Why the Kiddy Tricycle Will Soon Be a Thing of the Past

Remember the good, old days, when kiddy tricycles were a common thing seen amongst younger children? Well, this might be a thing of the past if it has anything to do with the newest and latest technology. With kid's toys becoming more educational and trying to further the development of a child's mind, even a simple object like a tricycle has become redefined.

Every part of your child's life, should, if possible, be developed to help them improve later on in life. Pediatricians often warn that the way your child grows up will affect the way they will behave later on in life. With this in mind, certain manufacturers have started selling a toddler's bikes without...the training wheels.

The catch is simple, because it doesn't have training wheels, it doesn't even have pedals. Suddenly, your child's outlook on the bicycle goes from fear and hesitation to excitement and eagerness. No longer do you have to sit for hours teaching your kid how to pedal and balance at the same time. No weaning your child quickly off a tricycle.

You now can teach your kid to ride a bike easily. A bicycle without pedals or training wheels (just the two standard wheels on either side) can do marvels to improve your kid's dexterity and motor skills. The PreBikes (as they're fondly called by parents and children) quickly improve your children's balance and motor skills. By improving these fundamental skills you'll automatically notice them becoming more confident and assured of themselves.

Confidence, motor-skills, co-ordination and balance are the building blocks that will help your child not only through the early stages. These early years should be the foundation on which they build other skills. When your children turn into teens they will have a solid foundation block to work from. What is also outstanding about the PreBike is that it gives even toddlers the confidence to tackle obstacles beyond their age. Not many toddlers can ride a bicycle with pedals, without training wheels. Use a PreBike for a couple of months and watch with amazement as your child seamlessly starts to ride a 'big kids bike'.

A tricycle can simply not perform these objectives. A tricycle is simply lacking when it comes to the latest technology and it is unsuited for the true, quick development of your younger children. Get rid of that old tricycle and rather invest in a bike without pedals. The results will quickly speak for themselves.

Melanie Thomas (CEO Melrose Kids Ltd) is a mother of two boys and lives in London, England. Melrose Kids Ltd are the official distributor of children bike and other learning toys in the UK and Ireland. Visit the kiddy tricycle store for further information.

The Strider PREbike teaches children how to ride a bike. It helps children to learn steering and balance without stabilisers. It also helps develop co-ordination and confidence while mastering obstacles.