Not every kid takes to a balance bike, though. Many prefer to skip a balance bike and stick with a tricycle or scooter until they’re ready for a pedal bike. It’s also possible to remove the ...

"Learning to ride a bike actually starts earlier," says Thomas Geisler from German cycling association Pressedienst-Fahrrad (pd-f).Depending on what toys are available, children often lay the basic ...

One item that's particularly caught parents' attention is the 3 in 1 Scooter, priced at £19.99 ... below Ideal for helping little ones master balance, it even comes with a seat for added support.