Riding a bike
At what age did your children start riding a bike? My almost 5 year old is terrified of riding his bike. What can I do to get him over that fear?!? Any tips are really appreciated
My mom got my son a balance bike for Christmas at a year and a half. He is 2 years 3 months and flies on that thing inside and outside! He LOVES his bike! He will still have to learn to pedal once he gets older and he tries riding his bike with training wheels but he isn't quite tall enough yet.
My son was 3yrs and about 2/30ish months when he learned how to ride a bike.
We got him a strider bike at like 1.5 and he rode that forever. Then one day he just said "I don't need training wheels anymore." And he rode a regular bike. I really didn't do anything to "make him ride early."
Ok I’m convinced I’ll go get him a balance bike thanks so much ladies!! I’m also getting one for myself too. I’ve been wanting a bike for a while now. U ladies are awesome. Thanks so much did the tips!!
No pp but I really want to get one for myself!! I think I’m going to get one so we can ride together
Yea he has a helmet but no other pads, I’m not pushing it on him just want him to at least try it
Yea I’ve seen those balancing bikes. Maybe we should start with one of those. I totally forgot about them thanks pp
I think we are going to start with a toddler balance bike and (hopefully) skip training wheels altogether. Maybe one of those if he isn't too big? I've heard it really helps teach and build confidence.
Maybe let him watch YouTube videos of other kids riding? I've seen lots of cute videos of the balance bikes.
Both right before they turned 3 they started in the house since it was cold out when they got their first big kid bikes.
By spring they were outside with them. I don't know how to deal with fear since mine didn't experience that. But maybe a few inside lessons on how to sit on the bike and learning about all the parts etc...

Her helmet she got so she can be safe (as she told me) when she rides her bike and scooter lol
Am I wrong for not wanting anybody to ride my sons bike but him hes 3 and he has a auntie who is the same age as him but I dont want her to ride it either...

So the same damn kids from across the street that ride their bikes on our property and a couple weeks ago through the piles of weeds dh pulled that made a huge mess to clean up have now decided they can leave their things in our yard. I watched the kid ride up our path drop the bike then proceed to run through the plant to the grass. Wtf!?
Whats a good toddler outdoor bike/tric thats easy for a 2 year old to pedal and navigate?!!
At what age did your kid(s) start riding a bike by themselves ? My daughter loves to ride her bike except she doesn’t have the strength in her legs to pedal yet so it gets tiring pushing her around lol
Both boys started on balance bikes at 2. My oldest started riding a pedal bike without training wheels just before he turned 4. I think my youngest will be ready for a pedal bike by the time he turns 3. Maybe try a balance bike or make the seat low enough so he has lots of control with his feet and practice riding in the grass in case he does fall.