How long do they use a tricycle?

randa603

We're considering getting dd a trike for Christmas.  While searching I noticed that they make bicycles for age 3 and up.  Seeing that, I'm wondering if she'll only use the trike for 1 year.  If that is the case, I would go with a moderately priced trike as opposed to a more expensive one. Also, in your opinion..is it important to find a trike that is adjustable or grows with the child?  DD is tall and is already too big for the 10inch trikes.  Thanks:)

Halo79RN

can she pedal? if she's already good with the preschool trike or a friend's trike, maybe try out the bike.  I know other's whose 3 and 4 y/os did fine with the bike with trainers.  we bought dd a bike with trainers at 3 instead of a trike.... she still won't ride it. I catch her riding her brother's tricycle on occasion. I think the tricycle is easier when learning to pedal.  the break and inability to move when pedaling the wrong way just frustrates her and she quits trying.  I wish I would have gotten her the trike when she turned 3 instead of the bike.  oh well. 

Jinsy80

DD got a tricycle at around 18 months. I was hoping she'd catch on around two years old, but she didn't until 2 1/2. She wouldn't really ride outside until 3 or so. Normally she just rides around the house...which is fine with me...not fine with a bike. Unfortunately, her legs are getting too long...she's not getting a bike though until she's almost 4. We have the Radio Flyer Fold 2 Go.

randa603

It looks like she'll use the trike for a couple years at least and in that case I'll opt for a nicer one.  Thanks for the input mamas:)

mbritto4

My neighbor's son got a trike for his 2nd birthday and I've never seen him ride it outside, so unless its in their basement its not getting used.  Our daughter and her buddy used to just use their cozy coupe cars outside.  We never bought her a trike, she had a wagon or the car when we were outside.  My Dad got my daughter a bike for her 3rd birthday and she's been getting the hang of it just fine.

I'd get a less expensive one.

momofolivia

DD got a trike for xmas last year - she just turned 2.  It took her about 3 months to be able to use it - she is short.

Last month she rode a bike with training wheels no problem.  Had I known, I would have held out for a bike, not a trike.

But they are SO cute riding a trike.  lol  It's like a parenting milestone to see it.

randa603

We got her the cozy coupe about a year ago and she's never used it, so, for us...it was a waste...guess all children are different.  I've heard raves about it, though. 

I ordered the schwinn roadster and will keep my fingers crossed that she'll enjoy it for a couple years.  Thanks again Mamas:)