Balance bike – this is how it works

The balance bike is considered the optimal preparation for cycling, as children can use it to playfully train their balance and motor skills, which they will need for later cycling. The advantage: It happens without pressure and with little risk of frustration and falling. If you are wondering when your child can start using the balance bike, we have good news for you: The right balance bike age starts very early, because the balance bike principle can be used from 1 year old.

Balance bike – what it brings
Unlike a tricycle, a balance bike is used to train balance because the child has to use their body to hold the balance bike in position. Motor skills and sense of balance are subconsciously trained in a playful way. Experience shows that children who have already gained experience on a balance bike learn to cycle within a very short time. The coordination of steering and steering is trained in combination with pushing off the ground with your feet.

Balance bike – which size for my child?
The balance bike also comes in different inch sizes and designs to suit children across a wide age range. Even if your child's level of development and size should ultimately be decisive for choosing the size of the balance bike, the following information can be used as a rough rule of thumb: A balance bike from 1 year old should ideally be equipped with three or four wheels. See our S'COOL pedeX first. A balance bike from 2 years old should be around 8 to 10 inches, a balance bike from 3 years old should be around 10 to 12 inches. We have a wide range of S'COOL balance bikes.