Tehno Aug. 2, 2024, 2:40 p.m.

What is the best rc car for 4 year old?

My son's turning 4 next month and I'm thinking about getting him an RC car. He always gets super excited when he sees other kids playing with them at the park. Keeps asking me if he can "drive" one too.

Not sure if 4 is too young for this kind of toy. What should I be looking for? I'm guessing something sturdy is important (he's pretty rough on his toys), and not too complicated to use. Any brands or models that work well for this age?

Also, how much supervision do these usually need? We've got hardwood floors inside and a paved driveway outside if that matters.

Thanks for any advice!

wao Aug. 2, 2024, 10:14 p.m.

Four's a great age to start! Just make sure to supervise. Look for cars with bigger buttons on the remote - easier for little hands to manage.

Stive Craft Aug. 4, 2024, 7:03 p.m.

Totally agree on the big buttons. Also, Tehno, consider battery life. Some of these toys drain batteries like crazy.

noname227 Aug. 3, 2024, 4:57 p.m.

My nephew got a remote control car for his 4 year old birthday. He loves it! We went with the jada toys nintendo mario kart racer. It's sturdy and the Mario theme is a hit with kids.

tar.q Aug. 4, 2024, 12:23 p.m.

Have you thought about the DEERC DE36W? It's a good RC car for 4 year old kids. Simple remote, durable, and not too fast. Perfect for beginners.

joi60 Aug. 5, 2024, 6:34 p.m.

Just a heads up - these things can lose their charm pretty quick. My kid was obsessed for about a week, now the car's just collecting dust. Maybe I should've gotten him a book instead. )))