Original Source: Popular Mechanics
It’s no secret that kids love to mimic whatever they see their parents are doing. That means everything from talking on the phone to sweeping the floor. And in the summertime, there’s no activity more intriguing for them than mowing the lawn. They haven’t grown up yet to know that it becomes just another task—so it’s like magic for kids to see a super-powered box that chops grass, is fun to use, and fills the air with that irresistible fresh-cut grass smell. The only problem is they aren’t kid-friendly.
That’s where kids’ toy lawn mowers come in. It’s 2025 and practically every practical item in adulthood has a fun kid version of it. Anyway, these play toys allow kids to pretend to mow the lawn without the risk (and the chore!). Plus, a lot of them have fun additions like sounds or bubbles. We found the best toy lawn mowers available right now that your future groundskeeper is sure to love and use often. Take a scroll through these kid tools, and pick your favorite. There are budget options and more intricate options depending on what you’re looking for.
Husqvarna Toy Lawn Mower
Get your kid a pair of white New Balance and a thermal cup because they’re going to feel like staring out at their beautiful lawn, just like Dad with this realistic toy lawn mower.
It’s powered with three AAA batteries, and reviewers on Amazon promise that kids absolutely love it.
Lydaz Bubble Lawn Mower
This is the very toy mower that kids go absolutely crazy over. It’s easy to set up — you just pour bubble solution into the reservoir, and you’re good to go. Once your little one pushes the mower, the action causes the mower to emit the bubbles — no batteries required!
Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Snappy Turtle Lawn Mower
There’s a greater than average chance you’re going to eventually find a week-old sippy cup in the cubby of this toy mower, but your kid will adore it, and what’s one more stomach-churning discovery in parenthood?
The Snappy Turtle mower by Melissa & Doug has a pull start, a bevy of knobs to turn, and that fun cubby I mentioned. It’s a great low-tech option.
Constructive Playthings Power Gardening Toy Set
Are you or your partner Home Depot regulars? If that’s the case, the chances are likely that your kid wants more than just a mower. Luckily, this set includes multiple gardening options, including a leaf blower, chainsaw, weed whacker, mower, gloves, and goggles. (I mean, safety first, obviously.)
The set is quite impressive, with light-up, spinning, and very realistic toys. A total of eleven AAA batteries are required to power this set.
Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Tractor With Trailer
Get those back acres cleared (in their imagination) with this ride-on toy mower from Peg Perego. Designed to look like a John Deere Tractor, this is the ride-on toy preferred by farmers and ranchers everywhere.
It operates on a 12-volt battery, goes between 2 and 5 miles per hour, and has a run time of 1.5 hours. It is designed to be easy to steer, even across uneven surfaces. So grab some Carhartt overalls, a sippy cup of sweet tea, and get out there and mow.
Sunny Days Entertainment Barbie Bubble Lawn Mower
This is another analog bubble mower option that legit only requires movement to work. It’s reliable, inexpensive, and, of course, comes with bubbles. Plus, isn’t it just darling?
Nasitip Ride On Tractor
The ingenuity of this ride-on toy mower is out of this world. It has two modes: self-driving and remote-controlled. That means that if your kid is prone to dangerous activities (I totally was), you can drive it for them or just employ the emergency brake when needed.
It has high and low speed settings, operates on a 12-volt battery, and even plays music via Bluetooth. Might I suggest “Farm Song” by the Laurie Berkner Band?
Little Tikes Gas ‘n Go Mower
It’s a classic for a reason. It comes with a little gas can, no batteries are required, there are no bubbles, and it still has a fun pull start. Plus, the little balls pop around in the middle, which is both solid entertainment and sound effects.