Best Ride-On Toys for 1 and 2 Year Olds

For a one or two year old, the honest answer is a push-along or a foot-to-floor car. A low-powered 6V electric ride-on can follow once a child sits steadily and steers, and only with an adult close by. This guide lists what we have in stock, using only the facts on each product listing.

Please read the listing and the manual, and check your child's height and weight against the listing, before you buy anything with a motor. An electric ride-on is not a baby toy, and no listing figure replaces your own judgement of your child.

What matters at one and two years old

Start with push-along and foot-to-floor

A push-along has no motor, no battery and no charging. Your child sits, pushes with their feet or is pushed by you, and learns steering and balance at their own pace. Our push-along collection and ride-on toys up to 1 year old are the places to begin.

Size, height and weight

Every listing gives height and weight figures, and they matter more than the age on the box. A toddler who is tall for their age may outgrow a small seat quickly, and a smaller child may not reach the pedal or the steering. As a general rule, a child should sit with their back supported and reach the controls comfortably.

Age on the listing

Each listing records a maximum listed age for each product, not a minimum. A product listed up to 5 years is not automatically right for a one year old. Check the product page and manual for any guidance on the youngest rider.

Voltage: 6V or 12V

As a general rule, higher voltage means more power, and 6V models are the gentler end of the electric range. The 6V products in the table use a single motor (for example 1 x 20W), while the 12V products in the table use two. Voltage alone does not tell you how fast a model goes, and we do not list speeds for these products.

Parental remote control

A parental remote lets an adult steer or stop the ride-on from a distance, which many families like for the smallest riders. Of the products below, only the Ford Mustang GT style 12V lists a parental remote control. It is a 12V car listed up to 5 years, so it suits a child who is already steady in a seat, rather than a first ride for a one year old.

Push handle and carrying

A push handle lets you steer a young child when they are tired or not ready to steer. Among these products, only the Ford Mustang lists a transport handle. If a push handle matters to you, check each listing before ordering.

Harness, seat belt and supervision

Check each listing for any seat belt or harness and use it if one is fitted. An adult should stay within arm's reach, keep the ride-on away from steps, water and roads, and choose flat, open ground. Supervision matters more than any feature in a table.

Ride-ons for 1 and 2 year olds in stock

Prices and stock checked on 10 November 2026.

The list is short because most of our range is made for slightly older children. We have only listed products with a maximum listed age of 3 to 5 years, in stock, electric or push only. Where a product lists no voltage or motor, we show it as not listed.

Push-along and foot-to-floor choices

The Mercedes SLK 55 AMG foot-to-floor car is a push car at £25, with no battery. The CityPlay bus push-along and activity set is a push product at £39. For a child just finding their feet, these are the sensible first step.

Gentle 6V electric options

The Classic 6V ride-along car lists an integrated footrest and is listed up to 3 years. The BMW S1000RR 6V trike is also listed up to 3 years, and the Harley style police trike 6V and SmileyTruck are listed up to 4 years. The SparkleQuad 6V is a quad listed up to 5 years.

Ride-on tractors

Tractors are a favourite at this age and a frequent search. The SmileyTrac 12V tractor is the one in stock that fits our rule, listed up to 5 years with two 20W motors. For more, see our ride-on tractors, although many are made for older children.

What to check before buying

• The listed height and weight figures against your child, measured at home.
• Whether the listing or manual gives guidance for the youngest riders.
• Whether you want a parental remote control, and whether the listing includes one.
• Where it will be used: flat, open ground away from roads, steps and water.
• Who will assemble it, and how long that takes. Our help pages cover the next steps.

• Assembly videos for putting a ride-on together before the first ride.
• Battery charging and maintenance for charging and looking after the battery.
• The RiiRoo showroom experience if you would rather see a ride-on in person.
• How our warranty works.

Where to browse next

For more choice, see toy cars for 2 year olds, toy cars for toddlers and ride-on toys up to 2 years old. Free mainland UK delivery applies to our ride-ons. If your child is nearly three, our guide to ride-ons for 3 year olds is the next step up. Other guides: 4 and 5 year olds and 6 year olds.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best electric car for a 1 year old?

We would not call any electric car the best choice for a one year old. For that age we suggest a push-along or foot-to-floor car first. If you are considering a 6V electric model, check the manual, check your child's height and weight against the listing, and stay beside them.

Can a 1 year old have a ride-on car with remote control?

Some ride-ons include a parental remote so an adult can steer or stop. In our current stock, the Ford Mustang GT style 12V lists one, with a maximum listed age of 5 years. Check the listing and manual to decide whether it suits your child, and never leave a young child unattended on it.

What toy cars suit 2 year olds?

Foot-to-floor and push cars suit many two year olds, and low-voltage 6V models are the gentler electric option. See our toy cars for 2 year olds collection and compare the listed height and weight figures. Always supervise.

Is there a ride-on tractor for a 2 year old?

The SmileyTrac 12V tractor is the tractor in stock that fits this guide, listed up to 5 years. It has no parental remote listed, so an adult needs to stay close. Check the manual and your child's size first.

Where do I find a ride-on for a baby or toddler?

Start with the push-along and ride-on toys up to 1 and 2 years old collections. Those are limited, so the table above shows what is in stock today.