Running bike-motorcycle: features, best manufacturers and secrets of choice

Childhood is the best period of life, every day in which is filled with new discoveries and fun adventures. Every parent wants his little one to grow up happy, curious and smart. Unlimited love, caress of parents and, of course, interesting and colorful toys can help to accomplish this task. A huge assortment of goods for children often puts parents in a difficult position when choosing a gift for their baby.

If a child under 1 year old can still be surprised with funny rattles, then for babies over 2 years old, you need to select more interesting options.

A treadmill bike is a plastic wheelchair, by means of which a child can move around the house or the street, while feeling like a real racer.

The device is set in motion by pushing the feet against the ground. During the ride, the baby can simply lift them or put them on a special stand, if such is suddenly provided. With the help of this entertainment, the little one, playing, learns to keep balance, balance, accelerate and independently control a vehicle.

The optimal age for acquiring a mechanism is 2-3 years, but some manufacturers have taken care of one-year-old babies, developing lightweight models of balance bikes for them.

Advantages:

• the correct location of the spine;
• light weight;
• ease of transportation;
• Ease of controls;
• strengthening muscles;
• affordable price range;
• increasing intelligence and coordination;
• obtaining initial driving skills;
• strengthening of the vestibular apparatus;
• acceleration of the physiological development of the baby;
• quick adaptation to an adult bike.

Flaw:

• fast burnout;
• the need to order from online stores.

Also, the disadvantages include the undesirable use of a large amount of water for cleaning, which will provoke the peeling of colored stickers. To preserve the brightness of the product, it must absolutely not be left in the sun for a long period of time.

The demand and popularity of this device made manufacturers work over the improvement of such a balance bike and the release of new models.

• "Phantom" - Belarusian model from the Polesie brand, which can be found in all European countries. Advantages - affordable price range, bright and colorful design, reliability, environmental safety, ease of operation, the presence of protectors and a comfortable seat, the handles do not slip. Disadvantages - rapid fading of colored stickers and drawings, stones falling into the wheels. Also, some users note that the toy is very low. This company also has many other models of motorcycle balance bikes: "Motorbike", "Mini-moto red", "Smurfs", "Miffi" ​​and others.

• "Orion" - inexpensive Ukrainian model, which has a high level of stability and realistic design. The product complies with all established sanitary and hygienic standards. Advantages - resistance to fading, environmental safety, the most comfortable position of the seat and steering wheel, the presence of rubberized handles. The disadvantage is the lack of reflective elements.

• Parents of toddlers who have just learned to walk should definitely pay attention to model Brumee Speedee... The main advantages of a wheelchair motorcycle are the absence of sharp corners, the presence of a contoured knee room, an ergonomic seat, bright colors, colored stickers. The design is absolutely safe for babies under the age of 1.5 years.

• Bambi - an option for children from 8 months, since a handle for parents is also provided, which can be easily removed later. The seat and steering wheel are adjustable, the latter being characterized by the presence of light and sound effects.

• Falk X-Racer - a feature of this sample is the presence of a trunk where the child can put toys, hand brake, seat belts. The steering wheel, seat and pedals are adjustable.

• Big - a very beautiful toy motorcycle with eyes that will delight any kid. Travel safety is ensured by wide wheels, and durability is ensured by high quality materials.

• Step2 - Fashionable pink gurney with good stability and realistic headlights. Due to the presence of two wheels, it is advisable to purchase for children from 3 or 4 years old.

• Smobi - the plastic model of the motorcycle is suitable for the smallest, as it is equipped with protective belts and a front limiter. Tipping over is excluded, as there are stops at the front and rear. Plus, the little ones are sure to be captivated by the sound effects and the rearview mirror.

Before you go shopping in a store, experts recommend that you study all the features of this device and the criteria for its selection.

The following factors directly influence the choice of the device:

• price range;
• compliance with sanitary standards;
• trademark;
• build quality;
• the size;
• stability;
• permissible load level;
• reliability and durability;
• weight of the structure;
• type of wheels;
• base material of the body.

A high-quality, reliable and practical children's vehicle in the form of a motorcycle must have the following characteristics:

• reliable and high-quality case;
• weight - no more than 4.5 kg;
• inflatable tires;
• special footrest.

After the purchase, many parents expect their child to instantly get behind the wheel and drive. This statement is absolutely incorrect and does not correspond to reality. Teaching a kid to drive a new vehicle consists of the following steps:

• slow rolling in a standing position without fixing the body on the seat;
• riding, sitting on the mechanism without taking the legs off the ground;
• full riding with periodic fixation of the legs on the footrest.

Before putting the child behind the wheel, experts recommend once again to make sure that the height of the wheelchair and the child's height match as much as possible. If the dimensions of the device do not correspond to the parameters of the child, then after a while the deformation of the foot may occur. The first management skills toddler should get at home under the supervision of parents, and only when the child understands the basic principles of driving, then it will be possible to safely go outside.

To prevent the occurrence of injuries while driving, the following recommendations must be observed:

• operation of only a serviceable vehicle;
• skating away from the carriageway;
• control of the device only with shoes.

In order to maximally protect the baby from injury, experienced parents recommend purchasing the following protective equipment;

• helmet with visor - a light item that will prevent damage to the head and face, the accessory must have soft straps and ventilation holes, manufacturers produce these products in various colors and designs;
• protection for knees, arms and elbows - convenient accessories that will prevent abrasions, bruises and scratches;
• shoe protection - a convenient device that will prevent damage to your shoes while riding.

Due to the high level of popularity, the bike-motorcycle has both positive and negative reviews. Experienced and novice parents, after purchasing this device, note an increase in the activity of babies and the strengthening of their muscular system. The crumbs study their toy with interest, learn to manage and control their actions, and walks in the fresh air have a positive effect on their immunity. It should also be noted the ease of transportation, which allows you to take entertainment with you to nature.

Despite the positive characteristics, doctors recommend paying attention to the rules for using a plastic balance bike. The operation of this mechanism will be beneficial only if its dimensions and height correspond to the parameters of the child. Otherwise, the toy will harm not only the baby's skeleton, but also the formation of his foot. Also, unpleasant situations often arise when using broken and deformed devices.

Toys are essential companions for children of all ages. These items accompany babies from birth to adolescence. During this period, they change depending on the interests of the child, but the love for vehicles remains unchanged. Bicycles, cars, scooters and rollerblades are an essential part of girls 'and boys' entertainment. Taking into account new trends, manufacturers have developed a completely new device - a plastic balance bike-motorcycle.

Watch the video for a test drive of a balance bike.