How to Choose the Right Kids Tricycle

As a parent, you want to provide your child with the best possible experience when it comes to riding bicycles. One of the best options for young children is a tricycle - a three-wheeled bike that provides extra stability and support. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right one? Here are some tips to help you make the best choice for your child.

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1. Consider Your Child's Age and Height

One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a tricycle is the age and height of your child. Most tricycles are designed for children between the ages of 1 and 5, but there are some models that can accommodate children up to the age of 8.

Height is also important, as you want to make sure your child's feet can reach the pedals comfortably. Look for a tricycle with an adjustable seat and handlebars, so you can adjust the fit as your child grows.

2. Choose the Right Frame Material

Tricycles can be made from a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, and wood. Metal frames tend to be the most durable, while plastic and wood frames are generally lighter and easier to maneuver for younger children.

Consider your child's needs when choosing the right material. If your child is going to be riding on rough terrain or using the tricycle frequently, a metal frame may be the better choice. If your child is just starting out and needs something light and easy to handle, a plastic or wooden frame may be the way to go.

3. Look for Safety Features

When it comes to children's toys, safety is always a top concern. Look for tricycles with safety features like a low center of gravity, a sturdy frame, and wide wheels for extra stability. Also, make sure the tricycle has a secure seatbelt or harness to keep your child safely in place while riding.

4. Consider the Size of the Wheels

The size of the wheels on a tricycle can have a big impact on how easy it is to ride. Larger wheels tend to provide a smoother, more stable ride, while smaller wheels can be easier to maneuver for younger children.

Consider your child's age and experience level when choosing the size of the wheels. For younger children or those just starting out on a tricycle, smaller wheels may be a better choice. Older children or those with more experience may prefer larger wheels for a smoother, more comfortable ride.

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5. Think about Your Budget

Tricycles come in a wide range of prices, from inexpensive options to high-end models with all the bells and whistles. Consider your budget when choosing a tricycle for your child. You can find a quality tricycle at a reasonable price, but you may need to pay more for extra features or a more durable frame.

In Conclusion

Choosing a tricycle for your child can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. By considering your child's age and height, choosing the right frame material, looking for safety features, considering the size of the wheels, and thinking about your budget, you can find the perfect tricycle for your child's needs.

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The Joovy Tricycoo 4.1 Kids Tricycle (our previous pick in this guide) was loved by our kid testers, and it has a short, five-minute build time. It&#;s also adjustable, and it can be used by smaller kids (with the fabric harness) and older kids (just remove the insertable secure seat, which keeps little kids from crawling or sliding out of the chair). The materials are mostly plastic, which got dinged up after just a few weeks of testing. Many parents complain in reviews about losing pieces of the Joovy over time; the screws, the plastic basket, all tend to fall off. It&#;s also now significantly more expensive than our current top pick, and it&#;s not as stable; when Jenni&#;s kids played with the Joovy, it tipped over a number of times, causing small injuries. It also got stuck on any surface that wasn&#;t pavement.

The Doona Liki Trike S5 has some great features, such as the ability to fold down for travel (it&#;s designed to fit in overhead bins on airplanes). We enjoyed its three-second fold, padded straps, and sleek look. Like our top pick, this one converts to multiple stages. The sunshade is similar to that of our top pick, too. But this trike is more than triple the cost of our top pick. And the push bar is also more loosely attached than that of our runner-up pick; this made it difficult for an adult to push the Liki in a straight path, especially one-handed.

The shiny, steel Radio Flyer Classic Red Tricycle is a well-made trike for kids from 2½ years to about 4 or a small 5. The design replicates that of tricycles from decades ago, so this sturdy, metal tricycle has serious nostalgia appeal. We found that the controlled turning radius made it harder to tip than some of the other trikes. But it lacks a back support and adjusts only a bit to accommodate taller riders. In our tests, the Classic Red was harder to ride than any of our picks.

The Radio Flyer Deluxe Big Flyer is a decent version of the Big Wheel&#;style trike, and it&#;s intended for kids who are 3 to 7 years old. It has more heft and seems sturdier than today&#;s Big Wheel brand. Older kids will likely enjoy the speed and easy turns of a lightweight, low-slung trike, but Kate&#;s 3-year-old son had some trouble getting the 16-inch front wheel to move. When it comes to a low-rider-style trike, overall we think the Schwinn Roadster provides a better ride. For bigger kids, the Razor RipRider 360 is more fun and easier to use.

The SmarTrike 3-in-1 Breeze S Toddler Tricycle (now unavailable) felt flimsy, with plastic wheels and screws that are tough to tighten. And the harness didn&#;t tighten well; Jenni&#;s 15-month-old daughter kept nearly falling out. When an adult pushes this convertible trike, the handle (rather than the kid steering) directs the front wheel, which is ideal for younger kids. And it adapts well to older children. But our top pick and runner-up pick simply felt safer and more durable, and they were easier to build.

The XJD 5-in-1 Kids Tricycle is a trike that turns into a balance bike. It takes 10 minutes to build, and it&#;s easy to adapt from trike to bike by adjusting the two back wheels into one (they slide together) and removing the pedals. It&#;s sturdier than many of the trikes we tried, with hard rubber wheels instead of plastic. But it doesn&#;t have a warranty, and the kids in our test group avoided this bike like the plague, probably because the stand-over height for the balance bike configuration wasn&#;t low enough. This trike also doesn&#;t work for kids under age 2. If you want a balance bike, try one of our balance bike picks.

Nearly identical to the XJD trike, the Besrey 5-in-1 is a trike turned balance bike that takes 10 minutes to build. It&#;s also easy to adjust into a balance bike (by sliding the back wheels together and removing the pedals), and it has a two-year warranty. But as with the XJD trike, kids didn&#;t like the Besrey in trike or bike form during testing, because it was uncomfortable to ride. In trying to be a trike and a bike, it succeeds at neither. It also doesn&#;t work for kids under age 2, despite the ages listed on the product page.

The Bentley 6-in-1 Stroller Trike is heavy and large, requiring about 15 minutes of build time and a lot of tools. It transitions from a stroller to a tricycle, and it has a comfortable seat and harness (it should, considering its nearly $500 price tag!). The ride is much smoother than with many of the trikes we tested because the wheels are made with rubber instead of plastic. The Bentley is also fairly easy to push and convert from stroller to trike, and your child can apparently start riding in it at 6 months old. But it&#;s missing key touches, for something with such a high price point: The storage bucket is small, with a Velcro lid that barely stays on, and the cupholder is made of cheap plastic. The harness is also hard to secure, and the canopy feels similar to that of our top pick, which is around one-fifth the price.

The Fisher-Price Harley-Davidson Tough Trike was a surprising amount of fun. Even though it&#;s small and low to the ground, Kate&#;s son enjoyed the trike&#;s big pedals, fat wheels, and super-large underseat storage container. However, we found that the plastic wheels provided a really rough ride, especially on hard surfaces and bumps. The trike also doesn&#;t adjust in any way, so it&#;s usable for only around a year or two before a child outgrows it. Fisher-Price makes a few versions of this trike, including one that&#;s &#;Barbie Tough.&#;

Many of today&#;s parents (and grandparents!) may have fond memories of rolling down the driveway&#;and perhaps over homemade jumps, definitely helmet-free&#;on an Original Big Wheel. The actual Original Big Wheel was manufactured in Pennsylvania by a company called Marx, which went out of business in the s. Today&#;s Big Wheel (the name was sold) is lightweight, and the wheels slip a ton. It was difficult for Kate&#;s young son to get started on the trike, and he soon lost interest. Kate lost interest even sooner, when it took a whopping 54 minutes to assemble, mostly due to the number of decals. Jenni&#;s 3-year-old son also screamed in frustration while using the Big Wheel and found it didn&#;t move well across pavement or dirt. Like its namesake, the Big Wheel is better for bigger kids. It accommodates kids up to 70 pounds and 8 years old, and we&#;ve known older children who did, in fact, love it. But this trike is the most fun when it&#;s used to barrel down steep hillsides; even older, stronger pedalers will find it difficult to use for sidewalk travel. Plus, for what it is, this bike is really expensive. Overall, if you&#;re seeking a truly fun ride for older kids, we think the Razor RipRider 360 is the better choice.

This article was edited by Amy Miller Kravetz and Kalee Thompson.

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