Sometime between the age of two and three, your child will be ready to master a tricycle.
The best first option is usually a lower slung plastic version, that is more stable, and therefore less likely to tip over. The added stability will give your child the confidence to practice the co-ordination and muscle control necessary to learn how to ride a tricycle.
As your child’s skill improves, you can move on to a taller tricycle, however, your child probably won’t be ready for a proper bicycle (even with training wheels) until he or she starts formal schooling.
On the safety front, it’s recommended that even if your child only rides his or her tricycle in your own yard, he or she wears a proper safety helmet. You should also remember that motorists won’t be able to see your child when he or she is behind them. Never let your child ride his or her tricycle unattended, as this is not safe.
Be prepared for the odd accident, and stock up on plasters and other first aid items to deal with the associated ‘ouches.’
The best first option is usually a lower slung plastic version, that is more stable, and therefore less likely to tip over. The added stability will give your child the confidence to practice the co-ordination and muscle control necessary to learn how to ride a tricycle.
As your child’s skill improves, you can move on to a taller tricycle, however, your child probably won’t be ready for a proper bicycle (even with training wheels) until he or she starts formal schooling.
On the safety front, it’s recommended that even if your child only rides his or her tricycle in your own yard, he or she wears a proper safety helmet. You should also remember that motorists won’t be able to see your child when he or she is behind them. Never let your child ride his or her tricycle unattended, as this is not safe.
Be prepared for the odd accident, and stock up on plasters and other first aid items to deal with the associated ‘ouches.’
