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Balance & Movement

Petilou Traditional Rocking Horse

by Le Toy Van

A traditional rocking horse for that proud toddler stage of lean, steady, rock and grin.

There is a stage when your little one wants to be the one who makes things happen. The Petilou Traditional Rocking Horse gives that feeling a very clear shape: they lean, the horse rocks, they steady themselves, and suddenly the ride is theirs.

The ride that waits for another go

Some days it is a quick rock before lunch. Other days, it becomes the thing your child goes back to after a break, as if they have remembered, I know how to do this. Over time, the Petilou Traditional Rocking Horse becomes less like a toy being used and more like a familiar stop in the playroom rhythm: climb on, rock, pause, smile, and try again.

From 12 months Recommended age
65 × 53 × 24 cm Product footprint
Play With Purpose Chosen for the way little ones actually play, explore and grow.
$189.95
Two-year structural warranty Structural faults are covered under our warranty terms.
Dispatched from Melbourne Sent from our Melbourne warehouse with tracking.
Thirty-day change-of-mind returns Available on eligible items returned unused and unassembled.

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Buying guidance

Is this right for your family?

Who this product is particularly well suited to.

Best for

Best for families choosing for a toddler from 12 months+ who has space for a 65 × 53 × 24 cm rocking toy and will use it as an active floor-play piece. If you are buying for another home, the clear age guidance and footprint make it easier for them to judge whether it fits their space.

Age Guide

12 months+

Dimensions

65 × 53 × 24 cm

Product overview

Why they keep coming back to the rocking rhythm

Toddlers often return to play where they can feel their own effort straight away. At first, it may be a careful rock with lots of stopping. Soon, the rhythm starts to make sense. Before long, your little one knows just how much to lean to make the horse move again, and that little forward-and-back ride becomes part of the day.

Close-up detail of the Le Toy Van Petilou Traditional Rocking Horse

Product details

Thoughtful details that make a difference

A ride powered by their own body

The joy is not just sitting on a horse. Your little one makes the rocking happen by shifting their body, then steadies themselves as the horse moves back
Why this matters

That simple cause-and-effect keeps the play active, physical and easy to return to.

A familiar way to work on balance

Rocking play gives toddlers a repeated movement to come back to. Each ride lets them feel the rhythm, adjust their body, and try again at their own pace.
Why this matters

From 12 months+, it fits the stage where movement practice often happens through play, not instruction.

Classic play that earns its place

A traditional sturdy rocking horse is the kind of toy that does one thing clearly and well: it invites your child back for active rocking play again and
Why this matters

The value sits in the repeat use — the same horse, the same rocking path, and a little more confidence each time.

Before you order

Practical information

Everything you need to know before bringing this product home.

Age and suitability

Recommended age
12 months+

Dimensions

Overall dimensions
65 × 53 × 24 cm

Helpful answers

Frequently asked questions

The details families often want to know before choosing.

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Can siblings use this together or in turn?

Best for taking turns or small shared play rather than large group use at once.