I can't seem to make a decision for DS2's 1st birthday. DS2 is not walking yet- just scooches around on his bottom (very quickly!!) instead of crawling. He is not really interested in pulling up, etc. I'm sure he will be soon though and I like to get a toy that is in it for the long haul. He does have some outdoor ride on toys as well- this one would be for inside only. We have mostly hardwood with 1 room of berber carpeting.
Again- Wood VS Plastic
Wood/ Metal: Pros- Higher Quality, Beautiful, Haba is made in Germany, heirloom, Radio Flyer had regulators to control speed, no sounds/lights
Cons- Cost, may scratch/ ding walls?, Haba and Radio flyers are just for pushing-not ride-on (scoot with feet), Metal fire engine for riding only. storage for heirloom
Plastic: Pros- Cost, mulitfunctional
Cons- likely MIC, possible sounds/lights
Haba: ~$120
Radio Flyer: $80
Wheely bug: $60
Chicco train- $40 no batteries required- this one's seat is taller as well so it may last longer?
Little Tykes- ~$40
Steel Fire Engine $40 I don't know who this is made by/ where??
More Pics in 2nd post- I'm over my limit.