My other-half and I have a difference of opinion on when you can put a kid on a trail-a-bike. He swears our two-almost-three year old is old enough. I say over my dead body!He is a big kid (almost as big as his four year old brother) and will technically "fit" on the trail-a-bike, but it makes me way too nervous. So what do other moms/grandparents/aunts/sitters/family friends think, am I being over-protective of my baby or are a two-almost-three year old's motor skills (i.e. balance) not up to bike level yet?
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05-03-2010, 08:38 PM #1
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Old Enough for the Trail-A-Bike?
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05-04-2010, 08:31 AM #2
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I don't know what the experts think, but as a Mom, I totally agree with you on this one.
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05-04-2010, 08:37 AM #3
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Is he already riding a bike himself? With /with out trainig wheels. I think it could depend on the munchkin. Personally, I'd keep him in the trailer a bit longer. Atleast until he can ride with out training wheels. Good luck!
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05-04-2010, 08:40 AM #4
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I totally agree as well. As a mother of three, there is no way I would put my child on one of these at this age. I have tall kids, too - tallest in their classes. The motor skills aren't developed enough for this task - balance and coordination just aren't there yet - watch the same child try to hit a T-Ball
You aren't being over-protective - you are doing what you are supposed to be doing - watching out for the little one that you are entrusted with!
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