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For many parents and children, riding a tricycle is a rite of passage. Most children are ready to start riding their first tricycle by the age of two to three years of age, eventually moving on to bicycles as they get older.
Riding a preschool trike is important, as it contributes positively to the physical, psychological and emotional development of young children.
Balance and Coordination
Many parents today worry that the popularity of sedentary activities, namely television and tablet use, is affecting young children’s motor skills development. Children grow quickly during this period – it is the time that they are learning how to control their gross and fine motor movements.
To develop these skills, they will need more physical movement than tapping on a screen. By introducing a tricycle, you provide them with a structured way to develop their balance and coordination.
Most children will initially encounter some trouble handling the trike at first, but they eventually learn how to coordinate their legs, arms and their speed.
Independence and Confidence
As your child becomes stronger and more adept at riding their tricycle, they learn to become more independent and confident. Children at this age are voracious learners and will start looking for things to do for themselves.
A trike gives them the freedom to go where they want. This is in stark contrast to riding a stroller, which is pushed by the parent. With a trike, children get some level of autonomy that they did not have before.
An Understanding of Basic Road Rules
A trike is a great tool for teaching children basic road rules. They will quickly learn the difference between left and right, forwards and backwards, and ‘stop’. As the child grows, you can even start teaching other road rules, including traffic lights, road signs and more.
Happy Memories
Best of all, trikes give children many opportunities to make happy memories that they will cherish, as they grow older.
Play‘n’Learn offers a wide range of preschool trikes, as well as trolleys, rollers and bikes. Make playtime extra special and contact us today.
