You have heard about these balance bikes but you simply cannot understand this concept of using a bike without pedals. The main reason why it does not have any pedals is because it helps your child guide the bike. It is popular because it keeps the child’s attention focused on the pedaling instead of maintaining balance and keeping the bike steady. Your child will learn to keep their control and balance from a young age and you will also see that the transition to a normal bike will be a lot easier. You will not need to put special training wheels in the future because they will already know how to use the two wheeled bike.

Most balance bikes are made from special materials (like steel) so that the bike will not be heavy for the child. A child always senses weight differences, so it is better to find some that is lighter than most bikes. This is actually a very practical toy which can be used without the supervision of an adult. In this way, you are going to teach the child to get up from the ground without any help whenever he falls with the balance bike. You will see how important the aspect of weight is in this case. continue reading…