One thing I regret not doing with Max is getting a balance bike. He is getting a bike with stabilisers for Christmas as he really needs to learn how to do it. A lot of children in his school ride a bike to and from, and he has been asking to do that too.
My nephew got a balance bike when he was about three if I remember right. He got really confident and just zoomed by on it. So when it came time for him to ride a ‘proper’ bike, he didn’t need stabilisers. He had the balance of staying on a bike down. He just had to learn about the pedals. So with Chloe, I’m glad that we can try her out on a balance bike, and hopefully speed up how she learns on a bike. It would be great if we could all cycle to school!
We have been sent this Chicco Pink Arrow balance bike from the online store Kiddies Kingdom. The website was really easy to use and order from. They have such a good range of products on there, perefct for little ones. As I love shopping online, I think it will become somewhere I will look now.
At first, Chloe was a little unsure. But we made the seat low enough for her so that her feet were comfortable on the ground. Then she walked up and down the hall and round the kitchen etc. She built up confidence with it quite quickly. Just keeping her indoors until she is less wobbly and her helmet has arrived. Safety first and all that.
The bike arrived in three separate pieces. The main frame with the wheels, then the handle bar and seat weren’t attached. The instructions were easy to follow, though. I had it together in a couple of minutes. One of the first things I noticed was the colour of the bike – so bright and striking. Chloe really loved it too.
The handlebars are easy to swivel and manoeuvre. I like the grip that they have on them too. Will make a difference with little hands on there holding on. The bike is metal, but it actually feels really light. It is made from a really light metal. So if we go to the bike and it doesn’t get ridden home, it wouldn’t be too heavy to bring back. It also makes it easy for Chloe to steer and move it all around.
The balance bike cost is £34.99 which is cheaper than a lot that I have seen on the market. So I think it is a really reasonable price. I think you’d get your money’s worth too. It seems to be well made, so would pass down to others. The bike is suitable for use from 3 to 5 years (or up to 25kg). So you’d get a couple of years use out of it anyway. Then they should go to a regular bike easily.
Have your little ones ever used a balance bike? Have you ever shopped online at Kiddies Kingdom? Would love to hear what you think.
*the bike was gifted in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
These are fab, a couple of little boys from my daughters nursery have these in red and they look such fun. I had no idea they had pink ones, my little girl would love this too. Amazing value x
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I’ve not heard of kiddies kingdom before. Will have a look as always looking for new places to get children’s things. The bike looks great and it’s so reasonably priced x
We are getting our daughter a red balance bike for Christmas! (although you have just reminded me I have to order it…where has the time gone?). So many people have told us the benefits of having a balance bike and Evie has been asking for a bike for at least 6 months now (well a motorbike…but she’s only 2 1/2 so no chance!) . We’ve been looking around for the best one, but Chicco sounds really perfect. Off to see if they do it in red! x
They d0! It’s called a ‘red arrow’ one x
This looks fab and what a great price too! I wish we had bought one earlier for my daughter as I think she would love one, but she’s getting a proper bike for Christmas this year instead! x
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Our little girl has had one of these bikes and it was brilliant. Great value for money and all her friends loved it too
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Perfect starter bike for a little one. If you are dubious about getting one don’t be. For the price we thought we’d give it a go and within a couple of days our 4 year old is going down little hills with her feet in the air.
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Thanks for the review. It seems like this is OK bike, but did you thought about training wheels? I’m looking for the information about which bike to buy, that’s how I’ve found your article and https://myrideontoy.com/balance-bike-vs-training-wheels this article. But the opinions are different so I’m confused. Any suggestions??
We are getting our daughter a pink balance bike for her birthday. But your post just reminded me I have to order it… I hope it be Great value for money and all her friends love it too.
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very cute little bike for kids colours are amazing