2 YR OLDS- whats better? bike w/ tr. wheels or tricycle?

Question

this is in conjunction to my last question about 2 yr olds bday gifts!!

Answer 1

A tricycle type bike by far. A bike with training wheels is hard for a 95% of 2yrs to ride because they do not have the strength or large motor skills to push themsevles. A tricycle or a big wheel are MUCH easier for them to handle. Maybe also look into a cozy coupe car as well.

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Answer 2

my son is 23 months and he likes the "big wheels" type tricycle better.

Answer 3

A tricycle is better. I was told my my son's early intervention specialist that they don't have the coordination to peddle a trike until almost 3 years old. Of course my son is gross-motor advanced, so he has been doing it for like4 months now:)

Answer 4

That's a tough one.  Depending on his height, a tricycle would probably work better but he won't be able to use it as long.  If he's taller than average, you may be able to get him a very small bike.  We got our son a bike for Christmas last year, he is average height, and he was 2yrs, 10mos at that time.  I never knew they made bikes that small and it was only around $40.

Answer 5

id say a tricycle, a bike might be harder to ride at that age, even with training wheels.

Answer 6

There are 'big wheels' that have adjustable seats....move the seat all the way to the front right now and move it back as he grows.   My son wore is BW OUT.   Best money I ever spent.