The best toys for 6-year-olds are those that hold your child’s interest enough to be played with for an extended period of time and maybe even passed down to younger siblings. Open-ended toys are best at this age, meaning there’s more than one way to play with them—and of course, they should be fun and developmentally appropriate. Bonus points if they help burn big 6-year-old kid energy.

An Electric Trike For Tiny Thrill Seekers 

If they’ve been begging you to buy an e-bike, like my 6-year-old who sees them everywhere in our little beach town, this cool electric tricycle is the perfect compromise for putting the pedal to the metal without sacrificing safety. It can go up to 6 mph, which is about the same as a hoverboard, but parental speed controls allow you to set the ideal max speed for your kid. It starts off slow and the charge lasts a surprisingly long time.

My son loves riding this to the park and around the neighborhood. It always finds its way into our house too despite my protests. The motion-activated LED lights on the front wheel are especially fun for kiddos. And good news for parents: assembly is quite easy.

The Romper is available at a discount @ Target. 

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