Since their invention in 1917, children around the world have enjoyed hours of creativity and activity with their favorite radio flyer wagons. What started as a simple toy in an American workshop quickly grew to include a number of different carriages, tricycles, ride-ons, scooters, and more. During the last 90 years, ride-on toys have become a mainstay in American households.

If you are looking to carry on the tradition with your child, you\'ll be amazed at the variety of different ride-on toys now available.

Radio Flyer Wagons
The original ride-on toy, radio flyer wagons are no longer available only in the simple little red metal body with wheels. Today, several different models are available to ensure you get the perfect one. For the youngest riders, there are styles with padded sides to protect them from bumps and bruises. You can choose the plastic models that are free of sharp edges.

To keep the little ones in, you can have radio flyer wagons with wooden sides and even a canopy to keep the sun off their delicate skin. Once they get a little older, you can find little pull-behind utility wagons they can use to haul a load, toys, or even a picnic for later.

Tricycles
Although the first tricycle was created in 1680, children\'s versions didn\'t appear on the market until almost 275 years later. Now, it is available in both durable metal and child friendly plastic. You can find them with baskets and tassels just like big kid bikes. They can be laid back in a more horizontal design like a motorcycle, have a high backed seat to make sure little ones don\'t fall off, and even have a long handle for parents to push their little ones home after a long ride.

Scooters
Along similar lines as a skateboard and a bike, scooters offer safety to young and older children alike. This is a platform on two or three wheels with a handle to hold onto while you ride. To propel it forward, you stand on it with one foot and send it rolling forward by pushing against the ground with the other. They were once only available in metal. However, due to recent popularity, they are now available in themes like Spiderman and Barbie. They are also available in plastic and small sizes for toddlers.

Ride-Ons
Perhaps the most creative versions of the traditional wagon are ride-on toys. These come in all different sizes and types for boys and girls. Spring or rocking horses available in plastic and plush are one example. Sports cars, tractors, animals and other imaginative ride-on bodies are also available, giving children a fun way to act out all kinds of different stories. The only limit is their imagination.

Radio flyer wagons, tricycles, scooters, and ride-ons all allow your children to exercise their imagination while getting fresh air and exercise. In terms of cost, they will take more out of your wallet than a pack of baseball cards, but the year\'s worth of enjoyment is well worth it. In many instances, they are a special toy that is passed on for generations.