Radio Flyer has received numerous awards, including “Best Places to Work” by Fortune, “Top Small Workplaces,” by The Wall Street Journal and “5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America,” by Inc. The new Hero Wagon features a medical-grade, easy-to-disinfect fabric exterior, instead of the classic, but bulky, metal frame. The design is foldable, allowing hospital staff to collapse the wagon for storage and keep more on site.
Large mesh panels along the sides allow plenty of ventilation. The Veer Cruiser can carry two kiddos weighing up to 55 pounds each. Seats are contoured with venting on the backs, one-touch foot braking offers parental peace of mind, and the wagon folds up into itself for optimal storage. The Step2 Wagon for 2 Plus can carry up to 75 pounds and is easy to keep clean with sanitizing wipes or soap and water. We researched kid wagons from top brands and retailers, considering size, structure, and durability, as well as any extra features each model offers.
The handle is 30 inches long, and the wagon can carry up to 120 pounds. Ideal for ages six months and older, this wagon can carry a total of 300 pounds. The front zipper door lets little ones climb in independently, and there are numerous storage pockets on the front, rear, and sides. In 1933, Radio Steel was asked to be a part of the Chicago World’s Fair.
BUT, Radio Flyer is going above and beyond to make sure that there are smiles for miles as we are getting nearer to summertime, by opening a one day sale on their site. Fortunately for her and her family, Advocate Children’s had a frozen ride on toy that allowed Everly to explore and wonder beyond the four walls of her hospital room. Everly spent long periods of time in the ICU at Advocate Children’s Hospital. In times like this, the Radio Flyer Wagon is a welcome sight to a patient, parent or a sibling in a hospital.
Soon, the Liberty Coaster MFG Co. was also producing tricycles, scooters and other kid vehicles—a tiny fraction of which have stood the test of time. Designed for Starlight by Radio Flyer, the Hero Wagon has an IV pole attachment, making it easier for all patients to enjoy a wagon ride. Plus, each wagon features seat belts for safety, smooth surfaces, and durable fabric that is easily sanitized by hospital staff between each use.
He loved to play around with designs and ended up creating what he called the “Liberty Coaster,” named after the Statue of Liberty that greeted all new immigrants in New York City. He used it to cart around his tools, which he used to build phonograph cabinets. Pretty soon, those wagons were selling faster than the cabinets. The Radio Flyer business was born in 1917, though it would be years before he would be known by that name. And yet, the humble son of a Venetian cabinet maker persevered and found his niche in Chicago, using his carpentry skills to create a popular line of wooden coaster wagons—starting with the brand name Liberty in 1917.
The country was reveling in its newfound economic strength, and the Radio Flyer® Wagon was a symbol for children in much the same way a new Chrysler or Ford was for adults. The maracas can break or become unscrewed and release the metal beads inside, posing choking and suffocation hazards to young children. Toys “R” Us stores nationwide and online at and from August 2017 through January 2018 for about $350.
Radio Flyer is engineered with safety and simplicity, and these tricycle and bike options all deliver a great first or second bicycle experience for little cyclers. In 1930, Liberty Coaster changed its name to the Radio Steel & Manufacturing Company. This new name made note of both the new metal technology and the popular Radio Flyer model. The rattle’s legs can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Maya Wei-Haas is the assistant editor for science and innovation at Smithsonian.com.