Bubble mowers are brightly colored plastic toys that produce a stream of bubbles when pushed across grass or flat surfaces. Fisher Price makes the most common bubble mower, suitable for children up to five years old, but most children outgrow it by four. The downside is that it needs a continuous supply of bubble fluid to operate, which can get expensive. However, it provides an excellent means for energetic kids to get lots of activity.
A lawn mower is a toy for the toddler and preschool set. Made of brightly colored plastic, it looks like a mini lawn mower and can be pushed across grass or most flat surfaces. Instead of cutting the grass, the mower produces a stream of bubbles that delight young mowers.
Fisher Price® makes the most common bubble mower on the market and has for years. Recent additions include switches that can “start” or “change speed” of the mower, although these are mostly for show and have no effect on operation. Fisher Price® also says they’ve improved their design so the wheels roll easily over more surfaces than before, which makes the mower usable for more kids.
Every mower has a bubble fluid reservoir, and in most cases, pushing the mower forward is enough to produce a stream of bubbles. Sometimes these tanks get clogged or the bubble mix sold with the mower doesn’t work well. Washing your mower, even before you first use it, and buying a high-quality bubble fluid tends to solve this problem. If the engine “clogs” again, your mower may need regular maintenance.
Bubble mowers may be of particular interest to children who are just learning to walk well and run. Most parents note that the thrill of walking and running is great fun for two to four year olds. The mower is also lightweight and can be easily packed for trips to the park where a child can be occupied for a while while they are “mowing the grass”. Recommendations on the toy suggest that it’s suitable for children up to five years old, but most children will have outgrown the lawnmower by around four, although there are clearly exceptions. Taller kids may find the handle a little too low for comfortable trimming.
The downside to the bubble mower is that it needs a continuous supply of bubble fluid to operate. This can get expensive. It’s okay to use the lawn mower as a pretend toy, and many kids do. An alternative is to choose a toy that doesn’t require extra elements, such as classic popcorn. This is another push toy with colorful balls inside a half-round base that pop up and make noises when the toy is pushed.
Some children are fascinated by various machines and since a bubble mower looks like a real lawn mower, perhaps one that dad would use, it may be preferable to other push toys. Those kids who are intrinsically attracted to machinery can really enjoy bubble mowers. Also, many parents love them because they provide an excellent means for energetic kids to get lots of activity.
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