A pull-along toy is a type of toy that relies on a string or rope to pull and move the wheels on its base, allowing it to travel along the ground. Some are also designed to perform simple actions or produce sounds through a传动mechanism activated by the wheels. These toys are often made from wood, but there are also versions made from plastic and tin. Their shapes usually resemble animals or vehicles. Pull-along toys are generally intended for infants aged 1-3 years old.
When babies are first learning to walk, parents can hold their hands and let them watch pull-along toys that can move while listening to the sounds they make. This helps babies overcome their initial fear of walking and encourages them to happily take steps as they chase after the toy. Under the encouragement of pull-along toys, babies are particularly motivated to practice walking, perceiving it more as an entertaining activity rather than a chore. This significantly enhances their ability to learn how to walk.
Once babies start walking independently, parents can choose pull-along toys such as shopping carts, pull-along ducks, or little horses pulling carts, allowing babies to drag them around on the floor. These toys not only move but also produce sounds as they go. Babies, hearing the sound of the pull-along toy and imagining the motion of the toy, will continue to pull it forward with joy even if they cannot see the toy directly. Encouraged by the pull-along toy, babies are especially eager to practice walking, speed up, and even learn to run.
As the baby's walking skills improve, they may begin pulling the toy backward while walking. Listening to pleasant sounds and observing the shape and movements of the toy, they repeatedly practice, further enhancing their walking abilities.
Pull-along toys increase a baby's interest in learning to walk and serve as excellent tools to attract and motivate babies during this developmental phase.