The trend of pull along toys and balance bikes is increasing each day. People know how useful and safe the balance bike is for their kids. It lets the toddlers enjoy with their parents and helps kids go out and make friends. In addition to all these benefits, it is economical than a tricycle and training wheels.
Looking at the increase in demand of the pull along garden trolley, and balance bike, there are a lot of people who have started selling them in the stores. So, it has become a daunting task to choose to choose the best store. Well, you should choose the one that has got good reputation in the market for selling quality products at reasonable rates. In addition to that, it is advisable to make sure that you buy the product which is within your budget and from the store that provides you warranty and guarantee.
Even after choosing the right store, it is difficult to choose the right balance bike. It does not follow the 'one size fits all' phrase. It differs from a kid to kid. Every kid has got different height, weight choices; it depends upon their requirements that you select the product.
You need to check upon each feature before choosing the product; be it kids wagon or balance bike. So, let us take a look at the important features while choosing the balance bike...
1. Seat: The first factor that everyone looks up to while buying this is the height of the seat. It differs from a kid to kid, depending up on their height. Other considerations are the shape, material, padding of the seat.
2. Total weight: The weight of the bike depends upon the weight of your child. Ideally it should not exceed 30 percent than the weight of your child.
3. Tires: There are a lot of types of tires available for this; so you need to choose the one that suits the needs of your kids, as per their age.
4. Brakes: Most of the times, brakes are used only by the children above five years. The ones below five do not have strength in their hands to apply brakes.
5. Footrest: It depends upon the kid if he needs it or if it is going to come in the way. However, most of the times, no one needs it; it is used only when you are going a long way hill down.
6. Handle bar grips: It is one of the most important things which is necessary, as the rubber bars help them to protect their hands while they ride into the trees or if they happen to fall down.
7. Geometry: The last, but definitely not the least, it is one of the most important factors that should be taken into account while buying the balance bike. Most parents forget to notice this. Overlooking this feature, while considering only the seat, tires and looks is one of the biggest blunders one can ever make. Greater the body angle, lower will be the center of gravity, which will result into the better handling. So, if you want your kid to learn balance and handle properly, buy the one that makes greater body angle.
Now that you know about all the features, it is advisable for you to select the right product from the right store to make your child happy. Good luck!
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