Toy Tips works for the consumer! Sign Up for the Daily Toy Tip via Email   Search   FAQ Age Ranges Infant Toddler Pre-school K-5th Grade 5th-7th Grade Family How do you buy a replacement battery for those big backyard ride-on toys? Tom, dad of Connor(4), Ian(3) and Theresa(2). Allentown, PA It's best not to look in stores but instead to call the toy company's customer service #800 number. They sell these separately and keep in mind, it is always best to keep these recharged when not in use but they don't last forever. more...   Disclaimer Toy Tips® does not endorse or warrant any product reviewed, nor are they responsible for any malfunction or injury associated with any product mentioned. Information provided is to assist in making informed purchasing decisions. When deciding on a toy or product for a child, be sure it is age-appropriate for the child and used safely with parental supervision. Keep all toys with small parts away from young children under age 5. Toy Tips® is completely independent and does not derive any income from manufacturers to review their products. Toy Tips® does not accept entry fees or from manufacturers or their licensees to review products. about us why play? our testing methods our rating system Order Toy Tips The Book! How To... submit a product for review become an evaluator   I enjoy hearing from our readers. If you ever have a comment, question or concern, please email me at marianne@toytips.com Thanks for caring about our children. Marianne   Toy Tips to Parents: Time to Unplug Don't over stuff the toy box with tech toys. When is technology too much technology? While tech toys are popular and some can be educational, the latest round of newcomers at Toy Fair makes it clear we're going too far into technology assisted play. It seems technology now permeates almost every kind of toy category on the toy shelves. Parents run the risk of stocking the playroom with items that undermine the important developmental aspects of childhood play. more... ©1997-2008 Toy Tips, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproductions of any kind without the written consent of Toy Tips, Inc. Toy Tips® and Kid Tips® are registered trademarks of Toy Tips, Inc.