The history of rocking animals is already very old and probably started more than 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece. In Germany, the first rocking horses were sold about 150 years ago and still make children’s hearts beat faster. The wooden rocking horses have developed into an entire zoo with all kinds of rocking animals. Simple or even very skilfully crafted rocking horses are available today as well as plushy mammoths, giraffes or turtles in many different variants and sizes. Already for children over 6 months rocking animals are offered today. The simple grip on the back of the animals has been replaced by a seat and partially an additional safety belt for the little ones.

On rocking animals is not just a popular children’s toy. When a child enters rocking animals At the same time, it trains its sense of balance and motor skills. For beginners on the rocking animals It is not that easy to rock the animal evenly back and forth. The rocking movement of a rocking animal seduces children to let their imagination run free. Thus boys quickly become noble and intrepid knights and girls little princesses who must be saved.

The donkey rocking animals Nattou cappuccino is recommended for children over 10 months. A comfortable seat and a safety belt keep even the smallest on the safe rocking animals With a weight of only 1.2 kg even small children can move the rocking animal really well.

Rocking animals are offered in wood, plush or plastic. The choice of material depends on the age of the children. For very small children, the soft rocking animals made of plush are best. In this variant, most species are available. Because of their very soft material, the stuffed animals like to be cuddled again and again, and treated like a friend. If the children are bigger, wooden rocking animals can also move into the nursery. Rocking animals made of wood, including the classic rocking horse, often hold several generations with solid construction. Rocking animals made of plastic are not very popular because of their cool feel and the smooth surfaces of children.

When choosing a rocking animal you should pay attention to two things, so that the new toy becomes a complete success. For one, this is the question of what animals the children like. Are they wild animals or rather tall, gentle animals and mythical creatures. Of course, this question is not always clear for children at the age of a few months. Here the parents still have great influence on which animals are liked and which are not. Another question is regarding the preferred colors. Boys and girls do not always show very different tastes here. Fortunately, manufacturers often offer the same animal models in different colors, so that both boys and girls can find their favorite animal in their favorite color.

The riding elephant Trampili by Steiff is with a size of 70 cm a rocking animal for slightly larger children from about 3 years. The rocking animal is typical of the manufacturer very high quality processed. The materials, beech wood and faux fur, are durable and will certainly outlast a few generations of children.

In view of the many cute rocking animals one must not lose sight of safety. The CE mark and the GS mark should be worn on each rocking animal. Contrary to popular belief, however, the CE mark is not a seal of approval. It merely states that the manufacturer has adhered to certain guidelines for the manufacture of toys for his product. A separate review does not take place. On the other hand, the GS mark is issued or not by the TÜV after a thorough inspection of a product. As a rule, one can rely on the GS sign.