Plasma Car...

After the kids are released from snack...they race to get a "car" to ride. The most coveted cars are the "Plasma cars" pictured to the right. We just added a new yellow one to the fleet...thanks to Leah receiving one for Christmas!

We like the Plasma Car because...

1. All ages enjoy it. A child old enough to sit down and hold on...up to a pretty heavy adult can ride the plasma car! After the preschoolers leave...our older children come home ride it around.

2. They are sturdy. We leave them outside. While they have faded...they are still in good shape. It would surely last a lot longer if it was stored in between usage...or was entirely an inside rider (if you have the space!)

3. They are pretty good exercise...and they require some balance. They teach a young child the basics of steering and motion.

4. They are stable...and the child is close to the ground so if they were ever to fall...it would be a minor spill.

They go for around $50 or so and are worth every penny. We have purchased bicycles for quite a bit more that just ended up rusting and being a waste of money. These see use and abuse every single day and keep on truckin'.

There are several knock-off brands out there. We purchased one and it wasn't made nearly as well...but still works fine.

You might consider this for a future present for your child. The both of you will not be disappointed!