You may have noticed some of the kids in your neighborhood riding on wooden bikes lately. No, we're not taking a step backwards, we're actually finally taking a step in the right direction. These wooden bikes are called either running bikes or balance bikes and they're designed to help your kid have a better transition to a real bike. These wooden bikes are also very sturdy and light weight making it that much easier for you kid to learn how to balance himself.
One of the first things you may notice is that wooden bikes haven't any pedals. Learning how to pedal is a pretty basic skill that almost all kids will pick up within minutes. But the largest challenge is learning the way to balance themselves on a 2-wheeled bike. In the past we've given our children bicycles with training wheels to help them make this transition but those training wheels really defeat the purpose. Your kid learns to depend on those training wheels to keep him up rather than learning how to balance. And that is why so many kids are frightened and have a difficult time learning the way to ride a real bike.
But wooden balance bikes are different. Because they have no pedals and your child isn't forced to learn to balance while he's moving at a fast speed or pedaling, he will simply sit on the seat and either run or walk the bike to put it into motion. In the beginning you'll notice your child standing astride the bike and walking it. Then he'll gradually move to a sitting position and start lifting his feet to coast. And before you know it your kid has already learned the way to balance himself on his wooden balance bike.
Another good thing about these wooden balance bikes is that since your kid isn't traveling at a very fast speed and he is able to manage it better than a real bike, he can ride this bike indoors where you'll be able to keep a watchful eye on him or just enable him to learn without the danger of falling off into the street or the traffic.
Because these are wooden bikes they're very sturdy and very simple to clean. Simply wipe with a moist cloth or sponge. If cared for properly a wooden bike will last for years and every one of your kids can learn to ride on it before they move on to a bigger, two-wheel bike. They are easy to assemble and the seats are adjustable to suit any child.
Children love these bikes because of how quickly and easily they can progress to the 'Big Kid' bikes. Since they typically have both feet on the ground there is no danger of falling that you've got to worry about with traditional bikes so your child is much happier and much more willing to learn to ride. And because they're so light weight these wooden bikes are also easier for your child to control. So get rid of the training wheels and help your child learn to ride a bike with a wooden balance bike. - 32193
One of the first things you may notice is that wooden bikes haven't any pedals. Learning how to pedal is a pretty basic skill that almost all kids will pick up within minutes. But the largest challenge is learning the way to balance themselves on a 2-wheeled bike. In the past we've given our children bicycles with training wheels to help them make this transition but those training wheels really defeat the purpose. Your kid learns to depend on those training wheels to keep him up rather than learning how to balance. And that is why so many kids are frightened and have a difficult time learning the way to ride a real bike.
But wooden balance bikes are different. Because they have no pedals and your child isn't forced to learn to balance while he's moving at a fast speed or pedaling, he will simply sit on the seat and either run or walk the bike to put it into motion. In the beginning you'll notice your child standing astride the bike and walking it. Then he'll gradually move to a sitting position and start lifting his feet to coast. And before you know it your kid has already learned the way to balance himself on his wooden balance bike.
Another good thing about these wooden balance bikes is that since your kid isn't traveling at a very fast speed and he is able to manage it better than a real bike, he can ride this bike indoors where you'll be able to keep a watchful eye on him or just enable him to learn without the danger of falling off into the street or the traffic.
Because these are wooden bikes they're very sturdy and very simple to clean. Simply wipe with a moist cloth or sponge. If cared for properly a wooden bike will last for years and every one of your kids can learn to ride on it before they move on to a bigger, two-wheel bike. They are easy to assemble and the seats are adjustable to suit any child.
Children love these bikes because of how quickly and easily they can progress to the 'Big Kid' bikes. Since they typically have both feet on the ground there is no danger of falling that you've got to worry about with traditional bikes so your child is much happier and much more willing to learn to ride. And because they're so light weight these wooden bikes are also easier for your child to control. So get rid of the training wheels and help your child learn to ride a bike with a wooden balance bike. - 32193
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