Customising Your Child’s Ride On Car: Fun and Creative Ideas

Written by Klika Australia,  31st January 2025 | Updated: 5th February 2025

One of our ride on cars surrounded by a unique number plate, child-safe tempera paints, decal stickers and LED strips

Take your child’s ride on car to the next level with creative customisations that make playtime even more exciting!

Is your kid starting to get bored with their ride on car already? Maybe it's time for a custom makeover! Customising kids' ride on cars can really make them stand out and reflect your child's personality and interests. Plus, working on the customisation together is a great way to bond and get creative, giving your little driver a ride that's truly unique!

In this blog, let’s go through some fun customising ideas that’ll turn your kid’s ride on car a cut above the rest! 

 


 

Safety Considerations

Of course, we should always start with safety considerations before we get to the nitty gritty of the work ahead. 

When customising your child’s ride on car, keeping it safe is just as important as making it fun. Here’s how to strike the right balance:


Stick to Safe Materials: Choose kid-friendly, non-toxic paints and decorations.

Check Everything Regularly: Make sure any add-ons are secure and don’t affect the car’s performance.

Skip Small Parts: Avoid anything that could easily detach and become a choking hazard.

Keep It Practical: Make sure your upgrades don’t get in the way of how the car works or holds up over time.

With these simple tips, you can create a ride that’s both awesome and safe. 


Exterior Paint and Decals

If you’re looking for a fun way to personalise the ride on car, using safe, child-friendly paint in your kid's favourite colours is a great option that can totally transform its look! Go for non-toxic, water-based paints, like tempera, to keep things safe and colourful. Plus, water-based paints are super easy to wash off so you can start over as your child’s interests change, keeping the ride unique and exciting!

For a little extra flair, you can add decals and stickers like flames, animal prints or superhero symbols. They’re a fun way to give the car some character without making anything permanent. 


Personalised Number Plates

Adding a custom number plate is a fantastic way to give your child’s ride on car a personal touch, making it feel even more like the real thing! You can create a plate featuring their initials, lucky numbers or a fun theme like “Speedster” or “Little Driver,” giving the vehicle its own unique character.

There are plenty of customisable number plates available online specifically for kids' ride on cars, with options to match various themes and colours. These add-ons make it easy to find a style that fits your child’s personality and makes their ride feel even more special!


Adding Lights 

Battery-powered LED light strips and individual LED lights are fantastic additions to kids' ride on cars. They create an eye-catching glow for the car's underbody, taillights or anywhere you wish for that extra “cool” effect. Adding this feature makes their car feel more attractive and no doubt flashy, turning every ride into a stylish cruising.


Interior Upgrades

Comfy Add-Ons: Upgrade the ride with soft seat covers or a mini steering wheel wrap for a more comfortable and stylish feel. These simple additions make every drive a cosy adventure your child will love.

Fun Interior Touches: Bring the imagination to life with pretend GPS screens, cool dashboard stickers, or even decorative gauges. It’s an easy way to make their ride on car feel extra special and uniquely theirs!


DIY Accessories and Props

Add Personal Touches: Get creative with easy DIY ideas like attaching a toy phone holder or making a mini license card. These small touches are not only fun but also help personalise their ride on car.


Seasonal Fun: Keep things exciting by adding themed props—think faux snow for winter or streamers for a summer vibe. It’s a great way to keep their ride fresh and spark their imagination all year round!

 


 

Conclusion

Customising a ride on car is such a fun way to level up playtime while letting your child’s creativity shine. Whether it’s cool decals, comfy upgrades or playful props, every little detail makes their car truly theirs.

Let their personality guide the process and enjoy creating a unique ride together—it’s bound to be a hit!


Now to get to all these fun customising ideas, what you need first and foremost is of course, a quality ride on! At Klika, we have a wide range of kids’ ride ons from farm fun tractors and luxurious licensed ride on cars to adventurous quad bikes




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