It's likely you've seen a toddler zooming around on a balance bike, but you might not be familiar with the amazing benefits of them. I've partnered with Woom Bikes to explain the importance of balance bikes and why they are one of the best purchases I've ever made as a parent!
Balance bikes are one of the best ways for a child to develop their gross motor skills. Training wheels often give a false sense of balance, where the balance bike first focuses the developmental benefits of balance and coordination. They also help develop core muscle strength and endurance. Woom balance bikes are designed to enable toddlers to easily hop on and roll away. Even if the child has only just started to walk, the Woom 1 helps them to gain confidence and a sense of balance on two wheels.
EASY TO CONTROL
Balance bikes are extremely lightweight and low to the ground which make them easy to control and hop on. Weight is one of the most critical factors in a child's success and enjoyment in learning to ride. Woom's smallest balance bike weighs less than 7 lbs. (for ages 1.5 - 3.5), and their bikes weigh 40% less than most children's bikes. They also have an easy to use rear hand break that is made specifically for toddler hands.
TRANSITION TO A PEDAL BIKE
Walt and Whitney started riding a balance bike at 2.5 years old. At 4.5 they got their first pedal bike (Woom 3) and I'm not exaggerating when I say I gave them one push and they were off! It's mind blowing how easy it was for them to transition, but that's why I love balance bikes! Woom bikes are unique in that they come with removable pedals so you can put them on when you think your child is ready to try them out! If it's too soon the pedals are easy to remove.
Due to the demand of bikes since March the bike industry has experienced a shortage and put Woom in a unique situation of navigating pre-orders. They implemented a new pre-order system that will prioritize customers in the chronological order they signed up for restock notifications. Sign up now before they sell out for the holidays!
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