When I was pregnant with Jace I joined an online Mommy group.  One of the best things I did.  Mommies from all over the country (and one from Cananda!) join together to support each other.  I have learned so much from these Gals!  The idea of a balance bike was introduced and I was on the fence.  I had never heard of a Balance Bike before.  This was totally different than my way of thinking.  So when I approached Strider for a review I was excited to see how this would work for Jace!

About Strider No-Pedal Bikes

If your toddler can walk, your toddler can ride a STRIDER. STRIDER No-Pedal Balance Bikes were developed specifically to help toddlers and young children learn balance and coordination BEFORE pedaling. The simple, no-pedal design allows toddlers to learn to ride on two wheels, avoiding tricycle tip-overs and training wheel wobbles, and instilling considerable confidence and stellar bike handling skills sure to last a lifetime. Strider No-Pedal Balance Bikes encourage the development of spatial awareness, balance, and basic motor skills so that all children can reach their maximum riding potential faster, better and safer. Available at http://www.StriderBikes.com.

 

 

My Thoughts:

Jace was so excited when his bike arrived.  He begged his Daddy to assemble it.  Wasn’t to much work and only took a few minutes to be out of the box and ready to go.  There is definitely a learning curve for this.  He had seen his big brothers peddling so he actually asked where the peddles were.  Then he walked the bike around the living room.  I noticed that within a few weeks he already had figured out how to sit back and walk the bike.  I know it is just a matter of time before he will be mastering the bike and coasting around.  I personally love the concept now.  No peddles to mess with so you learn the balancing needed for 2 wheels instead of relying on training wheels.  I honestly can’t wait for the fall weather here in the Northeast so we can spend more time outside and he can really get a hang of it all.  (It has been a brutal summer of hot weather or rain!)