According to the 2017 Imagination Report by Fatherly*, the most popular career choice for little boys is a police officer. It’s also the third most popular choice for all children!
Whether your little one is an aspiring officer or loves playing pretend, toy police cars encourage imagination and creativity.
Below, we’ll take a look at the 30 best toy police cars with and without lights and sirens.
Best Police Car Toys
The VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Station Playset is a great toddler or preschooler toy that is an interactive police station with a race track for the police car that has 6 different smart locations that respond to the police car’s movement. The Die-cast Police Patrol Rescue Truck and Carrier is a set of 10 different die-cast police vehicles with a larger, portable carrier to hold the smaller cars for on-the-go play and is better suited for an older child.
Joyin 10-in-1 Diecast Police Patrol Rescue Truck and Carrier
The Joyin 10-in-1 Diecast Police Patrol Rescue Truck and Carrier comes with several parts. A carrier truck stores a mini police rescue truck toy set, including various police vehicles, a helicopter, ambulance, long truck, and more.
The cars follow a blue, black, and white color scheme but they aren’t necessarily accurate looking police vehicles. Either way, the different cars are fun to play pretend with. The large trailer is also perfect for storing the cars so they can be brought along on playdates.
Pros
- Wide variety of vehicles included
- Follow a black, blue, and white color scheme
- Compartments for storing all the cars
- Trailer holds all the vehicles making them easy to take on the go
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Chimager 10-in-1 Police Transport Truck with Mini Cars
The Chimager 10-in-1 Police Transport Truck with Mini Cars includes a large carrier truck and smaller cars. They all follow a black, white, and blue color scheme and a wide variety of vehicles offer hours of fun.
The small cars are stored inside the sides of the carrier truck. There is also a ramp coming from the front of the vehicle that your child will enjoy racing cars down.
Something to note is that even though these are durable overall, some of the vehicles have smaller plastic parts. The plastic parts can break off if your child is rough with them.
Pros
- Comes with a wide variety of vehicles
- Blue, black, and white police color scheme
- Larger truck has a ramp coming out of the front
- Carrier truck doubles as storage for the vehicles
Cons
- Smaller plastic parts may break off if kids are rough
Laduo Metal Pull Back Cars, Set of 8
Laduo Metal Pull Back Cars are designed with a pull-back function that makes them fun for kids to race around. They are simple to use and do not have any small parts so they can be enjoyed by children as young as 3 years old.
These are sized well for fitting in the average toddlers’ hands. This set also has plenty of bright, engaging colors and comes in fun designs. The cars included are a police car, VW bus, school bus, taxi cab, ambulance, Jeep, and others.
Something else that is nice is that Laduo has provided a 24-month warranty for quality. This makes it a great investment if you want a toy that is sure to withstand playtime.
Pros
- Comes with eight fun, bright cars
- Pull-back function is engaging and easy for toddlers to use
- Well-designed for a toddler’s hands
- 24-month warranty included
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Station Playset
The VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Station Playset is like a race track that has an included police station. There are 6 smart point locations that respond to the car as it passes by, activating phrases, music, and sound effects.
Something cool about the VTech Go! Go! smart wheels playsets are that they connect to other sets as well. The police car teaches the letter P’ as your child plays.
This also has manipulative parts that teach your child fine motor skills in addition to creative play. The police station, for example, has an elevator to bring the car to the top of the police station and a button that pushes it forward and down the track.
This is recommended for children from ages 1-5.
Pros
- Has 6 smart point locations
- Teaches the letter P’
- Encourages fine motor skills as your child manipulates the track
- Connects to and interacts with other VTech playsets
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
We’ve found more of the best toys for 2-year-olds here at EM.
Hautton Diecast Police Cars Set
These Hautton Diecast Police Cars are modeled after police cars and are slightly larger than your average Hot Wheels or Matchbox car. While they don’t have any lights or sirens, they’re still cool because it comes with every type of police vehicle that you could think of!
These are metal diecast cars made from zinc alloy, but some of the pieces are still plastic. They are designed mostly out of sturdy metal and feature rubber tires that grip the floor and propel them forward when pushed. There are no doors to open and break off, either.
The outer portion of these cars is smooth and all materials are non-toxic. They can be given to children in their toddler years without fear of choking. One downside is that some of these cars may break after heavy play, but isn’t that the fate of all toys in general?
Pros
- No small parts so can be enjoyed by younger children
- Six different police vehicles
- Drives well on smooth surfaces
- Slightly bigger than normal Hot Wheels
Cons
- Quality is questionable
Kidzlane Pull Back Cars- Set of 4
The Kidzlane Pull Back Cars come with four toy cars including a police car, ambulance, school bus, and firetruck. They are all designed with smooth, round edges and without small parts making them perfect for children ages 18 months and older.
The pull-back function is nice in a toy for younger kids because it teaches about action and reaction. Your child will also have fun chasing the cars around once they send them zooming across the floor.
These are designed durable to prevent small parts from coming loose. While they do not have lights or sirens, they do jingle when they are shaken to engage younger children especially.
Each toy is a bright color that will catch your little one’s eye. They also have smooth edges and are made using BPA-free plastic so you don’t have to worry if your toddler puts the cars in his or her mouth.
Pros
- Thick, chunky design perfect for small hands
- Pull-back function makes the cars fun to play with
- Bright, colorful designs
- Jingles when moved
- Smooth, round edges
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Melissa & Doug K’s Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set
The Melissa & Doug K’s Kids Pull-Back Vehicle Set are designed for newborns and toddlers, the Melissa & Doug Pull-Back Vehicle Set features four safe, plush vehicles: a school bus, a family automobile, a fire truck, and a police car.
The rev-up mechanism built into each vehicle makes it simple for babies and toddlers to achieve significant acceleration with minimal effort; they simply draw the vehicles back and release them to see them rocket across the ground.
A variety of skills are developed through the use of automobile toys for babies and toddlers, including sensory, fine motor, gross motor, and communication skills, among others.It is a great idea to give the Pull-Back Vehicles Baby and Toddler Toys as a present to children aged 9 months and up. Add the Melissa & Doug Hungry Pelican Learning Toy to your learning experience for even more hands-on excitement.
Pros
- Soft outer shell that is safe for kids to play with
- Pull-back function makes car move as much as 30-feet
- Several other vehicles in the same set
- Great details on the outside of the car
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Playmobil Police Cruiser
The Playmobil Police Cruiser has a black and white color scheme and working lights. It also has two figures and accessories including a removable roof, removable front grill, and more. The cruiser is recommended for kids ages 4-10.
This has a removable roof instead of working doors to access the cab so it’s not as realistic as some other cars. It does have classic colors and accessories. There is even room in the trunk to store police gear.
Each of the figures has a rotating head and can be bent into different positions. This allows more imaginative gameplay as your child hunts down bad guys. Something to note is that the smaller parts (like the side mirrors) can fall off and get lost easily.
Pros
- Removable roof lets your child position police officers inside the vehicle
- Working lights
- Trunk opens for storing police gear
- Figures are posable and interactive
Cons
- Has small parts that might fall off
Best Police Car Toys with Working Lights and Sounds
The Friction Powered Police Car moves with friction rather than batteries plus is a realistic toy police car that has sirens and flashing lights; whereas the VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Starter 3-Pack comes with 3 different, chunky emergency vehicles that plays 3 songs and 6 melodies. These vehicles can be used with the VTech playsets, including the police station.
Friction-Powered Police Car with Lights and Sounds
The Friction Powered Police Car with Lights & Sounds rolls forward without any power. Its wheels are powered by friction so giving it a small push on a flat surface lets it move forward on its own.
This has four buttons on the top of the police car that make siren, honk, engine start, and reverse sounds. The car also has flashing lights that mimic the flashing patterns of a real police car. In addition to the sound and light details, this police car has doors that open and shut and realistic detailing inside and outside of the car.
Even though the sounds are a little loud, each sound only lasts a few seconds. The car is built durable overall which is a plus since it’s recommended ages are three and up.
Pros
- Rolls forward using friction, which doesn’t use batteries
- Has working lights and four sounds
- Realistic detailing inside and outside of the car
- Police doors open
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Joyin 4-Pack Friction-Powered City Hero Play Set
The Joyin 4-Pack Friction-Powered City Hero Play Set comes with a fire truck, ambulance, police car, and helicopter. All the emergency vehicles have working lights and sounds.
Each of these is friction-powered. Its wheels grip the floor so a small push sends them moving forward.
Some of the details on these cars include a rotatable propeller and working cable (and stretcher) on the helicopter, an opening door on the ambulance, a working antenna and opening doors on the police car, and a water pump on the firetruck.
These are built pretty durable on the outside. There is an occasional problem with the siren sounds short-circuiting, especially if the toy is dropped or thrown.
Pros
- Many working parts
- Comes with four emergency vehicles for hours of play
- Friction-powered wheels let all the vehicles move forward
- Good attention to detail
Cons
- Not durable enough to withstand far drops
Playgro Light and Sounds Police Car
The Playgro Light and Sounds Police Car is recommended for children ages 1-3 years. It encourages development through action/reaction, pushing and pulling, and imaginative play.
This has a durable, chunky build that is easy for toddlers to grasp and play. Its edges are also rounded and smooth, making it safe for little fingers. The police car also makes five different tunes and sounds. It also lights up.
One thing to note is that even though the buttons make different sounds, it makes an engine starting sound when rolled. If your little one is pushing it back and forth, it can get repetitive.
Pros
- Encourages development through play
- Has a durable, chunky build that is safe for toddlers
- Rounded and smooth edges
- Lights up and makes five sounds/tunes
Cons
- Makes a repetitive engine starting noise when pushed back and forth
Mobius Toys Friction-Powered Push and Go Play Set
The Mobius Toys Friction-Powered Push and Go Play Set comes with a police car, emergency helicopter, construction truck, and garage truck. You can give these vehicles a little push and the wheels will use friction to move across flat surfaces.
There is good attention to detail on each car, making it fun for kids to play pretend. Even though this is manufacturer recommended to be used by kids as young as 2, however, you should note that there are some small parts that might not be as durable if your child plays rough like the propeller blades on the helicopter and the antennae on the police car.
All the vehicles have built-in lights and sounds, including siren, horn, reverse, and more. The vehicles also have sounds that are unique to their natural sound. As an added benefit, there is a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on the quality of these toys.
Pros
- Comes with four friction-powered vehicles
- Good attention to detail on each car
- Has working sounds and lights unique to each vehicle
- Comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for quality
Cons
- Small parts may break off if your child plays rough
Robot Police Car Toy
The WolVol Robot Police Car Toy is a robot one minute and a police car the next. By pushing a switch, kids can easily switch from the robot to the police car and back again.
This police car also has bump-and-go capabilities. You remove a plastic black cap from over the wheel, turn on the switch, and the car will drive in circles, changing direction every time it bumps into something.
The lights and sounds engage children. However, the lights are not similar to those on a real police car and the siren sound can become annoyingly repetitive if your child leaves it on for an extended period of time.
Pros
- Transforms from a robot to a police car and back
- Bump and go function
- Lights and sirens are engaging for kids
- 360-degree turning capabilities
Cons
- Siren sound can become annoying
VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Car
The VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels Police Car is a great first car for ages 1-5 years and designed to work with VTech’s Smart Point line. Payton, the Police car, has a mechanical megaphone your child can wiggle around and has engaging lights and sounds.
The windshield on the front of the police car lights up. When pressed, it says the letter P’ for police car and also has six melodies and three songs. When used with the Smart Points Smart Wheels set, it makes additional sounds.
This can be used with or without the Go! Go! Smart Wheels police station. It is a little small, but it is the right size to be used with the set.
Pros
- Best first toy police car for kids
- Engaging lights and sounds
- Can be used with or without the smart wheels police station playset
- Works with other smart wheels playsets
- Plays six melodies and three sounds
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Emergency Vehicle Set
The Emergency Vehicle Set set comes with a police car, ambulance, and fire truck. All three vehicles have lights and sirens and the batteries for each vehicle are included.
These are nice-sized vehicles, being about 6.5 each. There is good attention to detail the firetruck has a working ladder and they are all modeled after the real thing. There are three sounds on each vehicle a siren, an engine starting sound, and a horn.
These take watch batteries, but the ones that are in there are long-lasting and they are replaceable. The vehicles are also durable. It is a great set for a toddler or an older child.
Pros
- Comes with three vehicles including a police car
- Firetruck has a ladder that really works
- Three sounds for each vehicle
- Modeled after real rescue vehicles
- Durable build
Cons
- All three vehicles make the same noises
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Best Police Car Toys for Building
The City Police Mobile Command Center has 1338 pieces of building fun, including a command truck and 7 different police vehicles, however, the Olimond Prisoner Transporter Building Kit includes 194 pieces to build a vehicle to transport the included criminal.
City Police Mobile Command Center
The City Police Mobile Command Center comes with hundreds of pieces and lets your child (ages 6 and older) build several police vehicles. The mobile command center is a large truck that has plenty of features for interactive play.
Anything that encourages building is teaching your child critical developmental skills while letting them have fun. The instructions are simple enough for a 6-year old to understand with adult help, however, the bags that the legos come in are not organized in any special way.
Even though this set will be fun to play with once completed, the larger truck will fall apart in some areas if it is played with too roughly. The bricks included in this are similar to Legos but at a much more affordable price.
Pros
- Fun, interactive play set
- Comes with 1,220 parts for hours of fun
- Encourages your child to build, follow instructions, practice fine motor skills, and more
- Similar to Legos at a lower cost
Cons
- Design of the larger truck is not as sturdy as it could be
Take Apart Police Car
The Take Apart Police Car is designed for kids ages three and up. It has multiple separate pieces that let your little one build their own car and encourage STEM learning.
This set comes with several car parts and accessories, an electric drill tool, a screwdriver, and screws. You will need two AA batteries for the drill. Once assembled, your child can push buttons to hear lights and a siren.
This is a great toy for children who enjoy exploring and building. The included policemen also bend so they can sit comfortably in the front seat of the vehicle. All the screws and assorted parts are large enough for small hands to grip, which makes it easy for your child to assemble the vehicle once they know where each piece goes.
Pros
- Encourages STEM learning for ages 3 and up
- Comes with a working electric drill
- Building parts are big enough for children to grip easily
- Policemen bend and can sit in the car when it’s done
- Working lights and sirens
- Includes a car and a truck
Cons
- May brack with excessive force
Olimond Prisoner Transporter Building Kit
The Olimond Prisoner Transporter Building Kit contains 194 pieces that can be used to build a prisoner transporter. In addition to all the parts to build the transport vehicle, it comes with 1 policeman figure, 1 crook figure, stickers, and a detailed instruction book.
The instruction booklet is nice because the colors correspond to the included building blocks and it is easy for kids to follow along. It is designed to be used by children ages six and up.
Once the police transport vehicle is assembled, it has working doors and moveable wheels. There is even a holding cell for the crook in the back once the policeman catches him, which is great for encouraging imaginative play.
Pros
- Comes with everything your child needs for imaginative play
- Crook and police officer included
- Once assembled the transport truck has working doors and moving wheels
- Instruction booklet is detailed
Cons
- We couldn’t find any!
Top Race Take Apart Toys Remote Control Police Car
The Top Race Take Apart Toys Remote Control Police Car comes with an electric drill that functions as a remote for the assembled car and a working RC police car that they put together.
This kit comes with the parts to build either an armored police vehicle or a traditional police car. There is one base so you can only build one at a time and a few people report not having the right screws included in the set.
Once assembled, this RC police vehicle has a range of 100-feet. It also features realistic truck sirens and lights. The materials used to build it are thick and strong, making it a great STEM gift even for kids who are rough on their toys.
Pros
- Drill converts into a remote
- Can build one of two vehicles
- Encourages STEM learning
- Remote control has a range of 100 feet
Cons
- Longer screws are not always included for police armored truck
Best Remote Control Police Car Toys
The Prextex Cartoon Remote Control Cars includes 2 cartoon looking cars with one police car for the youngest of remote controlled drivers, yet the KidiRace Remote Control Police Car has one realistic looking and sounding police car, perfect for a school aged child.
Pretex Pack of 2 Cartoon R/C Police Car and Race Car
The Pretex Pack of 2 Cartoon R/C Police Car and Race Car come with two remote controls and two vehicles. It works using two simple buttons that make it easy for young kids to maneuver the car.
Interference is not a problem with these vehicles because each has a unique frequency. This makes it easy for kids to race cars with their siblings. With one of the cars being a police car, they could even go on a chase or play a game of cops and robbers.
This set will require a lot of batteries that are not included (3AAs for each vehicle and 2AAs for each controller for a total of 10 batteries). These are designed more cartoonish than realistic, however, they’ll appeal to the age range (ages 3 and older). The cars also have working lights, police sirens, and honking sounds.
Pros
- Controls are simple to operate
- Cars run on different frequencies so they can both be used
- Comes with two controllers and two cars
- Has working lights and makes honking sounds and police sirens
Cons
- Need a lot of batteries to run
Kidirace RC Remote Control Police Car
The Kidirace RC Remote Control Police Car has a realistic look and sound. It makes siren, horn, shifting, and engine sounds and features flashing lights. This police car is recommended for children ages 8-12.
The rubber tires help this grip different surfaces and move forward. It has a simple operating system that makes it easy for kids to learn to play with. The car is also designed durable, so it will withstand inevitable crashes into table legs, walls, and more.
Something that is nice about this car is that it comes with a wall charger and USB charging cable, which means you don’t need batteries for the car. You will still need batteries for the remote control, but your first set of AAs is included.
The car has about 30 minutes of playtime on a full charge. The one downside is that you have to unscrew a panel under the car each time that it needs to be charged.
Pros
- Realistic lights and sounds
- Rubber tires grip surfaces well
- Rechargeable battery
- Designed durable
Cons
- Have to unscrew the panel to charge the car
Figrol Transform Car Robot
The Figrol Transform Car Robot changes from a police car to a robot in one easy step. It adds an extra element to play and is recommended for ages 8 and older.
Simply push a button on the remote control and the robot will transform into a police car or the police car will turn back into a robot. There are buttons to make it move forward and backward and the car also has 360-degree turning capabilities, realistic lights, and cool engine sounds.
Something to note is that this robot does have a 2.4 GHz transmitter frequency. This is a common frequency so it’s possible there will be interference if your child tries to use more than one car, which limits play.
Pros
- Easy to transform from a police car to a robot and back
- 360-degree turning capabilities
- Remote control is simple for kids to understand
- Realistic lights and sounds
Cons
- Can be interference if used with other cars
Pretex RC Police Car RC Toy
This Pretex RC Police Car RC Toy has a more complex remote than the other Pretex vehicle mentioned earlier. It is designed to be used by children ages 5 and up and has a 60-foot range that lets your child zoom around without worrying about the car getting too far away.
This police car also has flashing lights and a siren. It makes realistic car noises including acceleration when you zip forward and braking noises. The car is designed with good attention to detail, down to the make of the car.
Durability is an important feature of this car. It can withstand inevitable crashes as your child zooms around. Something to note, however, is that there might be problems with the tires, lights, or sound in some cases. Customer service does respond quickly by email and will help with replacements.
Pros
- Makes acceleration and braking noises
- Has working lights and sirens
- 60-foot range
- Realistic details
- Good customer service
Cons
- Some cars have issues when new
Liberty Imports RC Police Pickup Truck Toy
The Liberty Imports RC Police Pickup Truck Toy features tons of lights and sounds including sirens which are, of course, absolutely necessary. It can go up to 7.4 miles per hour and the 2.4Ghz RC technology means that the range isn’t so bad, either.
For kids who are enthusiastic about police cars, this is a great choice, especially if they like hot rod cars or trucks, thanks to the fun, vintage style. Heavy-duty materials mean the car will last for a long time all with an authentic appeal with a 1:16 scale. Boys will love racing it around the house with the remote control.
This has built-in batteries that will need to be charged via USB after about 45 minutes of play. The one downside of this is quality – this may not last past your child’s obsession with police cars because it will either quit working or get broken.
Pros
- Tons of lights and sounds
- Rubber tires
- 7.4 Miles per hour
- Long range remote
- Vintage design
- Heavy-Duty materials
Cons
- Less-than-fabulous quality
Liberty Imports Cartoon Police Car Set
The Liberty Imports Cartoon Police Car Set comes with an RC police car complete with a policeman rider and car and driver for the police to chase. It also has a remote that has just two buttons, making it perfect for younger children who are still developing their fine motor skills.
In addition to being fun to drive around, the RC car has a switch to turn sirens on and off and a switch to make engine noises. By pressing down on the policeman, your child can make the music play. Because of the simple design, this is able to be used by children 18 months and older.
Since there is no automatic off switch, the police car will continue to run until you turn it off manually. This can drain the batteries if your child doesn’t turn it off.
Pros
- Remote is simple for young kids to use
- Great first RC police car because it’s designed for kids 18 months plus
- Makes siren noises and lights up
- Your child can play music by pressing down on the policeman
- Great for two kids to play together
Cons
- Batteries can drain if the toys are not switched
Best Ride-On Police Toys
While both are close to $300, the Police Motorcycle is able to speed up to 5mph for about 50-60 minutes of drive time, and the Costzon Police Car drives up to 3mph but the battery lasts for 60-120 minutes on one battery charge.
National Products 12V Police Motorcycle
This National Products 12V Police Motorcycle is a fun ride on police toy that your child will love. It goes up to 5 mph and has working lights and sirens, as well as authentic engine sounds. This is designed for use by children ages 5-9.
This ride-on toy police car has two forward speeds (5 mph and 2.5 mph) and it also travels 2.5 mph in reverse. It has headlights, hazard and signal lights, and a hand accelerator.
Like a true motorcycle, this has features like rear storage, side view mirrors, and chrome details. It has a weight limit of 110 pounds so your child will be able to ride it for years. On average, you can expect the battery to last 50-60 minutes after a full charge. The battery is located under the seat, so you’ll need to unscrew it completely every time that you charge the vehicle.
Pros
- Has two forward speeds
- Works from age 5 up to 110 pounds
- Has working lights and sirens
- Good attention to detail
Cons
- Battery is difficult to access to charge
Costzon Kids Ride on Police Car
The Costzon Kids Ride on Car is recommended for children ages 3-8 years old. It uses a 12V battery that will let your little one ride around for 1-2 hours.
One nice feature about this is the remote controller, which lets you stay in control if your child is not yet ready to drive on their own. You can also switch into a battery-operated mode, which lets your child take control of the vehicle. The speed of this police vehicle is from 1.8 up to 3mph.
There are also several fun features that your child may enjoy. It has working headlights and flashing lights, a microphone, and a siren. Inside the car, there is a USB port or aux cord that lets you plug in music. Alternatively, they can listen to the pre-installed ABCs sound.
It does take 8-12 hours to charge fully and then allows a 1-2 hour ride time. This can be an issue for kids who may want to ride their police car for hours at a time.
Pros
- Loaded with extra features for music
- Working microphone, siren, and lights
- Option to control the vehicle remotely
- Runs for 1-2 hours
Cons
- Really long charge time
Kiddieland Toys My First Mickey Police Car
The Kiddieland Toys My First Mickey Police Car is a ride-on toy that is slightly different than the others mentioned. This one is designed for younger kids and they push themselves forward using their feet.
This also has fun, interactive buttons including flashing lights, blinkers, and sounds including a siren, horn, and engine sound. Mickey also talks and plays music. There is also a dial that your child will enjoy turning to see fun images on the wheel.
This Mickey ride-on police car is designed for children ages 12 months up to three years. However, the wide seating might not work for all 1-year-olds.
This can easily be used indoors or outdoors.
Pros
- Fun, interactive buttons
- Listen to Mickey talk and play songs
- Ride-on toy that is not dependent on batteries to go
- Can be used indoors or outdoors
- Great introduction to ride on toys
Cons
- Seat may be too wide for some 1-year-olds
Best Police Car Play Tent
Liberty Imports Kids Pop Up Play Tent
This Liberty Imports Kids Pop Up Play Tent can be taken anywhere. It is designed for kids ages three and up and collapses easily for portability or storage.
This tent can be taken indoors or outdoors. Its dimensions are 27 x 27 x 44 so it is a good size for a toddler or two (though the manufacturer recommends as many as four). The detailing on the outside of the tent is nice. It has one opening in the back and two openings on top of the tent.
Being made of a polyester non-woven fabric, this is strong and easy to clean. It will also last for years if it is well taken care of. Something to note is that even though it folds up, it does not have a strap or carrying bag to protect it from damages while in storage.
Pros
- The detailing on the outside of the tent is nice
- Can be used for 1-4 kids
- Collapses and folds flat when not in use
- Polyester, non-woven fabric is easy to spot clean
- Openings on top where kids can pop up and in the back for them to climb in
Cons
- Does not have carrying bag or strap
Comparing Police Car Toys
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How We Selected Toy Police Cars
Level of Engagement for the Recommended Age
The best toy police cars are going to pique your child’s interest. Babies might prefer something less stimulating like a wooden toy police car that they can push along. An older child might be interested in lights and sirens that remind him or her of a real police car.
Police toys are also fun when they’re part of a set. Playsets might include other emergency vehicles or they might come with a walkie talkie or toy handcuffs. Sets also encourage your child to play with others (like a parent, sibling, or friend).
Something else to consider is ride-on police cars for toddler age children. These encourage your child to stay physically active and they’ll have a great time rolling around and pretending they’re a real police officer.
Age Appropriateness
Manufacturers have a responsibility to recommend certain ages based on the safety of items. The biggest concern is smaller pieces breaking off or becoming choking hazards for younger children.
Toys designed for toddlers are also usually more durable, since young children might throw or damage toys because they’re still learning how to interact with the world around them.
Quality
Even though your child may break many toys in their lifetime, you want the toys that you buy to withstand rough play. We took a look at customer reviews and tried out a few of the toys ourselves to test durability and overall quality.
FAQs About Toy Police Cars
Should I buy my child a toy police car with working lights and sirens?
Toys with bright lights and loud noises are usually very appealing to children. They appreciate how the lights and sirens remind them of a real police car.
Something to consider about these toys is that they usually take batteries. If your child is going to be upset when the batteries die, buy one that has replaceable batteries.
You’ll also want to consider your own tolerance for noisy toys, especially since sirens can be repetitive.
Does the accuracy of the police car matter?
If your child is a police car enthusiast, they’ll appreciate detailed police cars. Some companies even make scale models to engage this type of curiosity.
Even though babies and toddlers might not appreciate detail as much, having bright, engaging colors and good detail can help keep them interested in the toy. However, babies and toddlers won’t appreciate the accuracy as much as older kids.
*Read the Imagination Report here: https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/work-money/the-2017-imagination-report-what-kids-want-to-be-when-they-grow-up/