Trikes span a huge age range with some suitable from as young as 10 months, but most trikes start at the one year mark. A trike is perfect for a one year old! They are just developing their fine motor skills and the freedom that a trike brings can really help to promote their independence.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user NewBabyToys) Our verdict Frame – the heavier the frame, the harder the trike will be for your child to lift and, of course, for you to carry. Lightweight is key!

Globber EXPLORER TRIKE FOLDABLE 4in1 | Plum Play

Equipped with one 250mm front and two 220mm rear EVA foam wheels, toddlers can enjoy a comfy ride and puncture-free rides on EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1 DELUXE PLAY—all modes included! A removable footrest is also included for more comfort when exploring in infant and guide trike mode. Unscrew the knobs at the end of the wheel assembly and remove both wheels with the parking bar from the trike’s frame. tool-less design allows you to easily switch between different modes without the need for any tools or screws—EXPLORER TRIKE 2in1 has spring-loaded buttons and knobs to seamlessly transform from baby trike for 2-year-olds to balance bike. Install both wheels with the parking bar into the trike’s frame. Place both wheels in the hexagonal slots at the rear of the trike frame and ensure that the parking devices are upwards and don’t touch the ground. Once the wheels are in the correct position, screw the knobs into the wheels’ slot to ensure the wheels will remain securely in place.

If colour's what you're after then you can't go far wrong with the Chad Valley My First Trike. With grippy handles and wide wheels, this trike is great for short trips to the park with toddlers who are just building up confidence – and it won't break the bank if they soon want to trade it in for a balance bike. Please carefully read the instructions before assembling and using the product. Keep the instructions for future reference. The following steps assembles your EXPLORER TRIKE 3in1 into guided trike mode. For a detailed guide on how to transform your EXPLORER TRIKE 3in1 into its different modes, refer to this article on how to switch EXPLORER TRIKE series between different modes.

Convertible Tricycle: EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1 – Globber

All-in-one baby trike for 2-year-olds and balance bike: training trike (24-36M) and balance bike (2-5Y) with a patented wheel mechanism to transform the product from tricycle to balance bike.More mobility child grows; the more potential hazards increase. At home, be sure to remove frames or mirrors hung too low and could break, and any object that could fall in the event of impact. Corner table can also be a danger. Start off by getting the trike’s front wheel fork. Once on-hand, align the front wheel’s fork with the frame of the trike, and then insert the stem of the front wheel’s fork into the frame.

TRIKE 4in1 DELUXE PLAY - Globber 4-in-1 Tricycle: EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1 DELUXE PLAY - Globber

Braking for walking bike: The product can be braked with the feet. The child can stop moving by stopping walking/running. Please take care that your child can always stop from the speed it produces and wears appropriate shoes. Press the red button on the side of the middle column of the safety bar to release; repeat for the left- and right-hand side bars. Many Mumsnet users say they favour balance bikes over tricycles, citing the transition to pedalling as being much easier (and often shorter) thanks to the absence of training wheels right from the get-go. Children should be supervised by adult while riding this product. Special care should be taken to instruct children in safe riding.

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Warning! Automatic freewheeling ensures the tricycle can be pushed safely while the child’s feet rest on the pedals without the pedals turning.

Globber Explorer Trike 2in1 (Trike and Balance)

When it comes to trikes, the Scuttlebug is a firm favourite for toddlers learning to balance and steer. With four designs to choose from – the Butterfly, Beetle, Bumblebee and Grasshopper – the Scuttlebug is a fun, easy-to-manoeuvre ride-on for one-year-olds who are keen to get moving. EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1 DELUXE PLAY comes with accessories for parents: an integrated and removable storage bag with 11L capacity and a bottle holder. Equipped with one 250mm front and two 220mm rear EVA foam wheels, toddlers can enjoy a comfy ride and puncture-free rides on EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1—all modes included! A removable footrest is also included for more comfort when exploring in infant and guide trike mode. Warning! A parcel bag other than one recommended by the manufacturer is used, the tricycle may become unstable.Install both wheels with the parking bar into the trike’s frame. Place both wheels in the hexagonal slots at the rear of the trike frame and ensure that the parking devices are upwards and don’t touch the ground. Once the wheels are in the correct position, you need to screw the knobs into the wheels’ slot to ensure the wheels will remain securely in place. EXPLORER TRIKE 4in1 comes with a 2-height adjustable balance bike saddle made of soft, anti-slip TPR to ensure toddlers can safely touch the ground when learning motor skills and practice manoeuvring our balance bike in comfort! This vintage-style trike looks beautiful with its chunky, grippy rubber tyres, built in footrest, and steel frame. Unlike the other trikes in our list, the Trybike doesn’t have any pedals and is meant as a safe and sturdy introduction to balance bikes. And once they get bigger and build up their confidence you can use the supplied tools to convert the trike to a balance bike to last them all the way up to 6 years old. However, while balance bikes teach kids how to balance, trikes help them to master pedalling without ever having to worry about balance, and are a great option for use indoors as well as out. How to choose the best trike