Tricycles

Things you need to be aware of when buying a tricycle

Apart from externals such as the colour, which of course you can freely choose according to your taste, the range of tricycles is very wide nowadays. In order to find the right model for your child, you should pay attention to some criteria when purchasing this new companion.

The tricycle is the ideal vehicle for children who are not yet secure in terms of their sense of balance. For these children, tricycles are the perfect tool with which they can train their motor skills in a sustainable way. This training also benefits the development of the muscles, the spatial notion and the ability to coordinate. Children develop differently – that is why it is difficult to give general information about the ideal age for using a tricycle. Rely on your feeling as a parent and on your baby who surely will be highly motivated to learn how to use the tricycle once it is there.

Many tricycles are equipped with a loading area, which is often tiltable. This extra feature allows your child to transport toys or other important things in his/ her life. Since the endurance of children is limited, it is advisable to consider getting a model that comes with a convenient push bar. With such a device, you can easily step in if your little explorer feels exhausted. There are some models which feature a push bar that has a useful steering function incorporated. In this context, a freewheel function comes in quite handy and useful, since it prevents the pedals from moving on when the tricycle is pushed and your child can actually rest in an undisturbed way.

A height-adjustable seat which allows your child to use the tricycle for as long as possible provides lasting benefit. Especially in the initial period when your child is not yet familiar with the tricycle and still has some uncertainties, you should not let him/ her use the tricycle unattended. Please keep in mind that the coordination of eyes, feet and hands is a huge learning effort for your child. That is why it takes a little while until your child has learnt to handle the vehicle safely.

You should also pay special attention to the tricycle’s tires. Depending on where your child is supposed to use the tricycle, the tires are also a decisive factor. Rubber tires, for instance, are highly recommended when your child is to use the tricycle in your apartment first. These tires reduce the noise and protect your floors. Air-filled tires are basically suitable for any surface.

The questions at a glance:

• Which features are most important to you?
• Where is your child supposed to use the tricycle?
• Which tires are necessary for this?
• How long should your child use the tricycle?

Tricycles by Puky

Puky is a leading manufacturer of children's balance bikes, tricycles and bicycles. Trikes by Puky are designed to meet the needs of your child perfectly. Therefore, they feature a low centre of gravity, a wide rear axle as well as distinct safety against tilting. Many models are equipped with a freewheel function that can be switched off if necessary, which makes it easier for your child to handle the pedals independently. The freewheel function allows the tricycle to be pushed without the pedals moving.

Infinitely adjustable seats ensure that the tricycles grow along with your child, ensuring long usability and an ideal seating position. The long push bars are ideal for parents of almost any height. Other features include a connectible wheel swivel lock, which facilitates pushing the trike and offers additional safety due to a steering angle limit. In addition to this, the manufacturer offers optional accessories such as a tricycle footrest or a tricycle strap, which adds even more safety for your little one. Furthermore, the high resale value of Puky's products which is achieved by the high-quality processing, is not to be disregarded.

Résumé: Discovering the world on three wheels

Using a tricycle is often associated with the long-term goal of teaching your child how to ride a bicycle. But even without this, perhaps even distant aim, a tricycle is the ideal companion for your little one’s exciting everyday adventures. Tricycles are often an ideal alternative or an ideal addition to the buggy when your baby is tired of sitting still passively and wants to explore the world with his/her own motions.