All parents know that children love trying out boundaries. Luckily, it is not only the adults’ boundaries that they want to try, but also their own. When they feel confident in walking and running, they start searching for new challenges, which is fantastic for their development. A balance bike is a good one to start with, and it can be used already from 1 year old, depending on how far the kid is in their motoric development. First, this bicycle trains the child’s skill to coordinate legs and arms, but it also gives the child a head start in learning how to ride a real bicycle. A balance bike also makes the trip to and from the kindergarten or day care faster and more fun, both for children and parents.
It is important to choose the right balance bike for your child. It is important that the bike fits the child’s height, so he/she can get on and off it on their own, without the help of parents. To avoid unnecessary falls (which there are a lot of already), the bicycle’s height needs to match, so that the child can sit on the seat and still have both feet on the ground. Paying a bit extra for a bike that has adjustable height is worth the money. The bicycle should challenge the motoric, but the child should also feel safe. Last but not least, the bicycle should of course match the design and quality that are right for you and your child. Does the bicycle need to look at feel like a race bike? Should it be pink, for your little princess? Maybe it needs a nice print. There are many different designs to choose from for the kid’s new bike.
If a balance bike is not the right choice for your sweet nugget, a tricycle is an icon in kid’s bicycles. It does not challenge the child’s balance in the same way as a balance bike, but it gives another motoric challenge – pedals. Pedaling gives the kid a challenge in learning new movement, but it also makes the child better equipped to learn to ride a bike, when the time comes. A tricycle is not as demanding as a balance bike, so the requirements for the choice of bike are not the same. It does not mean that there are no options! Our tricycles come in different sizes and with different amounts of accessories. The common feature of all the bikes is that they come with a handle, so that the parents can steer the bike, if it’s necessary. The classic tricycle is good for zooming around in the garden, and it has space for toys.
There is no better feeling than your first ride on your new bike. Sun in your face, wind in your hair and no traffic on the bike path. Put your favourite music or podcast on and drive away on the country road. Exercise, fresh air and freedom have never felt so good. Jopo makes wonderful adult bikes that can be adjusted so that they fit most sizes. When you ride your new bike for the first time, you will want to leave your car in the garage – even though it is rainy and windy, where you live. You are so happy to have your bike.
