The 12 Best Pull Toys Babies Will Love

Best Overall

PlanToys Wooden Dancing Alligator Push and Pull Toy

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Plan Toys has always been an advocate of green living. Their manufacturing processes demonstrate the three "R's": reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Made from a wood composite material manufactured from remnants of other toys the company makes, the Plan Toys' Dancing Alligator is BPA-free and made with child-safe water-based paint. This pull toy is perfect for small children who will love the clickety-clack sound the alligator makes as it strolls behind them.

Big kids will also get a kick out of this low-tech toy as it wiggles and moves when pulled (no batteries needed). It's a fair price for a good wooden toy that does much more than just roll. Users love that the materials feel sturdy and long-lasting and that the cord is long enough to pull without toddlers getting tangled up. One thing to note is the wheels tend to work better on carpet than hardwood.

Price at time of publish: $45

_{Dimensions: 4.92 x 4.45 x 11.02 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 19 months and up}

Best Budget

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Lil Snoopy

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A non-battery-operated puppy, this pull toy is a modern take on the brand's classic Snoopy. When pulled, the dog's head turns, the ears wiggle, and he also barks. 'Lil Snoopy even wags his tail! The well-thought-out design encourages the newest of walkers to develop their fine and gross motor skills.

Price at time of publish: $14

_{Dimensions: 4.92 x 7.99 x 7.56 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 1-3 years}

Best Musical

VTech Pull and Sing Puppy

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Active toddlers will love dancing along to music as they pull along this musical puppy from VTech. As babies age six months and older begin to walk, they can push the buttons on the puppy to play different tunes and promote fine motor skills. The songs help young ones learn shapes, colors, numbers, and letters in a fun way that they can play with for hours.

Price at time of publish: $24

_{Dimensions: 4.21 x 7.87 x 6.69 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 6 months to 3 years}

Best Splurge

Hape Wonder Walker

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Splurge on this wooden Wonder Walker from Hape that combines five activities at once. Toddlers ages one and up can move the knobs, gears, and balls in between pushing and pulling their walker as they learn to walk. The design is sturdy and durable and the two-way movability makes it easy for toddlers of all ages to use without any tantrums. You can even fill up the walker with their favorite toys for added storage.

Price at time of publish: $100

_{Dimensions: 13.11 x 18.11 x 19.88 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 1-3 years}

Best for Learning Letters

LeapFrog AlphaPup

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Learning the alphabet has never been this fun. As kids ages one and up pull the pup along, they will listen to the ABC's as well as songs about words and letter sounds. The adorable pup has velvety soft ears that stand out from his plastic body and are smooth for little hands to feel. Press the buttons to hear three learning songs to learn phonics and early vocabulary.

Price at time of publish: $22

_{Dimensions: 5.31 x 13.88 x 8 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 1-3 years}

Best Multi-Piece

Melissa & Doug First Play Wooden Rocking Farm Animals Pull Train

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Toddlers will love taking apart and putting together their own pull toy with the Wooden Rocking Farm Animal Pull Train from Melissa & Doug. This set features six charming pieces: three linking train cars with wheels and a pull string and three wooden animals that fit inside in the train cars and rock back and forth when pulled. The multiple pieces add two elements to this toy designed for toddlers who will love linking their train cars before taking off.

Price at time of publish: $28

_{Dimensions: 17 x 4 x 7.75 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 18 months and up}

Best 2-in-1

Janod Pure Pull-Along Snail

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Pull toys that feature other activities allow for growth with your child for years to come. This one from Janod doubles as a musical instrument. As a pull toy, the snail's shell spins while kids pull it behind them. Once removed, the child has a new drum and xylophone to make music with. The snail's antennae become drum sticks for even more fun. Kids will love learning to walk with this adorable snail then discovering new ways to make music.

Price at time of publish: $32

_{Dimensions: 8 x 3.5 x 8 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 1 year and up}

Best Storage

Tender Leaf Toys Pull Along Bear Cart

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This pull along toy doubles as a storage space for blocks, balls, or other toys for your little one to take on the go. Cleanup becomes fun for older toddlers as they pick up their toys and place them in the adorable wooden bear cart. The neutral design is a much more aesthetically pleasing option than other playroom storage ideas and still operates as a toy, making the high price tag worth it.

Price at time of publish: $85

_{Dimensions: 11.77 x 17.4 x 12.76 inches | Material: Rubberwood | Recommended age: Not listed}

Best Design

Plan Toys Bunny Sorting Bus

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This adorable neutral pull toy has a timeless design that can double as minimalist playroom decor when not in use. The wooden bus has a precious bunny drive as well as stacking shapes for babies to play with. Older toddlers can try to fit the shapes into the corresponding holes on the bus for an early problem solving activity, while younger kids will love pulling along the whimsical toy as they learn to walk.

Price at time of publish: $59

_{Dimensions: 8 x 5.25 x 5.5 inches | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 1 year and up}

Best Classic

Fisher-Price Retro Chatter Phone

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Remember the good 'ole Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone? This updo of a true classic has the same design as when it was first manufactured in 1961. The chatter phone's eyes roll up and down, the mouth talks, and the phone makes a ringing sound when the rotary is dialed. Great for new walkers who can pull the stable design alongside them, and then take a break when they want to make a call.

Price at time of publish: $21

_{Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches | Material: Plastic | Recommended age: 1 year and up}

Best Handcrafted

WoodenFrogLV Sailing Boat Pull Along Toy

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A crafted-to-order wooden boat pull toy built from ash wood makes a special gift for a new arrival. The wood dye used on this boat is made from renewable and biodegradable raw materials, and the uncolored boat parts are treated with linseed (flaxseed) oil. Additionally, the cords that mount the sail to the mast are made of linen and free of dyes. And while a baby may need some time to grow into this model, adding their name for personalization will make it a great decor piece until they're big enough to pull it. 

Price at time of publish: $35 for simple

_{Dimensions: Not listed | Material: Wood | Recommended age: 3 years and up}