Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug - Large

Reviews of Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug - Large

1.) Large vs. Small
Reviewed by: S. Durham
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I'm reviewing this just for those of you who might be confused by the large vs. small models. My 2 year old son is pretty small for his age - maybe 25 pounds, maybe 34 inches. He's tiny. So when I saw that the "large" wheely bug is supposedly for 3 years old and up I figured my tiny guy would certainly need the small. Still, I hated to buy the wrong size and then have to ship it back. So I found a store in town that offers wheely bugs and went there to physically have my son try them out. Am I glad I did! The small is so tiny that I cannot imagine it being appropriate for any child. If your child is so small as to need the small version, chances are he or she should not be riding it. Remember, these things do not have seat belts or other safety features. It's a fast-moving ride-on, on chair casters. The small model looks suitable for a stuffed doll, perhaps. My son fits on the large version with no problem. His feet hit the floor flat. He can climb on and off with no difficulty. Also, be aware that this really only rolls well on hardwood floors or other smooth, flat surfaces. It's tough to roll on carpet of any sort - even area rugs. Would work well on a smooth, flat driveway or in an unfinished basement. So please do not hesitate to purchase the large model, unless your child is very young or very, very tiny (maybe shouldn't be on this toy, in that case), and do be sure you have someplace where your child can have fun riding it.

2.) Lots of wheely fun
Reviewed by: R. Richards
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We got this for my daughter's first birthday, and it has been her favorite present. She is a very active child, and loves pushing it around the living room. She is a little small to ride on it yet (her legs don't touch the floor solidly enough), but she seems very content to push it every which way. She loves that it will go any direction she wants without having to use a steering wheel (a result of the castor type wheels). She is also fascinated by the antennae, which bounce around when she bops them. It is also very durable, and the leather covering is well stitched and very strong. I'm sure this toy will last for a long time. It's also nice that it seems to work on just about every surface we've tried (carpet, hard wood floors, deck and reed outdoor carpet). **Update** 4/3/2010 - Our "bug" is now 3 years old and continues to be a favorite toy for both my daughter and her friends. She can still ride it (at almost 4 years old), and it still looks brand new. This is a really excellent poduct.


3.) Good scoot toy
Reviewed by: BKiz Raleigh,NC
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My 22 month old daughter seems to enjoy this toy. She scoots around the house on it a lot. It is a great, smooth ride on wood floors and she is able to go in all directions easily. However, when she hits a rug or carpet, the toy tips over or won't move much at all. I would recommend it if there is plenty of flat floor space available. It seems to be well made and durable.

4.) BEST TOY EVER for 12 months-5 years
Reviewed by: Teacher mom of 2 midwest
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I purchased my daughter the wheely bug when she was 3, and she loved it so much I had to get the smaller version of the wheely bee for my 1yo son... it was hard for him at first, but now at 18 months he and his big sister ride around the house all...day... long. This thing is something I will keep to pass down to my grandchildren. They absolutely are heirloom quality. I just can't imagine having a plastic junky ride on toy when this is available. It is absolutely the best.

5.) Large vs. Small
Reviewed by: packlet Berkeley, CA
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I read the reviews before purchasing this item and was leaning towards the large wheely bug because of what another customer wrote. However, I'm glad I saw a picture someone posted of their 11 month old son on the small wheely bug because that ultimately gave me the best information about scale.

My daughter got this when she was 9 months old. She is a shorty at 27", and the small fit her perfectly. She has great balance and loves ride on toys. The comment about a baby small enough to fit the small wheely bug is probably too small for the toy is nonsense. It depends on your child. My daughter absolutely loves this toy.

6.) A Wheely Great Ride On!
Reviewed by: Hollie Schultz Chicago, IL
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1JZ7S8OZFD8W3 A video review of the Wheely Bug.

7.) Love the Wheely Bug!
Reviewed by: rebcat Virginia
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This is a great toy! I'm a pediatric occupational therapist and love to find great toys that allow kids to develop their motor skills. I recommend it all the time!


8.) Great toy, but don't by the small size
Reviewed by: Emell Providence, RI
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My nearly 18 month old just got this toy and she likes it quite a bit. She doesn't love it (yet) because she hasn't yet gotten the hang of how to make it "go" while she is sitting on it. But she will figure it out eventually. Meanwhile, Dad and Mom push her around, and she thinks it's great. The omni-directional capability is terrific, so much better than toys that only go forward and back.

We bought the large size in spite of the age recommendation (3-5 yrs,) and it's a good thing we did. Our daughter is tall for her age, but not abnormally so, and she can sit astride this bug with both feet on the ground. If it was any smaller she would outgrow it almost immediately.

This is a cute, fun toy, but wait to get it for your child until after he/she has been walking for 3 months or so. A child needs to possess a certain amount of vertical stability before attempting to play with this toy as it will scoot away from her at the lightest touch.

9.) This thing ROCKS!
Reviewed by: Teacher mom of 2 midwest
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My daughter got this when she was 3 and at 4 years old she still rides it all over the place, it spins in circles, sideways, back and forth... its so awesome. Every kid that comes over hops on it and goes for a ride. It's truly one of the best toys I've ever bought her, we're getting the smaller one for our 1 year old as well. I can't wait! I recommend this to everyone I know, totally worth the $$!

10.) My Little One Loves to Buzzzzzz Around
Reviewed by: D. Greco Manorville, NY USA
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My 16 month old daugter loves her Small Bee Wheely Bug. She squeals & buzzes with delight as she ride around the kitchen. She is able to get on & off it with ease. It's very sturdy, but light enough to bring with you if you needed to a friend or family members home.

11.) Excellent ride-on
Reviewed by: Pearl Philadelphia, USA
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We bought the 'Wheely Bug' for our son, who, has a lot of fun playing with it (riding on it/pushing it around/playing with the feelers)

This is truly an excellent ride-on.
-Its light weight and easy to carry around
-Its sturdy
-Its small enough that it can be tucked away in a corner
-The wheels move freely, and so, baby can navigate turns very easily without having to back out or tipping over

We wish toys of this quality were easier to find.

12.) LOVE IT
Reviewed by: Mama-of-3 Tennessee
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My girls,ages 2 and 4 years,love the wheely bug. It really keeps them entertained indoors and is safe on the floors finish. They zoom all over the house on this thing. I really should have bought two, as they have so much fun riding that it is hard for them to take turns. I have bought the small wheely bug for my baby's first birthday and the larger for his sisters and I see years of fun ahead on these toys.

13.) We love it, but make sure you buy the right size for your kid.
Reviewed by: spoiler of children Flagstaff, AZ USA
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My son is 17 mos old and he glides around our hardwood floors on this toy. Very well built. He will probably grow out of this fairly quick, though. He seems a little big for it already. Luckily we purchased the larger size for his sister (he barely reaches the ground on that one). Cute and fun!

14.) Wonderful toy
Reviewed by: Mama-of-3 Tennessee
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I bought this for my baby's first birthday. He scoots around on it on the carpet and really seems to like it. His sisters(ages 2 & 4), on the other hand, LOVE IT! They are all over the house on this thing. We have wood and tile floors throughout the house and this is a perfect indoor ride-on. I am ordering the larger size today for my girls, but they are quite content zooming around on the tiny version until it arrives!

15.) Bee purchased in two sizes
Reviewed by: B. Petino
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Purchased the small bee for my grandson and nephew who are both 12 months and my sister liked it so much she got the larger size for her 3 year old grandson also....My nephews love them! The 12 month old likes to walk around while holding on to the handle...other adults ask where I got them...not only are they cute but more fun than normal ride on toys because the wheels go in every direction.

16.) Great for older kids, too!
Reviewed by: M. Hertzler East Coast USA
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I bought this for my 4 year old this past Christmas. I was initially worried that she would be too large for it. Those fears were quickly pushed aside when she jumped on proceeded to whoosh around the house. (She is 40lbs and 43 in tall.)

The construction is sturdy, the design is simple and clean, the seat is slightly padded and the wheels spins in all directions. It is the perfect indoor ride on/push toy.

I highly recommend this for all children.

17.) Great toy for little ones!
Reviewed by: MommyofGirls Milton, VT USA
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I bought the wheely bug for my daughter's 1st birthday! She adores it and so does her 3 year old sister! I will probably get the larger one for her at Christmas! You definitely want the smaller one if your child is closer to 1 year old. It takes some time for them to master themselves if they are a new walker but the width and height of the smaller one is good for younger children.

18.) Great walker/ride-on
Reviewed by: P. Molina Seattle
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When I was buying this, we couldn't find one locally to decide whether to get the large or the small, so hopefully this helps some...

My daughter was 9 months when we got this. She is on the tall side for her age so we got the large size. It was just a tiny bit too big...she could just barely touch her tiptoes while seated. But she loved to stand facing it, holding onto the handlebar and push it around. Now that she is 10 months, she already can touch better while seated and can scoot a little. And she has mastered the mount/dismount.

19.) Best toy I ever bought
Reviewed by: Claire's mom Wisconsin, USA
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This is the best toy I've ever bought... by far. It is so well constructed. I got it as a gift for my daughter's first birthday, but I gave it to her early. She has been pushing it around since she was 11 months old. I bought the large after reading the reviews, and although she cannot touch the ground yet...it won't be long. I am happy I got the large because I think she will get more use out of it in years to come. For now, she just pushes it all over the house. We have long carpeting and she has no trouble with it at all. I love that it is easily turned around...I don't have to get her out of tight spots, she can do it herself. We had a wooden Melissa and Doug push toy, but she could not turn it around. So someone had to be at each end, and she'd go in a straight line back and forth. With this one, she can go every which way. I wish we'd had it sooner, I think she might have even walked earlier. Well worth every penny!!!!!!!!

20.) Most Awesome Ride-on Toy Ever!
Reviewed by: Brooke Louisville, KY
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My 18 month old daughter absolutely loves her Wheely Bug! My only regret is that I didn't buy the large size. The small is perfect for her at the moment, but it doesn't seem like it will take long for her to outgrow it.

21.) Great toy!
Reviewed by: Lisbeth Roncarati Vermont
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This is a great toy! We purchased this toy for my son Dylan when he was 10 months old and he spent hours pushing it around the house. He recently turned one and while it is still a little too large for him to ride (we purchased the small size and he is 30 inches tall) he loves to ride on it while mom/dad pushes him around the house. It is a great size, has great castor wheels that enable it to go in any direction, fun antenna-ears that he loves to play with, it's made of wood with a leather seat and is very sturdy. Highly recommend.

22.) Great fun for the toddler set (and their big siblings too)
Reviewed by: C. Douglas Sacramento
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My four year old daughter got this for Christmas. Her little sister already had the small sized ladybug that she hardly ever got to ride it because the 4 year old was constantly stealing it--in fact the biggest problem we had with our original one was that the kids fought over it! Adding the second larger one has been great--they ride them frequently (multiple times a day) and have regular parades and races. The bigger size is perfect for the 4 year old and the smaller size perfect for my 2 year old, even my 7 year old gets on the large sized cow a couple times a week and takes it for a spin. They can turn in circles which is great fun and kinder to the cabinets and furniture (they can more quickly turn on a dime to avoid obstacles). They are incredibly sturdy and well made and the little horns move and are really cute. A little pricey but totally worth it-they stand up to hard use and are incredibly fun and they do not sit in the closet and collect dust. Is so well made that I anticipate selling or giving them away when the kids eventually outgrow them. Highly recommend.

23.) Longevity!
Reviewed by: AF Family Tucson, AZ
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My daughter received a small for her 1st birthday, and is now 3. She still plays with this almost every day. I know it is for indoor use only, but a few times it has made its way outside, and even survived the rough neighbor boy who decided it would make a great ride down the sloped driveway. (Not recommended!!!!!!) But the point being, it survived intact.

So, we're going on using it for 2 1/2 years now, and I am even considering buying the replacement large, as this toy will be surely missed when the girls outgrow "her". My 5 1/2 year old also loves "her" -- and she is TALL. DD5 is clearly too tall for the small, but likes to just scoot around once in a while on her.

24.) giddy-up cowboy
Reviewed by: granpa John St. Louis, MO
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Prince Lionheart 750+7 Wheely Bug Cow Ride-On Toy Size: Large

Perfect gift for 12 month old grandson learning to walk. Functional,rugged,simple design is well constucted. He loves the "horns" on springs!

25.) So cute
Reviewed by: Music Lover Roscoe, IL USA
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My Grandson flies around the house on his bee. This is an awesome toy.

26.) Fabulous Wheely Bug!
Reviewed by: J. Crowe
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We LOVE this toy! This was a 1st bday gift for my daughter, in size LARGE. The small is way too small for most children, particularly for those actually old enought to ride it. Our daughter is not walking well enough yet to ride (as it has fast casters and could get away from her) but I imagine she'll be tearing it up in a few more months. Definitely get the large!

27.) Fantastic for a young child of any age!
Reviewed by: Fish Girl Tucson, AZ
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We purchased the Bee Wheely Bug for our ten month old son and thought we'd save it for his first birthday. It was so cute however that I wanted to see him play with it right away. He pushed it all around the house with one hand while crawling, Yes, of course he is too small to actually ride it, but it is a great toy for him to push all around and see how wheels work. Our son is an average size baby (50th percentile); he weighs ~ 23 pounds and is ~30 inches tall and the large size is perfect for him to push around. When we sit him on it his feet just touch the ground. (The small size Wheely Bug must be microscopic; I can't imagine what child would use it.)
I would recommend this toy for any child. It will provide tons of entertainment for parent and child alike!

28.) Busy Bee Wheely Bug
Reviewed by: Campmom Ingram, TX USA
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Debated for days about which size Wheely Bug to purchase for our grandson's first birthday. He had just started walking on his own. Some were disappointed in how small the small size is, but it is wide so it is perfect for toddlers. I'm glad I decided to start with the small. Our grandson has yet to really get the hang of riding it, but he loves to push it around. Older kids love it, too, as it moves so easily in all directions due to its caster wheels. It is really cute, appears to be well-made, and should last a long time - hopefully for future grandchildren. I recommend the small Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug as a unique, durable, push/ride-on toy for your toddler.

29.) cute and well-made
Reviewed by: NYC mom
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I bought this for my 16 month old son. He is big for his age and the small wheely bug is the right size for him. It is slippery and fast on hard wood floors and he hasn't quite figured out how to use it. It is very cute and made well.

30.) We have on of each...
Reviewed by: A Lesesne Charleston SC USA
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I bought these for our Church preschool and they are very popular. They turn beautifully and roll easily on all but the plush rugs. They are very sturdy and stand up to daily use. We are very please and when/if the time comes to replace them we definitely will!

31.) Great buy for the buck!
Reviewed by: pleased mom! fort mill sc
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This is a great buy for the price! Made of quality materials, rolls smoothly across the floors and looks super cool! Definately a NICE toy for a youngster!!!

32.) A wonderful toy!!
Reviewed by: V. Gorton Washington State
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I purhased this for my granddaughter and she LOVES it!! It's very well made, very durable, colorful and she just really gets excited to ride it! She squeals with delight when her mom and dad pull it out and put her on it. It's a wonderful toy, so colorful and just the right size, she's 6 months old, so they help her "ride" around on it, but she and her parents both love it. I would highly recommend this toy to anyone!

33.) Very Nice
Reviewed by: MC Gear Round Rock, TX United States
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I bought this for my niece (6mths) and she loves it. All four wheels move (all directions), the red part has a little cushion. No assembly required.

34.) Awesome Wheely Bug
Reviewed by: Michael Shaw Benton, KY
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We bought this toy for our grand daughter for her first birthday and she absolutely loved it. The large size was a perfect fit for her and she would not get off of it. Easy for her to get on and off and she could easily move about on it.

35.) Very impressed with the Large Wheely Bug
Reviewed by: Tammy Hook Mentor, OH
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I just received the Large Wheely Bug Bee and am really impressed. It is adorable and seems to be made very well. I have a very active 15 mth old boy and thought this would be a great ride on toy for him. I was considering buying the plastic ride ons that most major retailers carry, but am glad I didn't. This ride on toy has much more movement due to the caster wheels that spin in every direction. He is able to go in any direction, which I love. I highly recommend buying the Large wheely bug versus the small. You won't be disappointed.

36.) Small was a great size for us
Reviewed by: k8 San Diego, CA
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We almost bought a larger size, based on all of the earlier reviews, but the small was just right for us. We bought this for my daughter when she was one. Her feet couldn't quite touch the ground. Now that she's a couple months older, it's just right. The larger size would have been far too big.

You're not supposed to use this as a walker, but my daughter doesn't read the rules. She loves it now that she is very mobile but not quite confident. It goes very fast and in any direction.

I thought this was a little expensive compared to other ride-on and walker toys, but it is well worth it. This is a quality product with features I haven't seen elsewhere. The casters and padding are wonderful.

37.) Cute as a bug!
Reviewed by: L. Morken Cloquet MN
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I purchased both the large mouse and large ladybug. I was very pleased with how well built they are. They are only for children up to 50 pounds, however my grandson who is older and weighs 75 pounds loves to get on them and scoot all over because they are so smooth!

38.) Wheely Bug
Reviewed by: Erica Cosgrove San Jose, CA
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This is a great toy! Our 3-year old son rides it around the house constantly, and we hope that some day, his one-year old sister who we bought it for will get a turn. The great thing is that it's big enough and sturdy enough for bigger kids to play with and the little ones like to grab the antennae and explore it too.

39.) Wonderful Toy
Reviewed by: M. Hertzler East Coast USA
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I bought this for my 12 month old this past Christmas. I was initially worried that he wouldn't be able to do anything with it for another 6 months. Those fears were quickly pushed aside when he got on his knees and proceeded to push the bug all around the house, following his older sister on her large ladybug wheelie.

The construction is sturdy, the design is simple and clean, the seat is slightly padded and the wheels spins in all directions. It is the perfect indoor ride on/push toy.

I highly recommend this for all children.

40.) Cutest ride toy ever!!!
Reviewed by: Laney Reeves California
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We LOVE our wheely bug and so does every single kid that comes over to visit! We bought this for our 9 month old at Christmas and couldn't be happier with the purchase. Our daughter originally would just push it around everywhere, but now she is 1 year old and sits and rides on it. I can see her enjoying her wheely bug for many more years to come!

41.) Wonderful Toy!
Reviewed by: laurawseattle Seattle, WA USA
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We got this for my daughter's first birthday and she loves it. Right now she is enjoying pushing it around (although that is not what it is made for). It has been a hit with several visiting children as well. It is beautifully made and is a nice size. We have wood floors and it glides around perfectly.

42.) love it, well worth the $$
Reviewed by: E. Thompson
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This is a little pricy for a ride on but well worth the $$, you won't be dissapointed, both my 18month old (who this was for) and my 4 yr old love it. Its super cute too. If your going to get a ride on I would go with this, it is much easier for little ones to push themselves around on as it spins in all directions. I got the large because my 18 mnth daughter is tall (90%) and I also have a 4 yr old.

43.) Lots of fun!
Reviewed by: Animama Missouri
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We purchased the Wheely Bug for our daughter's first birthday. We are very pleased with it; our daughter loves. It is very sturdy, and because it has casters (goes in all directions) she does not get stuck very often. She does not actually ride it yet without help, but she enjoys pushing it all over the place on her own. It is worth the price.

44.) Love it!!!
Reviewed by: Mom2Sky
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We bought this for our one year old for her birthday. It's a little big for her now but she will use it soon. The small size seemd so small and that she grow out of it quickly. She loves to sit on it and be pushed around. However, our 4 year old LOVES IT and uses all the time. It's the cutest! It seems to be made very well.

45.) Our Favorite Toy!
Reviewed by: mrslaurenleigh sunny southern california
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We got this for our daughter's first birthday and she has absolutely loved it!! We have a three year old boy as well, and saw her frustration as she tried to ride traditional ride ons and keep up with him, because anytime she would get any kind of speed going the back wheels would ram her ankles. The wheely solved this problem since the wheels are underneath and turn 360 degrees, she is able to maneuver wherever she wants and go as fast as she wants. The small size was also a blessing as she is an early walker (eight months!) and a tiny little thing. She can zoom around with the "big boys" and is happy as a clam. All our neighbors always stop and are amazed at how agile and cute it is. It also still looks brand new (a year later), and she rides it almost everyday (outside and inside). Worth every single cent!

46.) Fantastic Toy!
Reviewed by: One Proud Mommy Florida
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I bought this for my daughter's first birthday and she absolutely loves it. The quality of this toy is excellent and it is just so adorable. It definitely worth the money.

47.) totally cute bee scooter
Reviewed by: steph
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got this for my nephew for his birthday, he loves it! It's well made and sturdy.

48.) Fun
Reviewed by: I. Chang New york, USA
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Adorable and sturdy. Maneuvers very well even when someone over 100 lbs sits on it.

49.) WE Love Wheely Bug!
Reviewed by: KatarinaKeren Darmstadt, Germany
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This toy is like another member of the family. Our son rides him at least several times a day. He can't get enough of him. We have the large one, and he got it for his 2nd bday--it fits fine! He loves how fast he can go, and how it spins around at will. We highly recommend this toy, and have been complemented so much on it.

50.) The best $60 I ever spent!
Reviewed by: A. Steinberger
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I bought 2 of these in size large for my 19 mo. old son and 3.5 yr old daughter, and they love them!!! They're easy to mount and dismount no matter how big you are. I weigh around 100 lbs. and have no problem sliding all over the place on them with the kids. Seriously. They're really durable and move fast, but I wouldn't call them dangerous. The construction is not much different from an office chair you'd buy from Staples.

51.) great toy...simple and safe
Reviewed by: Reed Keizer, Oregon United States
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A rarity....well built with no little annoying plastic parts to pull off and find underfoot. If purchasing for any baby or child over 25 pounds, don't get the small size. Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug - Small

52.) Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug is BIG hit!
Reviewed by: Mom of 2 Fort Worth, TX
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Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug Large I bought the ladybug for my two-year old last minute and am very happy with my decision. Not only does she enjoy it, but my four-year old and all the neighborhood kids love it too. It is a great indoor toy, as well as outdoor and is really easy for children to maneuver. The only down-side -- I only bought one and as such, my kids fight over it constantly. It looks like Santa will be delivering the bumblebee variety for Christmas!

53.) Fun, Fun, Fun!!!
Reviewed by: Dianna M. Williams Asheville, NC
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We purchased the large wheely bug based on other customer reviews for my daughter's 1st birthday. As expected, her legs don't quite reach the floor, but that certainly doesn't hold her back. She loves to use the bar to pull up and "walk" her cow all over the house. She also enjoys being pushed across the kitchen floor between her father and me. We recently took our little cow to to a family gathering and even much older children had loads of fun. The castor wheels and wooden base are very sturdy and the toy seems very durable. You will need a flat smooth place to ride. The cow works well over the carpet at my office, but I do not think it would roll on very thick pile. I belive we will contiue to enjoy this toy for many years.

54.) Wow!
Reviewed by: New Mom 2006 Columbus, OH
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We bought this for our 27 month old for Christmas -- first I'd like to say that it came fully assembled and seems of very high quality!!! We bought the lady bug version and my daughter loves it. She won't ride with shoes, so it's a little difficult to maneuver on tile floors without them, but she loves to push it around. It goes in all different directions unlike other "plastic" model ride on toys. Maybe if I can convince her to wear some shoes, I'm sure she'd get the leverage to get it going! It really is great quality and simple design and doesn't make obnoxious noises and take up too much space. It gets an A+ from this family. With my daughter being on the larger scale for weight and height, the large was a perfect fit for her, but still smaller than I expected. She's happy and so are we!

55.) Awesome gift for little ones!
Reviewed by: missprettypink Elkins, WV USA
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I bought the large wheely bug for my 14 month old and she LOVES it. The wheels are similar to the ones on office chairs which gives it a nice smooth ride that handles turns well. My 5 year old son has as much fun on it as she does and it has been a big hit in our house.

56.) Cutest riding toy!
Reviewed by: zoecat arlington, tx.
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My daughter got this for Christmas, she just turned 1 year old, weighs 21 pounds, and is in the 95th percentile for height. She can sit on it, but not by herself yet, she likes to push it around by the handle and take steps. It will be a few more months yet before she can ride it by herself. The toy is so adorable and I know she will enjoy riding it for a long time. I also got the large bug for her.

57.) Grandbaby loves it
Reviewed by: B. McKee Tulsa, OK
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I bought this for my granddaughter for Christmas who is 7 months. She just loves it. She especially loves the ears!!! She stands up and pushes it with the handle and also gets on her knees and pushes

58.) Ladybug
Reviewed by: freespirit Stillwater, NJ
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My 2 year old granddaughter just went crazy when she opened it. We couldn't keep her off it all day.

59.) WHEEEE
Reviewed by: Laurie L. Bankowski hamden, ct
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My 18 month old loves it. He and his sister race around on them them. It moves well and unlike other toys it moves in all directions not only straight. I was glad that I went with larger size. They are well built and hours of fun.

60.) Wheelie Bee
Reviewed by: Simply Susanne San Miguel, CA
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Really cute product, very well made. High quality product. The only thing I would mention is to look at the dimensions when you're purchasing. My niece is a little large for her age (1yr 3mos) yet the small wheelie bee was much too small for her. I had to return it and get the large.



61.) Love this bug!
Reviewed by: mama doodles
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This is the best ride-on toy I've seen. The wheels rotate in all directions, so kids have no problem pushing it around the floor. No more whining because the toy won't go the direction they want! It travels well on all surfaces. My daughter is able to ride from hardwood floors, over our throw rugs, and back onto the hardwood again, without skipping a beat. I wouldn't try it outside, though... I think the concrete would scratch up the plastic wheels too much. The surface material is very easy to clean. I bought this for my daughter when she was 1 y/o. She didn't start to actually ride on it until she was about 15 months old...but before that she had a blast holding onto the handlebar and pushing it around the house! It was a great hit at her party!! Her 3 y/o nephew had to be forced to get off of it and went home asking for a "bug" for himself.

62.) love it
Reviewed by: N. G. D.C.
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My baby loves her bug. It is very cute, perfect for the house. I wouldn't use it outdoors though.

63.) Toy used all the time
Reviewed by: Brian Schultz Southern Indiana
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Good toy. Kids love it. Play with it often. When other kids come over they play with it also.

64.) So Wheelie Fun!!!
Reviewed by: mother of two cuties Cape Cod ma
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Bought 2 of these for each of my girls. One is 2 and one is 5. They loovvee Them!!! So easy to use in tight places. Never hear any complaining that they are stuck or unable to move from any area. Nice and simple ride-on toy that is cute and rugged. A definite must for every child!

65.) Fast and Fun!!!
Reviewed by: J. Lanoue
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I bought this ride-on toy for my daughter's first birthday and she LOVED it from the first day she got it. She loves animals so it was a hit since it's so cute, not to mention she was able to get on it herself and zoom all around the house with ease! The wheels on this ride-on toy are just like on an office chair which makes it very easy for her to get around as compared to other ones she's tried that only go forward and backward and not side to side. My 2 year old nephew loves this toy too which tells me it will be used for a years rather than months, which is always nice. The only downfall to this toy is that since it is so easy to move, when she decides to try to stand on it to reach something she shouldn't have it tends to fly out from under her, but she's learning that quick!

66.) Wheely Bee is our new best friend!
Reviewed by: Reader and Mother Los Angelish (not quite in the city)
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My one year old son loves his wheely bee. He pushes it around the house and squeals with glee. He is also fascinated by the bottom side and examines the wheels constantly. The only thing worth noting is that it is rather small so one should really opt for the Large size over the Small, as I can't imagine the small lasting for any time. We have the large and it is fine, even though my son is small for his age and younger than the recommended age for the toy.

67.) great on hard floors
Reviewed by: bluefrog55 Eugene, OR
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I got the large wheely bug for my 3 year old daughter's birthday and she loves it. It works very well on the hard floor and she can also move it on the carpet as well, but it is more difficult. She can easily pick up the wheely bug and move it if gets stuck in a corner and it rolls well in all directions. It is well made and I am very pleased with this toy.

68.) The BEE is a HIT.
Reviewed by: go2girl San Francisco, CA
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I did quite a bit of online research before purchasing this BEE for my 20 month old daughter. I have been wanting to get a ride-on toy for some time, something she could use inside. We got the LARGE version (she is currently 24 lbs and average height) and was given to her as a 'prise' one morning. She immediately got on it, and started wheeling around. Each day she rides on it around the house and is always saying 'BEEE."

Last week, her grandmother bought her an electric Dora car, which she did enjoy. But after riding it a few times, she got off, pulled out her BEE and started riding on it. She likes the Dora electric car, but LOVES the Bee. I highly recommend it as a non-plastic, very friendly toy and I wish I had gotten even a few months earlier.

UPDATE: 1/26/2010. Our daughter is now almost 2.5 years old. We had rain rain rain over the last few weeks so had one of our playgroups meet at an indoor mall. All the kids brought their ride on toys. Kettler push bikes, Radio Flyer, you name it. Every kid wanted to ride THE BEE. The little girls all around 2 years old took turns on it -- my daughter became quite upset because she wanted to ride it too and sharing at this age is more of a concept than reality. We love this BEE.

69.) Love the Bug
Reviewed by: E. Foxworth
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I bought this for my son's first birthday. I bought the size small and am so happy with it. It came put together (which I LOVED). It is so sturday and my son loves it. He uses it in the house and outside on paved surfaces. I will probably buy him a larger size when he gets older. This was a big hit!

70.) Wheely Bug's A Hit
Reviewed by: Linda M. Kern
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This little bug was a hit!!! Granddaughter and the children at her birthday party loved this item. Many of the parents were so impressed by the stability and how well this item is made. I agree with many of the reviewers and suggest that you buy the large size. My granddaughter was 1 and could sit on it and touch the floor with the large size. This little bug is durable and will last.







71.) My daughter loves it!
Reviewed by: M. Moreau
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I got the large wheely bug for my daughter's first birthday based on other reviews that I read. While she is still too short to sit on it and wheel around, she LOVES to push it around. I would definitely recommend this toy!

72.) PRince Lionheart Bumble Bee Ride on Toy
Reviewed by: Diana E. Merz Sheridan, Il United States
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I ordered the small based on other recommendations for my 1 year old grandson. It was too small, but he is a bit tall for his age. He loves riding on this toy. It is well made. The only thing I would like is to have the handle bar a bit higher. It is a very nice riding toy and easy to maneuver.

73.) EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE
Reviewed by: Jen
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We purchase the large bee bug for Christmas for our two children, they love it! It is soft and easy for all ages to ride! It seems like all children tend to gravitate to it!! Anyway, one of the wheels broke on the bug and I called up Prince Lionheart's customer service and they are sending a replacement out to me no questions asked, at no cost!!! Also to top it off a REAL person answered the phone right away!!! That is unheard of in today's age, now that is what I call excellent customer service!!!!

74.) My daughter Emmas first birthday gift!
Reviewed by: Fredrik Carlsson
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As the title says I bought this for Emmas first birthday. She's kinda little so it's still a bit to big for her but I can tell that she really like it even tough she can't really ride it yet.

75.) Great! get the large
Reviewed by: Lanina R. Spencer
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this toy is very cute! The casters that turn in all directions are such a unique fun feature. This feature enables my 18 month old daughter to maneuver all on her own. This bugs size makes it easy to store as well. I would recommend the large size for sure. My 18 month old daughter can't quite reach the ground enough to ride the toy, but she has so much fun pushing it around. I wished I would have bought it for her a few months ago. It could have been a great push toy for several months, and then when she is tall enough to ride on, a ride on toy.

76.) Awesome!!
Reviewed by: A. Milsaps Knoxville, TN
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We couldn't be more pleased with the Wheelie Bug we purchased for our 2 year old. We initially bought the smaller size but realized she would outgrow it very quickly. Our daughter LOVES this toy! It is very well constructed.

77.) Fantastic product
Reviewed by: Cocolon
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I bought this for a friend who had a baby. We were given one as a present for our daughter so am aware what a fantastic product it is. I would however say you get far more use out of the large one, the small one is very small and wouldn't be able to enjoy it as long. It's definately worth spending the extra on the bigger size.

78.) Small Wheely Bug Fun!
Reviewed by: B. Ward
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I bought the small Wheely Bug Bee for my nephew on his first birthday. I was debating between the small and the large based on the reviews for the product. I'm glad I bought the small after all. He can just sit on it with his feet touching (he's an average sized little boy!) He hasn't gotten the hang of pushing himself with his feet but he loves to push it standing up! It's built for romping on and looks like it will withstand the test of time. Great fun and cute to look at too!

79.) Small is just right for toddlers
Reviewed by: Favorite Nanny Chicago, IL
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I've read a lot of comments about the small Wheely Bug being too small for most children - and I think that's crazy. I bought the small Wheely Bug for a one year-old's first birthday, and while it took her a month or so to get the hang of climbing onto it, she was able to push it around right away. Now that she's 14 months old, she loves climbing aboard and starting to scoot it around with her little feet (which just touch the ground). Now for those of you worried that a toddler won't be able to use it for long, let me tell you that her almost 5 year-old sister uses the small Wheely Bug DAILY. She whizzes around the hardwood floors like she's on a racetrack. The Wheely Bug has such great dexterity of movement that she can spin in circles while zooming across the floor. She is an average sized girl of almost five who still loves the small Wheely Bug. In fact, she has begged me to get her a large-sized Wheely Bug for her 5th birthday coming up - and I'm going to do that. This toy can easily be adapted by older kids who learn to push off and then prop their feet up while they whiz by. It's a GREAT toy and I'm so happy to have found it.

So for you parents wondering what size to get, follow the product recommendations (1.5+ for small, 3 years for large) and have no worries. You'll be happy with the investment.

80.) Works for us, but be careful to choose the right size!!!
Reviewed by: Eurogothic Mama Des Moines, IA USA
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After reviewing the dozens of suggestions that I purchase large to avoid tears and short lived use of the bug, I feel that I should set the story straight for parents looking for the right size "ride on" toy for their child. My daughter received this bug when she was 17 months old and in the 90th percentile for height. I believed that, surely, my daughter could ride with ease after the other parents had described how unreasonably tiny the small was. Unfortunately, her feet do not rest flat on the floor and she is unable to ride the bug effectively. Since her feet do not set flat and the handle bar is fairly low, she simply scoots off the back of the bug and pushes it through the house.

She does LOVE the Wheely Bug, as do I, but I did want to clear up any confusion. The large sized bug should be purchased for 3+ year old children and the small sized bug for younger toddlers to make riding the toy possible. Now, there might be exceptions and my daughter is by no means a risk taker or dare devil, but if you would like to see your younger toddler ride the bug...I would opt for a small. Sure, it looks small, but consider that they must straddle the plump little bug and have their tiny feet flat on the floor to really maneuver the adorable thing. If your child really prefers to push toys, the large is the way to go and perhaps he/she will ride it once they are older. I am glad that I went with the large for this reason.

Great toy that really is very attractive to young children. I am very happy with my purchase, but do feel the bug is slightly over priced when considering its simplicity...no flashing lights, sounds, motor. All in all, the bug is incomparable to other push toys, ride-on toys, and any other toys in general. This bug will be a winner in your home, guaranteed.

81.) Fun toy for little ones
Reviewed by: M. Krueger
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My daughter is really enjoying riding the Wheely Bug, Lady Bird. It is small enough for her to comfortably ride upon while we push her, but she cannot yet use her feet to push it herself. I think she will also enjoy standing behind it and pushing it. The cover on the bug is made of a soft but durable and wipable vinyl type material. The base of the bug is made of sturdy wood and the wheels are basic casters which we've been able to use on all the floor surfaces in our home. In all it is a very well made toy and should be fun for my daughter to use for some months to come.

82.) Pricey Bee Is A Fun Ride
Reviewed by: GenXmom San Jose, CA
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Do not let the age label fool you. The large size is fine for tall little ones and not just for the 3-5 age group.

The good: Wheely Bee turns in all directions, so it's much less frustrating for a toddler to escape from a corner or tight spot. The design is so simple yet elegant and attractive; it's retro and modern. It's lightweight! Although the description says 6lb., it feels less than 5lb. in your hand, and you can haul this ride-on easily in your car to take to the park. Other tots will be instantly curious and attracted to it, so beware for whomever is riding it. It's pretty sturdy: I rode on it, and I am above the 50lb. limit.

The bad: It's easy to slip off the back (beware!). The casters aren't suited for rough or uneven outdoor surfaces. The price is a little high compared to other ride-ons.

The ugly: none.


83.) Adorable!
Reviewed by: A. Bledsoe Fishers, IN
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I bought the large version after reading several reviews for my daughters 1st birthday because I wanted to get extended use for the price. She loves to ride on the ladybug and be pushed around the house, she can't yet reach the sides to push herself and lacks the balance to do so anyways at this point. It has great manuvering capability and my 3 year old son can fly down the halls on the wood floors. I think in a few months she'll be zooming around the house as well!

84.) Cute Toy
Reviewed by: D. Brandon
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I bought this item for my daughter's first birthday in a large size. It is a little big for her but she enjoys being pushed on it, playing wih the antennas, and pushing it around the house. However I think that she prefers her sister's rid-on toy because it has music and makes sounds. I am hoping that as she gets bigger she will play with the wheely bug more. In the meantime, my 4-year old is making use of it when the 1-year old isn't playing with it. Very cute toy.

85.) A little tricky for bigger babies..
Reviewed by: A. Gudzunas Los Angeles
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This is well-mad and cute as can be. My 20 month son likes it, but its kinda short in length so he tends to slide off the back easily.

86.) Love the Bug!
Reviewed by: Busy Mom of Four Utah
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I had a hard time deciding which Wheely Bug to buy. The large size? The small size? I ended up at a hign end baby boutique letting my 18 month old ride around on their over priced Wheely Bugs. The small was really, really small! I think a child that can actually fit on the small one probably shouldn't be scooting around the house.
I chose the large size lady bug and it is just a little too big. I know that the small would have been good only for a few more months. All of the reviews I read said, "Buy the bigger one." So I did. I know my daughter (18 months old) will grow into it soon. Her feet touch the ground but,she doesn't have the motor skills to get it really going yet. My three year old drives it all over the house most of the day. So at least it is getting used before the baby grows into it.
It is very sturdy and I love the lady bug.The Wheely Bug is great!
Love it!!

87.) fun to ride
Reviewed by: Crista NJ
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Bought the small wheely bug for my 18 month old for Christmas. She likes it, but is still getting used to the 360 spins (since it's on casters). She's had a few spills since there is no back support, and she can slip off the back- but nothing major. I think she'll grow into it in the next few months. My 4 year old son really loves it, as it can move quickly and spin in any direction. It hasn't marked up my floors at all, so Mom is happy too.

88.) Very cute, not as large as I expected.
Reviewed by: mom2two
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I have very tall children. My 9 month old baby is wearing 2T clothes and they fit...so I purchased the large size. His feet don't hit the ground, but he has to bend over to hold the handle bars, and especially when he stands to push it, he practically has to bend in half. I can't imagine how small the small size must be. Everything about this toy is just about perfect except for the height of the handlebars. I would like them to be about 4 inches higher. I think they would still be comfortable for most babies, I've noticed in most of the pictures, the babies hands are reaching pretty far down to grab the bar, so I don't think it's just because my baby is tall. I LOVE that the wheels turn so easily. They toy is much lighter weight than I expected, which is nice. It's still heavy enough to keep baby from getting ahead of himself. All in all, I love this and would recommend it. It's attractive and fun. Four stars only for handlebar height.

89.) Cute and sturdy
Reviewed by: SunRay05 USA
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Very cute. My one year old grandson is still too little to ride on this toy but he likes to push it around. The small does appear quite small but it is so sturdy that it will for sure last a long time. The older kids at the birthday party (ages 5-8) played on it for some time. I think the free moving wheels make it fun enough to make up for small size. I have not seen the larger size but I am very happy with the small size. And the provider was very prompt in shipping. Good experience.

90.) Not Great, but not bad
Reviewed by: M. Preciado
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This toy was not what I expected. It is absolutely cute, but the size was a bit awkward. It's small, but the seat might be a little too wide for a 12-15 month old. The wheels are a bit of an obstacle as well. They move so freely that when they switch direction, it can run over toes (shoes or no shoes). Once my daughter mastered it, it was fun, but she quickly outgrew it. She literally was too tall for the toy. We kept it, but I wouldn't buy it for someone else.

91.) Large is too big for under 18 months
Reviewed by: Charissa L. Sturino Texas
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I read most of the reviews and decided to get the large Wheely Cow. I think it is tons of fun and can fly through the house on it (all hard woods), however it is 1) Way to big for my kids 2) Way to fast for my kids. They are 15 month old boy/girl twins, both average height (75 percentile) and I do not forsee them being able to reach the ground until they are 18 or 20 months old. Even when they can the bug is on chair coasters and is FAST! It moves too quickly to be used as a push toy....but I think it is a blast to cruise around on and super fun to do 360 turns on! I am a bit large for it...but it fits me better than the twins....I do not recommend for ages under 2

92.) small vs larger & will she use it"?
Reviewed by: M. Currie
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My daughter is 18 months old & tall for her age (75 percentile). Size small was appropriate She could not touch her feet to the floor with the 'larger' model.
I loved this toy, but we could not get her to ride it. She now has a wooden "trike" which she much prefers.

93.) Cute but not durable
Reviewed by: Christa Umphrey
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This is definitely a cute ride-on and both my boys (18 months & 3 years) enjoy it. We got the large size and my younger son could only recently get on it & ride it, but the 3-4 year-olds have loved it since we got it 6 months ago.

The drawbacks are in the quality. I've been so unimpressed. The similar toys I paid half as much for are much more durable. One of the wheels snapped off shortly after we got it--which I discovered only as it was ridden across my hardwood floor sans wheel, leaving huge gauges. I found a place to reorder replacement wheels and it was easy to replace. Then a week or so later I saw the whole body (where the child sits) was caving in. I thought it might be a defective model since all the reviews I'd read were so positive. It was still in the warranty period so I exchanged it. I thought maybe the older boys were too big but in looking back at the recommended sizes, they were actually even just barely big enough! With the second model I've already replaced two wheels and a third just broke the other day. The small plastic piece that holds the wheel on just snaps.At least the fix is easy, but it seems like a design flaw. My kids do love the toy--the wheels that turn every direction make it a popular choice-- but I'd expect better quality for the price.

So, if you want a trendy looking toy to sit in your living room, this is great. If you have kids that actually want to use the toy, be prepared to be constantly replacing wheels. (And look out for your hardwood floors)

94.) Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug- Large
Reviewed by: Mount Laurel Mom
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I hoped this would be a favorite of my 28 month old grandaughter's. She rarely plays with it. I think it is too small for her and it doesn't move well from hardwood to even berber carpet easily. I had hoped to use it outside, again, if there are changes, even the slightest in elevation this makes it hard for the child to navigate. I am hoping my 6 month old grandaughter will enjoy it when she gets older. Meanwhile it looks nice and neat sitting in our family room.

95.) no interest: size problem?
Reviewed by: xxx XX
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Unforunately, although I believe the design is nice and it rolls well, this toy did not catch the interest of my son. As many previous reviews commented on, there seems to be a size problem. So my son's data: he is 15 months old, and 31in tall, and the small bug is appaently too small for him: when I put him on it, he
just steps off. But perhaps he is not that much into sit-on wheeling toys; a plastic toy is a bit more popular with him, but he does not get really enthusiastic either.

96.) Well made but too small
Reviewed by: phillypugs
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This is a well made product. My grandchild is only 15 mos. but this is almost too small for him. If I were ordering again I would get the bigger size and let him grow into it.Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Cow - Small

97.) Cute, But Overpriced and Overrated
Reviewed by: Cindy Lee Seattle, WA USA
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We bought this toy for our 1-year-old son in December 2009. He has played with it two or three times, mostly pushing it because he is still a little small to ride on his own (we purchased the large sized bug). We also have a 4-year-old son who rides on it occassionally. To my disappointment they were not too excited about it. This May my mom bought a Tonka Truck sit and scoot for $5.00 at a yard sale and brought it over. I thought, "Great, another duplicate toy to add to our collection," but to my surprise both boys were all over it. They even fight over riding on it. This Tonka Truck sit and scoot has a little horn, steering wheel, flashing blinkers, and music which both boys love. My in-laws also have a Winnie the Pooh sit and scoot (which I couldn't find any more, since it was purchased 3 years ago) that they bought for my 4-year-old and they love that one too. Every time they go to their grandparents house they fight over it. So I was dissapointed that we paid so much money for something that just looks cute. I'd say save your money and buy one with lights, sounds, storage, etc. The Wheely Bug doesn't have any of those features. It is however, very cute, well made, rolls very easily and turns well in comparison to the other two I mentioned, but then again it doesn't get much use. I would definately not buy this product again for myself or as a gift.

98.) Pricey and too small
Reviewed by: Jenbug Washington, DC
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I bought this for my 15 mo. old daughter but returned it because it was too small. If you buy this and your child is tall at all get the bigger one. I also found it to be a bit pricey although it seemed well made and I liked the fact that the wheels all pivot 360 degrees. My daughter just didn't seem that interested in it so I didn't keep it.

99.) THE SMALL WAS TOO SMALL
Reviewed by: Donna Patterson
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I ORDERED THE SMALL WHEELY BUG, BUT I SHOULD OF PAID ATTENTION TO OTHERS WHEN THEY SAID IT WAS TOO SMALL. I BOUGHT IT FOR MY ONE YEAR OLD GRANDSON, AND EVEN THOUGH HE STILL COULDN'T REACH THE GROUND IT WAS STILL TOO SMALL. THE REASON HE COULDN'T REACH THE GROUND WAS BECAUSE THE BODY OF THE TOY IS SO WIDE, THAT HE STRUGGLED EVEN TO SIT ON TOP OF IT, IT KEPT THROWING HIM TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER. I ENDED UP SENDING IT BACK.

100.) Cute but not a fit for our toddler
Reviewed by: K. Rogers
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My husband and I thought this was whimsical and a great idea for our toddler. Unfortunately our toddler had another opinion. While our daughter loves to scoot around on a "ride along" type toy she did not have any interest in this particular product. We tried to get her to sit on it several times but she looked perplexed and would just push it away. We suspect that perhaps it was too small, however she is only 15 mo. and isn't an especially tall child. We ended up with a $23 plastic ride along by Fisher Price which she adores. Bummer for us and our clever ideas. We still think it is a really attractive and fun looking toy. Excellent craftsmanship.

Features of Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug - Large

The bright and friendly design is an instant attraction to girls and boys alike. They go backwards, forwards, sideways, and round and round. Children don't get stuck against obstacles like some other ride on toys. Wheely Bugs help promote gross motor skills and balance like no other toy. Their bodies have a padded layer of sponge which is covered with a tough layer of polyurethane and can be easily wiped clean. They are great to use on smooth level floors and ideal for indoors. Entirely non-toxic and contains no PVC.18.25"L x 11"W x 10.25"H (from floor to seat). Weighs 5 pounds. Ages 3 yrs and up to 50 pounds. Bee or LadyBug.

1.) Handmade, beautifully crafted;
2.) Tough PU covering, resistant to the inevitable "little accidents", easy to clean;
3.) Padded with a 1" layer of soft sponge;
4.) Entirely non-toxic and contains no PVC;
5.) Plywood base with smooth, rounded corners;

Package Height x Length x Width: 19.2 in. x 19.2 in. x 13.2 in.
Package Weight: 7.4 lbs.

Accessories for Prince Lionheart Wheely Bug - Bug - Large