x 25 inches; 15 pounds.
  • Makes horse sounds.

Mechanical Rocking Horse 

  • Red leatherette saddle trimmed in white plush.
  • Brown leatherette hooves.
  • Head moves up and down and tail wags back and forth.
  • 32.5 x 13 x 22.5 inches; 15 pounds.

Rocking Animals

Plush Rocking Lion 

Plush Rocking Zebra 

Plush Rocking Cow 

Ernie Monkey Baby Rocker 

Plush Rocking Tiger 

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