For many decades, children learned to ride on bikes with stabilisers. Yet it should be said that, many decades ago too, children were learning to keep their balance on bikes without pedals. Where a few hundred years ago the balance bike consisted of a wooden frame and two wheels, today we can find very reliable, durable and lightweight versions.
Notable among them are the models from McLaren and Bentley, balance bikes available in the Babyish range. Below you will find the reasons why it is worth buying one for your child.
Recommended by psychomotor specialists
Developing motor skills and balance is very important from an early age. Every child should learn how to coordinate their movements as young as possible. It is precisely for this reason that many psychomotor specialists recommend balance bikes.
This type of bike is thought to help children develop balance and can support motor development from as early as 2-3 years old. In the Nordic countries, most parents turn to balance bikes to teach their children to ride.
Learning to ride more quickly
A second advantage of balance bikes is the short time it takes a child to learn to ride a classic pedal bike. While the move from a bike with stabilisers to a classic pedal bike is fairly difficult and slow, with a balance bike things are much simpler. Your little one will be used to being in control of a bike that always keeps them in contact with the ground. As a result, they will find their balance far more quickly when pedalling too.
A much lower risk of injury
A great many parents are wary of buying their children bikes for fear of injuries and falls while they are learning to ride. Well, with balance bikes the risk of injury is much lower. These bikes are designed to suit even little ones of 2-3 years old.
They are also very light, and the distance between the seat and the ground is very small. In practice, your child has time to control the bike with their feet. Falls are therefore rarer, and if one does happen, the risk of serious injury is reduced.
Greater comfort for your little one
If you choose a quality balance bike, such as those from Bentley or McLaren, you will be giving your child greater comfort. A superior-quality balance bike means very comfortable, quiet wheels, a comfortable seat, and grips made from soft, pleasant-to-touch materials suited to little hands. If these points have convinced you that a balance bike is worth the investment, we invite you to explore the range in our shop.
