Rocking & Spring Toys

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    For centuries, rocking and spring-motion ride–on toys have been beloved playthings for children of all ages. Sellers on Etsy create a wonderful variety of toys that rock and bounce on springs. Here are some fun types of rocking and spring toys you can find from shops on Etsy:


    • Rocking horses: Simple in design yet a favorite of children everywhere, this classic is a toy lover's icon that hasn't changed much over the generations. Find a vast array of delightful rocking horses crafted by skilled artisans on Etsy, or browse for a vintage rocking horse to add to your collection.
    • Spring-motion horse: A long-beloved ride-on toy for children, the classic bouncing horse rests on springs inside a stable frame. This wonderful riding toy lets a child live out the sensation of riding a real horse.
    • Rocking vehicles: Rocking toys come in a wide range of playful shapes to ignite a child's imagination. Let your child feel like they're taking off in a colorful rocking airplane or pretend they're sailing the high seas on a rocking ship.
    • Seesaws: A longtime backyard favorite, you never outgrow the joy of joining a partner on a seesaw for hours of riding a seated plank up and down.

    While the wooden rocking horse is the classic icon of riding toys of all sorts, rocking and spring toys come in a wide variety of materials. Antique rocking horses and modern riding toys alike are often made of metal for a long-lasting ride-on toy that can last for generations to come. Durable plastics make for sturdy riding toys that are easily formed into a wonderful array of shapes to spark anyone's imagination.

    Rocking and spring-motion toys absolutely make great gifts for children of any age. Toddlers and children delight in riding toys of all sorts, and toys that rock or bounce are a fun introduction to this experience. An adult riding toy might be just the thing for the grown-up who has everything, or you can have a talented creator on Etsy craft a custom rocking horse that's just their size for a fun and unexpected surprise.