Top Rocking Horses for 2 Year Olds in 2022

Toddlers love rocking toys, no doubt about that.

If your kid has tried to ride you when you’re lying down, you already know what I’m talking about. It’s not about the thrills they get alone, 2-year-olds stand to gain from playing with rocking horses.

As simple as the toys look, they are boatloads of benefits for the little ones. Like most ride-on toys, they help in honing a child’s sense of balance and motor skills.

They are also a sure way to let your child expend some of the excess energy kids are known for. And many of these come with safety belts to ensure kids remain safe while having fun.

Here are some of the best rocking horses for 2-year-olds:

Little Tikes Rocking Horse

This contemporary playset by Little Tikes is sturdily and uniquely designed which makes it ideal for toddlers to make imaginary gallops around the house for hours.

All its corners and edges are smoothed and easy-to-clean. It is lightweight and small in size therefore, it easy for your kids to move about themselves both indoors and outdoors.

The toy features easy-to-grip handles and a low saddle which includes a high seat back to ensure your kid’s stability and prevent them from falling forward or back.

It comes fully assembled and has a maximum weight limit of up to 50 pounds. It is a great play tool to enable your kids learn balance and coordination; it comes in only two colors; bright blue and bright pink (magenta).

Labebe Baby Rocking Unicorn

Labebe’s riding toyset is a very well-made, roomy and durable play tool.

Though it is expensive, it is of extremely good quality and worth every penny. The fabric used to construct the toy is stain-resistant, comfortable, soft and safe for your kid’s skin.

It is easy to assemble and has a solid and sturdy structure but not too heavy to rock.

This toy comes with straps (which may seem too big) and buckles to aid in your kid’s balance and to keep him/her in place while riding the toy.

All surfaces are smooth and your child’s clothes and skin are safe from scratches. It has a great forward and backward rocking motion but not to the point that it would tip over.

Happy Trails Ride-On Haley Horse

This is a sturdy, easy-to-assemble and beautifully designed riding horse by Happy Trails.

The playset is cute but cheaply made and stands on sturdy wooden rockers that could be sturdier and more put together.

It is not a ready for use product, as it requires assembly. It is fairly easy to assemble and the saddle which is not removable, does not lie perfectly smooth.

The rockers seem pretty short and the stirrups may not be suitable for your kid to use as they are attached by a thin strap to the not-too-strong saddle.

All in all, the Happy Trails ride-on playset is affordable, adorable and fun to rock.

Rockin’ Rider Legacy Grow-with-me Pony

This rocking play horse by Tek Nek is excellent for a two years old kid. It is well built and sturdy but not quite easy to assemble.

The toy is uniquely designed to rock or bounce (not too intense), though the rocking effect may be better for older kids.

When the ears are pressed, the fun sound effects, talking effects, and rhymes are activated and your kid can happily sing along.

The saddle is removable and there is the issue of the screws not fitting into the holes because the pre-drilled holes in the toy seem bigger than the screws.

Rockin’ Rider play horse is fairly easy to climb on as well as come off with little or no assistance.

Radio Flyer Blaze Interactive Riding Horse

Blaze is a realistic-looking play horse that features life-like sounds. The set comes with a carrot accessory of which when fed to the horse, triggers the chewing sound.

There is also a comb accessory for grooming the horse’s soft yarn mane.

The riding toy has built-in safety straps to ensure your kids protection and there are also climb steps for easy climbing on and coming off. It is a comfortable play tool that is nice on the skin due to the semi-fabric material over the plastic.

The base of the toy is very stable and your kid can rock back and forth or up and down. It is expensive and quite complicated to assemble (may require assistance).

Blaze is considerably small and light enough to be carried outdoors in good weather.

Labebe Wooden Rocking Horse

This wooden rocker from Labebe is a classic indoor and outdoor play tool. Kids can rock or bounce this toy forward and backward steadily using the handles.

There is a lower back rack that holds your kid safely and firmly in position while rocking or bouncing. It is quite easy to assemble and it is solidly made of durable and quality materials. It is small in size and sturdy, but not too heavy for your kids to rock or move about themselves.

The toy which comes as plain white in color, can be repainted or customized to suit your kid’s taste or stickers can be pasted on it as they like.

Labebe Baby Rocking Horse – Blue Squirrel

This smart ride-on horse is uniquely designed with solid wood and soft, stain-resistant, non-toxic, plush fabric.

It is especially sturdy that even an adult can sit on it and it stays solid even when roughly pulled by babies. The toy is both easy to assemble as well as easy to clean and the wooden structure rails are rounded to give a smooth surface which protects your kid’s clothes and skin from scratches.

The saddle-shaped seat is padded to ensure the comfort of your baby and there is an adjustable seat belt to protect your baby and to keep him/her securely in place.

Kids will have a fun rocking time both indoors and outdoors but do well to pay attention to keep your baby away from the small parts.

Radio Flyer Blaze Interactive Riding Horse

This is a beautifully and realistically designed spring horse that responds to your child’s motion with life-like sounds triggered by three levels of riding action; walking, trotting and galloping.

For maximum safety, Blaze has built-in safety straps and an innovative solidly constructed frame base.

It can be used indoors as well as outdoors but it must not be left in the rain because of its electronic parts. The ride-on toy comes with a comb for grooming its mane and also comes with a carrot which triggers chewing sounds.

The manual instructions are not straightforward and it is quite difficult to assemble; requiring assistance. Note that, while assembling this toy, make sure the bolts are tightly screwed and secured or it may just topple off without even moving it.

Labebe Green Crocodile Baby Rocking Toy

This is a well-made rocker of excellent quality and it is very easy to put together. It is made from a softwood frame so it is not likely to last for a long time.

Each corner is padded evenly with cotton which is perfectly soft for your baby’s skin and also ensures the comfort of your baby.

It is constructed with solid wood which makes the rocker sturdy but not too heavy to rock, and its frame still remains solid even when your baby pulls on it with difficulty.

The safety belt featured in this rocker ensures your baby’s security and the rocking horse also comes with fun accessories attached to it, such as a squeaky toy, a rattle and a mirror.

Nattou Cappuccino Rocker

This cappuccino rocker by Nattou is a very stable rocking toy and the wooden base has stoppers to prevent it from toppling over.

The ears are good for hanging on to, although there are also wooden handles to hold on to.

The seat does come complete with a fitted safety harness which is great for babies that are not at walking stage yet and also ensures your child is safely belted-in.

It does not require assembly and it comes padded with soft materials to keep your child comfy and cosy. The toy seems to have poor stitching but asides that, it is snuggly and fun to rock.

Qaba Kids Plush Rocking Horse – Giraffe Theme Chair

This Qaba’s kids riding playset is a classic toy designed with durable lightweight materials.

This rocker comfortably rocks back and forth with its smooth rocking runners which makes your child feel like they are actually riding a real galloping horse.

The frame of the rocker which is both solid and stable is able to support up to 88 pounds of weight, and its integrated safety belt ensures your baby’s safety and security.

The seat of this riding toy surrounds a child’s back and provides upright support that younger children need.

It comes fully assembled and features one nursery song which plays when batteries are put into the toy and one of the ears is pressed.

Kids are able to rock this rocker by themselves without any need for assistance.

Wrapping Up!

There you have it – some of the best rocking horses for 2-year-olds.

These toys have been carefully selected for toddlers. Keeping in mind their safety and the inherent play value.

Sources:

Rocking Horses: Balancing Fun With Function, Tiny Tiny Shop Shop, Blog Post

Wonderful Facts About Toddler Rocking Horse Toys, Faces of Child Abuse, Article

The Effects of Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Balance, Susan Keel Anderson, Thesis