Which tricycle should you choose?
All parents value long-term solutions. One product that can meet the needs of your child in subsequent stages of growing up means time saving (you don't have to look for new equipment when your little one grows out of something) and less strain on the family budget. That's why a children's tricycle often makes the list of what parents are buying to extend their little cyclist's starter kit. A 4-in-1 or 5-in-1 trike makes the parents' life easier in many situations, all thanks to a multi-functional frame that can be easily modified without using any tools.
A tricycle that grows with your child
How's it possible that a children's tricycle is suitable for both a nine-month-old youngster and an energetic five-year-old? Its multifunctionality comes thanks to the modular design. Modules are structural elements of the trike that can be removed once your child stops needing them. The guard rail, which ensures safety for young cyclists, becomes unnecessary once your pride and joy is sitting more confidently, reaching the handles and wants to control the direction of travel on their own. The central fastening, which the trike is equipped with, makes it easier to pop your little one in.
Other modular elements include the telescopic parent handle (which you can easily remove) and footrest (which folds to make pedalling possible). Check for design options that won't require complicated assembly – when you've got a toddler who's full of energy by your side, it's good to be able to rely on intuitive solutions.
A trike in the future, and currently an ideal vehicle for walks
Although your nine-month toddler won't realise straight away what this whole riding fun is all about, a children's tricycle will get them used to frequent, varied walks and to using all the options.
A very handy solution in models from this category is the possibility of setting the seat in two positions. Your little one rides facing away from the direction of travel if you want to keep an eye on them, or facing forwards if they want to see the world around them. Walks on both sunny days and during a drizzle can be enjoyable thanks to the large hood. Do your child's legs reach the pedals? They can learn to ride using the free wheel function. Thanks to this function, your youngster can perfect their skills without speeding up the trike. Everything remains in your control!
Mum, I want to ride on my own! Older children on a tricycle
Once your little one is familiar with the turning mechanisms and knows how to propel the trike, they can use the independent three-wheeler. Riding on park pavements and roads will be comfortable thanks to the appropriate wheels. In tricycles, manufacturers often decide to use durable, puncture-resistant wheels made of PU (polyurethane). They're resistant to abrasion, and thanks to the shock absorbers, they're ready for riding on all types of surfaces, which little discoverers on three-wheelers will love.
