SIMPLE TO ASSEMBLE: Requires no tools, so your little one will be learning to ride in no time at all. Plus the padded seat and easy-to-grip handlebars show the bike is absolutely built with smoothness and comfort in mind.

Indoor Dens Indoor Dens See our fantastic range of Indoor Dens products, hand made by UK artisans from natural timber materials. Soft Play Soft Play See our fantastic range of Soft Play products, hand made by UK artisans from natural timber materials. There are no standard sizes for balance bikes, so pretty much every make and model is different – even if they have exactly the same size wheels.Whether they’re playing in the park or zooming around the garden, your little one will love this first introducion to bicycling. Opinion is divided on what's best: balance bikes can be stopped perfectly well with feet but some argue that it's good to learn about braking before you venture on to a bike with pedals – and better for your shoe leather. This innovative aluminium-frame toddler balance bike converts to a small pedal bike and then a larger pedal bike. By practicing with Chicco Balance Bikes, every child will be able to move to a real bicycle with pedals without any difficulties or fear. We'd say that, roughly speaking, a child probably doesn't have the hand/eye co-ordination for using brakes until about 2.

Its standout feature is an additional pedal kit (sold separately) that transforms the Strider 14x Sport from balance bike to first pedal bike. MadeForMums is the UK’s number 1 site for parenting product reviews, with an outstanding reputation for expert, honest review content, so a MadeForMums Toy Award is recognised by parents and retailers – and the national press – as a sign of a toy’s outstanding quality and play potential.It is constructed of a lightweight alloy that makes it easy to use and scoot around on, and the handlebar grips are designed to make it easier for little hands to hold. Grab a tape measure, measure their height and check it off against our size guide to find the perfect bike for your child. It’s very expensive but super high-quality and you are effectively getting a balance bike and 2 sizes of pedal bike in 1.

This is in contrast to learning to ride a bike with support wheels, because then children then often ride crookedly.

Its super-lightweight frame means it's easy for parents and even children to lift or carry the bike where necessary. And it’s great that it comes almost fully assembled – all you’ll need to do is tighten the screws (Allen key provided) and top up the air in the tyres.

Outdoor Literacy Outdoor Literacy See our fantastic range of Outdoor Literacy products, hand made by UK artisans from natural timber materials. Get ready for exciting new adventures with the beautifully designed three-wheel My First Balance Bike. Suitable for children aged 2 and over, it helps them develop general motor skills, as well as balance and coordination. The seat post goes low enough to accommodate a rider with a 33cm inside leg measurement, which is average for a 2 to 3 year old, but the 5kg frame and long reach make this a bike ideal for taller (up to 98cm) and stronger children. Shapes Shapes See our fantastic range of Shapes products, hand made by UK artisans from natural timber materials.We like the large foot platform and the banana shape of the saddle that stops your child sliding forward as they ride. Emotions Emotions See our fantastic range of Emotions products, hand made by UK artisans from natural timber materials. The handles offer comfort to your child's little hands and allow a good grip thanks to their silicone composition.