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My child is not what you would call ‘coordinated’, in fact, most toddlers aren’t. They’re a bit like tipsy folks wandering out of a bar on a Friday night, you never know when they might topple over.
So when I was given the chance to let my two-year-old try out the Balance Buddy bike from VeloGear I was sceptical. Â If she stumbles while walking, I doubted she was going to stay upright without training wheels.
But I was pleasantly surprised to see her take off straight away, whizzing around the garden without any trouble.
A new kind of balance bike
The coolest thing about these bikes is that they are adjustable so they can grow with your child. Â I didn’t find the plastic version as aesthetically pleasing as the wooden versions, but the bonus is that it can live outside without rotting or splintering. I also liked that the plastic is non toxic and BPA free.
I found the assembly a little bit difficult, but once it was done my toddler didn’t have any trouble figuring out how it worked.
It’s a great way to get kids out in the open air and starting them on what will hopefully be a lifelong love of cycling and exercise.
Features:
- 3 seat heights: from the ground to middle of seat: 28cm, 35cm and 41cm
- 2 handle bar heights: 51cm and 53cm
- Will not rust, rot or splinter
- Made from BPA free non toxic plastic - built to last
- Solid but lightweight: 3.5kg
RRP $129.95
The author received a bike for review purposes
