My daughter is just 16 months but she loves cycling. Especially when I sit her on my saddle and push her around the driveway. So, I was thinking of getting her this bike. I'd directly be going against DH who thinks its too much money and that Sage is too little . . .
What do you ladies think?
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03-16-2007, 07:53 AM #1
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Bike for my daughter
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03-16-2007, 08:01 AM #2
pedal pedAL PEDAL!!!
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you are NEVER too young or too small to ride a bike!!!!!!
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03-16-2007, 08:09 AM #3
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On No....as long as she is walking she is not too little. Mine began with that, then went to a 12 inch with trainers and that is when she can actually learn to ride a 2 wheeler. My son did at 3yrs.
She may need blocks on the pedals and walk the bike at first until she understands the concept of turning the pedals.
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03-16-2007, 08:29 AM #4
Head up. Shoulders down.
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A mini-Giant! In T-mobile colors, too! Way too cute.
Can she hold her head upright and move around comfortably with a helmet on her noggin?
I understand that 16 mos. is about right to start 'em - at least that's in trailers.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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03-16-2007, 08:34 AM #5
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You gals are right. I'm going to leave work early, pick up Sage and head to the LBS so she can test ride it. They have the 10" in stock. Sage will LOVE it. And she will probably walk it around for a while. I'll just tell DH that the Easter Bunny hopped by early this year
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03-16-2007, 09:22 AM #6
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Ok, I'll be the dissenting opinion. She will grow up SO fast. Wouldn't it be more reasonable to buy a tricycle at WalMart or Target, etc.? You can hold off on the more expensive bike for when she can truly appreciate it. Just my opinion.
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03-16-2007, 08:29 AM #7
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Can you get it used? Can you argue she is the first of many children who will use it? Can you get the grandparents to subsidize, and then pass it on to the other grandchildren?
Originally Posted by limewave
My son has been in love with his tricycle since he was 18 months, even though his feet don't reach the pedals. They want to do what we do, and Mommy bikes (more than Daddy right now). You're teaching her that being active is fun -- which will be handy when you want her to mow the lawn or rake leaves.
(Is that your daughter in your avatar? What a sweetie!)
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