http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:43:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3202 Jun-Nicole Matsushita Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:43:20 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3202 We love the running bike. My son rode for miles. Once he was ready for the pedal bike he transitioned in one day- no training wheels. His balance is so strong he does stunts and as a preschooler is teaching the elementary kids how to ride. We love the running bike. My son rode for miles. Once he was ready for the pedal bike he transitioned in one day- no training wheels. His balance is so strong he does stunts and as a preschooler is teaching the elementary kids how to ride.

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3041 Whitney Trujillo Sun, 23 May 2010 13:28:57 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3041 This is very helpful as I am just started to think about a tricycle for my 2 year old! This is very helpful as I am just started to think about a tricycle for my 2 year old!

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3024 Melissa Thu, 20 May 2010 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3024 Wow, I really like this Heidi, was in the market for a new bike, looks like I found the perfect one- thank you! Wow, I really like this Heidi, was in the market for a new bike, looks like I found the perfect one- thank you!

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3022 Sarah Thu, 20 May 2010 15:36:03 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3022 well worth the $ for the joy it brings!! well worth the $ for the joy it brings!!

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3017 Noel - Tricycles For Adults Thu, 20 May 2010 03:27:01 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3017 Sounds like some good ideas for my little ones. :) Sounds like some good ideas for my little ones.

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3011 Heidi Farmer Wed, 19 May 2010 20:05:13 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3011 Oh, good idea! Oh, good idea!

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3010 Sarah Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:44 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3010 Another option is to purchase a 2 wheeler and remove the pedals completely. Then you have a bike that serves as a balance bike and a pedal bike later when you re-attach them. A bike shop can remove pedals completely from a child's bike for you if you don't have the tools to do it at home. This plan is my preference because I have to buy 2 at once, I can't hand anything down! Another option is to purchase a 2 wheeler and remove the pedals completely. Then you have a bike that serves as a balance bike and a pedal bike later when you re-attach them. A bike shop can remove pedals completely from a child’s bike for you if you don’t have the tools to do it at home. This plan is my preference because I have to buy 2 at once, I can’t hand anything down!

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3009 gillian s Wed, 19 May 2010 18:05:28 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3009 A less expensive alternative is the plastic motorcycle by step 2 (i think) toys? Our son rides it all over the backyard and it promotes the same balance. Also, there is a mommy discount site that just had similiar bikes at half off. I think they were around $60. A less expensive alternative is the plastic motorcycle by step 2 (i think) toys? Our son rides it all over the backyard and it promotes the same balance. Also, there is a mommy discount site that just had similiar bikes at half off. I think they were around $60.

]]> http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/lose-the-training-wheels/comment-page-1/#comment-3008 Lisa Wed, 19 May 2010 16:38:05 +0000 http://www.thegoodstuffguide.com/?p=5259#comment-3008 I am a true believer in these 'pedal-less' bikes as it is a great way to teach a child balance without any danger! My parents bought one for my then 3 year old boy who loved it! Couldn't get him off the bike and over time, we noticed he started riding it down tiny hills with his feet out to the side squealing "cowabunga"!! We bought him his first 'big-boy' bike for his 4th birthday with training wheels but we took them off after 2 months and he has been riding a 2 wheeler ever since!!! I am a true believer in these ‘pedal-less’ bikes as it is a great way to teach a child balance without any danger! My parents bought one for my then 3 year old boy who loved it! Couldn’t get him off the bike and over time, we noticed he started riding it down tiny hills with his feet out to the side squealing “cowabunga”!! We bought him his first ‘big-boy’ bike for his 4th birthday with training wheels but we took them off after 2 months and he has been riding a 2 wheeler ever since!!!

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