Tips in Buying a Wooden Rocking Horse

When you look at a wooden rocking horse, memories of your childhood instantly come flowing back. You may remember times of simplicity, innocence and pure happiness. That rocking motion on this wooden horse made up for the fact that you’re not one of the few lucky ones to actually own a pony or a horse.

Of course, you’d want the same thing for your child. No matter how advanced technology is, with all the electronic rides and whatnot, nothing beats the nostalgic and magic of the proverbial wooden rocking horse. Here are some tips in buying.

First, you should be aware that rocking horses now also come in plastic. Make sure you buy the wooden one, as plastic rocking horses tend to be less durable and may potentially harm your children. Then, buy the suitable rocking horse for the age of your child. Some are bigger and these are for children ages 3-5 already, while the smaller ones are for children 16 months old up to 3 years old. The smaller ones still need parental supervision when being used.

You should have some money prepared as costs may vary depending on the material and craftsmanship of the rocking horse. Ones which are made from solid wood tend to go for as much as $150-200 while the ones made of cheaper wood or plastic can be bought from $20-40. You pay the price for the craftsmanship and thus the quality and the beauty. You also pay for the accessories of the rocking horse itself. Some even have genuine leather bridles and saddles that make it more comfortable for the user. The more detailed it is, the more expensive it can get. Make sure you buy the one you deem to be offering the most value for money!

You can buy either from furniture stores or from the internet. The quality’s is basically the same but shopping from furniture websites gives you more variety when it comes to your choices. These internet websites even offer customization services (giving you your choice of wood and other features). They even offer musical rocking horses! How awesome is that?

Lastly, make sure that the horse you buy has the mane and the design your child will love. Some designs often are too realistic thus scaring the children. Pick a wooden rocking horse with a soft mane which will not irritate the skin of your child and a horse design that is somewhat “cartoony” in order to pique the interest of the child. Also, give it a name when you give it to your child so that he/she will deem it as not just furniture, but maybe even a pet or a friend. Keeping these in mind will provide the magic for the child that he/she won’t forget!