How to choose a bike for kids?

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

If the little one persistently asks not to put him in a stroller, then it's time to pick up another transport for him. Which? Of course, a bicycle. Kids will love this novelty, giving them a sense of independence. And parents, choosing it correctly, will be able not only to control the movements of their child, but also help him develop coordination skills. It's just worth choosing carefully.

What and for whom?

First of all, when purchasing a bike for kids, parents should think about which model will be ideal for their child. And this is no accident. The thing is that manufacturers of children's vehicles divide them into 4 categories, among which the marking “from 1.5 to 4 years” is provided for the smallest cyclists. What does this mean?

First of all, the fact that when teaching the little one the basics of driving a new vehicle, parents always keep their actions under control. This is done with the help of a special handle, which, by the way, can also be used in the case when the child gets tired of pedaling on his own.

Secondly, for this age group, as a rule, a tricycle is provided - a tricycle. Babies at this ageit will be difficult to balance even if the two-wheeled vehicle is equipped with special wheels.

Thirdly, for this category there is a kind of trunk in which the child can put all his "most necessary" things. Yes, and parents will need it.

In addition to these distinctive features, there are several more parameters that should be taken into account when choosing a bike for the smallest. And the main one is the growth of the future owner. It is this indicator that has a significant impact on the choice of model. So, for this age group, you should pay attention to those options that are equipped with 12-14-inch wheels. It is by riding them that the little ones will be able to freely reach the pedals with their feet.

Other options

And yet, when choosing a bike for kids, parents should understand that there are a few more parameters that you should pay attention to.

The first one is the seat. For this age group, the ideal options would be those models in which it is made in the form of a high chair with seat belts, as well as a removable limiter, such as, for example, the one that the “Kid” children's bicycle has. It is especially important when the child is not yet two years old, and he cannot always fully control the position of his body in space.

The second is the presence of a foot brake. It should be noted that this parameter is important only for those models that are not equipped with a specialcontrol handle for parents. But the presence of a handbrake should alert, because the child simply will not be able to use it.

Third - the material from which the bike is made. A metal case is considered ideal, but plastic ones are also found. But rubber is considered an excellent material for wheels, although there is an opinion that plastic limits the rapid movement of the little one better.

The fourth is the control knob. It is best that it be made of high-quality steel, such as, for example, the one that the Start "Kid" tricycle has. And also so that it can be quickly removed or inserted.

These are the main parameters that parents should consider when they, together with their baby, go to buy the first bicycle in the life of a toddler.