Parents, who are accustomed to teaching their child how to ride a bicycle with a tricycle or trike, simply haven’t heard of the newest developments with little kids bikes. Little kids bikes have been developed to not only become a fun past time for your children but to also help with development. In this article we will discuss the latest developments and what advantages can be had from using a balance bike.
What exactly are the developments with little kid’s bikes?
Little kids bikes used to be trikes. Not anymore. There is a new style of bikes called and famed as the balance bikes. These bikes are bicycles that have no chains or pedals. It is simply the two front wheels, with handlebars and a footrest (this depends on the manufacturer you purchase it from). The premise behind a balance bike is extremely simple. Because your child does not need to worry about pedals or trying to keep themselves balanced while still moving forward and pedaling furiously, it becomes easier for them to learn how to ride a bike.
They use their feet to push themselves forward and maintain their own balance. These bikes, that are also known as running bikes, have become more renowned amongst parents and educational departments because of the fantastic benefits parents have started seeing when using them. Parents have seen an improvement in motor skills, coordination, balance and even confidence. These bikes are simply ingenious when it comes to teaching your child how to balance themselves. It is well known that children that use these types of training bikes are readier at a younger age to start riding bicycles with pedals.
Where to find balance bikes and what to look for when purchasing one
If you’re from the UK, simply do a search for “balance bikes” and you’ll be able to find manufacturers and distributors of them. However, if this is your first balance bike make sure to keep our checklist in mind.
Adjustable seats and handlebars: Your balance bike should have adjustable seats and handlebars. This is to ensure that you can use your bike for your child for at least three to four years.
Wooden balance bikes: While these types of bikes are popular, it is not recommended to buy a wooden bike. The reason for this is simple: the steel version is much more durable and last longer.
Footrests: Make sure you buy a bike with footrests. If there are no footrests it can be an uncomfortable experience for your child.
By: Melanie R Thomas
About the Author:
Little kids bikes have been revolutionised, make sure that your child is not missing out on all the fun and development of their motor skills that these bikes can provide.
Melanie Thomas (CEO Melrose Kids Ltd) is a mother of two boys and lives in London, England. Melrose Kids Ltd is the official distributor of Strider Sports products including the Strider PreBike in the UK and Ireland.
The Strider balance bikes the children bike for between 1 and 5 years of age. They teach the skill of riding a bike, without the complication of learning pedaling.
