Does your kid love to walk and does the walk bring him pleasure? And you? Many mothers face a problem when the baby is growing up, but still small enough to walk. He quickly gets tired, but refuses to flatly refuse to ride.
Such a walk turns into torture for the mother, who is forced to drag the squeamish baby with one hand and push the bulky and heavy stroller with the other. But the situation is easy to fix! To do this, you need to offer your child a children's bike with a handle. From 1 year old, children are already sitting very confidently, walking little by little. Activity needs to be encouraged, and such a bike is a great alternative to a bored stroller.
"Gnome"?
How many of us do not remember the wonderful Soviet- made red and white bikes ? But is it possible to imagine that a child who really can not walk will ride it? A modern children's bike with a handle from 1 year old allows you to use it for other purposes. It has pedals, but mom drives a bike herself and drives a vehicle, in addition, all models allow her to be as safe as possible, to make her walk comfortable and enjoyable.
There are so many, how to choose?
There are many different models. Each manufacturer in his own way tries to attract a buyer, makes original additions that will help to stop the choice on a particular bike. The most popular brands among parents are Baby Tilly, Geoby, Kiddilend, Milly Mally, LEXUS, Peg-Perego and Trike. Each of them is good in its own way. Each buyer has his own criteria that affect how to choose a children's bike with a handle: from 1 year old or older, colors - neutral or pronounced, juicy, price - there are very expensive and quite affordable models.
Safety comes first!
Baby products are a special product. Manufacturers must consider many factors when creating their products. And parents, in turn, are simply obliged to be careful about the purchase. Child safety is the main requirement that 3-wheeled bicycles with a handle must satisfy.
What could be wrong?
It is worth paying attention to such details:
- The strength of the material is the frame, components must be solid, powerful, withstand the load of the child’s weight, unevenness of the road surface.
- Reliability of the pusher handle - it is thanks to the good handle that mom carries the baby. It should not be shaky and flimsy. Well, if its height is adjustable, this will help to avoid inconvenience, make management easier.
- Sustainability - a child, especially a small one, spinning in a top, trying to make out everything around. Therefore, a children’s bike with a handle (especially from 1 year old!) Must stand firmly on the ground and should not roll over if the child is tilted.
Optional accessories
All the rest are additions that are not mandatory. For many mothers, an economic department is very important. It can be a basket located above the rear wheels, a backpack that clings to the seat. However, it is very good if the luggage compartment can be removed. This will greatly facilitate the bike when the baby will pedal himself, and the ability to wash it if necessary is in itself good.
Also, for many, the presence of a visor is important. This issue is especially relevant in the summer. To create a shadow for a child on a hot day is an additional advantage that parents want to see when purchasing children's products. Many bicycles are equipped with a canopy that can be folded, they are solid, with pockets for ventilation, with sidewalls or straight.
Torque
Can you imagine a bike without wheels? Of course not! How not to miscalculate what to consider when buying a bike for the smallest? The wheels are made of different materials. Most often it is rubber, plastic, as well as foamed polyurethane. Rubber wheels mainly with an inflatable chamber in the middle. This helps to regulate their stiffness, they are durable, but they can pierce, and then you will have to order a new wheel. If the bike is equipped with plastic wheels, there is the possibility of their rapid wear, especially if the road is not smooth. They are also a bit noisy.
Bicycles with foam wheels are good. They ride smoothly, do not make noise, they are easy to wash, because there is no tread in them (this is not a drawback, the lack of perforation does not mean that such a bicycle will slide on ice or snow more than others), but it should be borne in mind that such material is subject to deformation. Small pebbles leave dents and cracks on the polyurethane, so they are best suited for driving on asphalt or paving slabs.
The back is important!
How much the baby feels comfortable and how long and far he can ride a bicycle depends on the back and seat. It is best to choose products with a rather rigid seat and adjustable backrest. It is also necessary to provide for the safety provided by the handrail or belts. The back can be motionless, that is, it is always located in the same position. But there are models when the children's bicycle is laid out, then the child can take a nap if he is tired of a long walk.
The best choice
Good price-quality ratio is offered by bicycle manufacturers of the company
Trike The brand has a very extensive lineup. Everyone will be able to choose their own bike with a handle. The price depends on the configuration.
The Turbo lineup is simplified, its prices are quite affordable, and buying a bike for 4-5 thousand rubles is not difficult. In these models, there is a trunk, a visor, and rubber wheels. In general, mothers are very satisfied, although some note a not very presentable appearance upon closer examination.
The bike with the Trike Profi handle is an order of magnitude higher. They are made more thoroughly, most often models from this series do not imply an adjustable back, therefore they are suitable for older children. They will have to pay a lot of money (within 7-8 thousand).
Children's bicycles up to 3 years old with Smart Trike handle are the ultimate dream of any child. Here we are talking about a whole entertainment complex, where musical toys are presented to the attention of the child . The presence of a cup holder, ample luggage, and a department for toys make life easier for mom. The whole bike design is designed taking into account the individual needs of the child, he can feel cozy and comfortable, and the mother is always calm for the baby. But such a pleasure is worth at least 10 thousand.
What if?..
Undoubtedly, everyone has the right to decide what and when to buy for his child. And such a bike is one of the topics most discussed by moms. The thing is really not cheap and just going to the store and choosing any model you like will not always work out.
The most controversial issue is the age up to which this mode of transport can be used. In general, bicycles with a handle are designed for children under three years of age. But here everything is purely individual, there are such heroes that they do not fit on the seat and rest their knees on the steering wheel at the age of two years, and someone just starts to reach the pedals by this age.
When buying, you should immediately pay attention to the country of origin, for what age, weight, height the product is designed. For example, Japanese designs made for domestic use sin by small size. This is good for those who have a small and thin child. Tall children should buy European bikes. When buying a bicycle, it makes sense to think in advance about whether it will be enough until the next warm season.
A big plus of this baby product is the ability to remove all the additional accessories (pens, peaks, baskets and steps), when the baby wants to go on their own, without mom's help. Toga will not have to buy a new bike, but immediately you can switch to a two-wheeled one.