hamster wheel + race car = critter cruiser

I’ve said this many times and I’ll say it again, why oh why isn’t there an equivalent of a hamster exercise ball for toddlers? What I wouldn’t give for a child-sized sphere of plexiglass goodness that would keep my toddler hermetically sealed from small objects he could put into his mouth and choke on and keep him from getting into mischief? I could fill that ball up with some cheerios, give it a good push and let the good times roll!

But it looks like the hamsters and other furry rodents have all the fun. Check out this adorable hamster cruiser.

Product Description
This interactive exercise toy is for hamsters, gerbils, mice and other small furry friends. There are 4 levels for racing fun. One is to snap the wheel into the lower position and remove the spoiler from the back of the car to attach it to the front of the car under the hood. Then place your critter inside and roll the Cruiser onto the Hamtrac. Second, snap the wheel into the center position and place the pet inside. This way they can cruise around the house.. Thirdly, simply snap the wheel into the top position and it becomes a stationary exercise spinner. Finally you can unsnap the wheel and your pet can spin around the house.

Available at: amazon.com (link via gizmodo)