# Pull a box train along the floor

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Tie a short length of ribbon to a small sturdy box and put a soft toy inside\. Show your toddler how to hold the ribbon and walk, with the box rolling behind\. Add a second box for a longer train\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–4 years
- Duration: 15 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Home
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Towing an object behind them gets your toddler thinking about what they pull and when it follows, a first lesson in how things connect\.

## Benefit

Walking

## Materials

- Small sturdy box
- Ribbon, under 30 cm \(12 in\)
- Soft toy

## Safety note

Keep the ribbon shorter than 30 cm \(12 in\), never loop it around a neck or wrist, and supervise the whole time\.