Let's Race! RC Cars for Really Little Kids

My 15 month old grandson is getting into the age when I can start introducing him to RC vehicles. Last week my wife picked up a couple of cars for him at KB Toys. One is radio control, the other remote control.

Aimed at toddler/preschool age children, these represent the most basic RC vehicles. And it turns out that they also demonstrate some of the different features -- good and bad -- to look for in an RC car for very small children. Both have simple forward and reverse movements and they make sounds. The sound and movements help children of this age develop their fine motor skills and learn about cause and effect -- press a button and the vehicle moves or makes sounds. Press the correct button and you can make it turn around and come back to you or avoid an obstacle.

Review of the NASCAR-branded Remote Control Racer by Shelcore, Ltd. and a video of the Tony Stewart Remote Control Racer in action.

Review of the Little Tikes Radio Control Car by Planet Toys and a video of the Radio Control Police Car in action.