A bike is great fun for children, first and foremost

A bike is great fun for children, first and foremost! For you, it will be an opportunity to cover longer distances with the Little One. A pedal-free bike can be bought for a world-curious two-year old. A three-wheeled, multi-purpose one can be given to the child much earlier.

There is no one clear answer. The choice is yours! The most important thing is that your child is active and enjoys the advantages of riding a bike which are quite numerous. Just see for yourself!

Riding a bike improves motor coordination and locomotor functions. It strengthens the muscles, teaches to plan and foresee, and improves spatial perception. When riding, alternate movements occur, meaning also that the brain hemisphere synchronization and creation of new neural connections take place. This, in turn, translates into improved cognitive development of your child.

A child’s bike, both the three-wheeled and the pedal-free one, enables them to maneuver the handlebar themselves and have an absolute control of the direction that the bike will go in. Later on, this will translate into your child’s sense of agency, as well as high self-esteem.

The advantages of lightweight pedal-free bikes and tricycles certainly include the easiness of ensuring the appropriate posture when riding. Contrary to the standard bike, here it is much easier to eliminate any difficulties connected with the child’s inclination sideways and the problem of slouching. The bike structure forces to keep a straight spine.

I know that we, mums, are tempted to buy things which are a bit “too large”, but this is really not worth doing in the case of a bike. A bike which is too large will not be comfortable for your child and she or he will quickly get discouraged.

Step 1. Choose the right bike for your child’s height.

Measure the leg length from the foot to the crotch as this will help you to choose the appropriate seat height. For the first bike, the leg length and seat height should be identical. Look for models which have an adjustable seat height just like MoMi ones as you will be able to use the bike longer.

Step 2. Check the bike’s weight.

Believe me, your child will use the pedal-free bike not only on straight roads but they will also select more and more challenging tasks, i.e., going on a curb or overcoming an obstacle. This is why the frame should be lightweight and safe for the child. The safe weight for your little strongperson is ca. 3 kg.

Step 3. Check if the bike is safe for your child.

It should have any required type approvals and certificates. MoMi guarantees safety and all the bikes conform to the European safety standards.

Step 4. Choose a model with no handlebar lock.

The lock is to protect the child from doing sudden and rapid movements but, actually, it may make riding more difficult. It is particularly troublesome at turns when the lock makes it necessary to raise the bike. Designing MoMi pedal-free bikes, we resigned from the handlebar lock on purpose to ensure comfort to your child.

Preferably, a multi-purpose one.

Why?

The answer is simple: you will not regret it!

Multi-purpose three-wheeled bikes are much loved both by children and by their parents. The children love the ability to maneuver and pedal on their own. It has developmental advantages. It enables to develop motor coordination and locomotor functions.

Autonomous maneuvering and pedaling? Yes and no. For obvious reasons, a three-wheeled bike enables the child to ride autonomously, but thanks to the freewheel you can give your child the sense of control while, as a matter of fact, it is you who decides which direction you go!

For parents, such a vehicle is highly comfortable to maneuver and, what is more, it is an investment for years. The bike can easily be adapted to the child’s height and development, starting from 9 months and ending at 5 years!

Three-wheeled bikes can be used as a stroller as well, meaning you can reduce the amount of equipment you have at home.

Multi-function three-wheeled bikes develop the child’s skills and improve their coordination. This vehicle prepares your child for autonomous riding and its final version offers such a possibility to them, turning into a light-weight three-wheeled bike.

The choice is not easy. A pedal-free bike relies on the child’s autonomy more, promoting the sense of balance as well. On the other hand, a three-wheeled bike is more stable and this is why many moms perceive it to be safer for the child. It enables to learn pedaling which will surely be useful in the future when the child moves to a standard bike.

Try both options with your child and select the one which corresponds to your needs and preferences. Remember that the most important thing is that the child enjoys the bike and that the bike is an incentive for an outdoor activity!

What do you think about it? Are you going to see the world together with MoMi?

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