Things to Look Out For In Kids Trikes

A really great gift for a child who has outgrown their pushchair but is still not old enough for their first bike is a trike. Trikes are great as they are easy to use and will give your child some exercise whilst at the same time allowing them to get used to being able to move themselves around, steer and pedal, preparing them for when they do start to use their first bike. Trikes are also a great mode of transport for small children, in between the pushchair and a bike, and whilst they are still just learning to move around on their own and are likely to get tired after a burst of activity.

When looking for the perfect kids trikes for your children, there are a few things you can look out for to ensure this trike is the right one for you and your child.

One of the most important elements in a trike for a younger child is a removable parent handle. Parent handles mean that when your child gets tired of pedalling or moving themselves around, you can then take control and move steer the trike yourself from behind. This means your child will still get to enjoy the experience of riding on their trike, but will make it easier for you to get them from one place to another if they get tired. It also means you can take the trike with you for days out or shopping trips and know you still have control over where they go so that you won’t have to worry about them getting in people’s way or your day being slowed down. A trike that allows freewheeling and complete parent control would be best, but make sure the parent handle is easy to remove so that when you get where you are going your child can head off on their own to practice their steering and pedalling!

For smaller children you may also want to look for a trike which has some kind of seatbelt or safety bar. Most trikes will be safe enough for children when they are riding around on their own as it involves paying attention to their bodies and knowing what they are doing, but again if they get tired and you need to take over you will want to know they are safe and unlikely to fall off of their trike, particularly if they fall asleep. It will also protect them when they are going at speed, perhaps down hills or slopes.

Finally, look for a trike which has a bucket or trailer attached so children can take their favourite toys, or drinks and snacks with them. It saves you having to carry things around and will also give children a feeling of a little more independence about what they do on their journey and with their playtime.