Popsugar Parenting Kid Activities The 30 Best Balance Bikes For Toddlers Ready to Teach Your Toddler Their Motor Skills? Check Out These 30 Balance Bikes 25 August 2020 by Maya Garabedian Image Source: amazon.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Back in the day, our parents would put us on a bike with training wheels at around age 5 and hope for the best. But if you're nervous about giving your sweet little angel a set of wheels, try a balance bike first! Unlike training wheels, which are given to kids after they've developed their gross motor skills, like body awareness, reaction speed, balance, and strength, balance bikes are for toddlers during the development stage, usually starting at 18 months old. These bikes are low to the ground and have no pedals, making them a safe and fun way to build motor skills and confidence — keep reading to see the best 30 balance bikes on the market. Related: These 17 Outdoor Toys Will Keep Them Busy All Summer Long 1 Allobebe Baby Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com Three-wheel balance bikes like this Allobebe Baby Balance Bike ($57, originally $64) can be used earlier than the usual 18-month-old suggestion. You can start with this bike at just 12 months, and its adjustable seat will make it usable for at least two years. Allobebe Baby Balance Bike $57 from amazon.com Buy Now 2 XJD Baby Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com While it looks like a three-wheel bike, with four wheels and an extra low seat, this XJD Baby Balance Bike ($58) is suitable for kids ages 10 to 24 months. XJD Baby Balance Bike $58 from amazon.com Buy Now 3 HAPTOO Sport Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com HAPTOO Sport Balance Bikes ($36) come in different sizes, all with adjustable heights, and has a much higher weight limit than most balance bikes. With very limited steering, footrest, and air-free tires, these bikes are great for kids starting at just 10 months old. HAPTOO Sport Balance Bikes $36 from amazon.com Buy Now 4 Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com One of the most popular options is the Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike ($110, originally $120), because it's able to adjust to accommodate kids from 18 months to 5 years old. These bikes are durable, with puncture-proof tires, while staying lightweight. Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike $110 from amazon.com Buy Now 5 Yvolution Y Velo Junior Toddler Bike Image Source: amazon.com The Yvolution Y Velo Junior Toddler Bike ($54, originally $60) is great for kids ages 18 months to 4 years old, and has a dual rear wheel for added stability that, as your child gets more confident, you can take one off, making it a true two-wheeler. Yvolution Y Velo Junior Toddler Bike $54 from amazon.com Buy Now 6 JOYSTAR Kids Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com Like many others, this JOYSTAR Balance Bike ($53 and up) is fully adjustable, made with airless tires, and can be used up until age 5, but its wide footrest and tires make it a durable all-terrain option. JOYSTAR Balance Bike $53 from amazon.com Buy Now 7 TheCroco Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com TheCroco Balance Bike ($75) released a new Premium Model that's light, rust-resistant, and assembled without tools, while still maintaining a reasonable price tag. TheCroco Balance Bike $75 from amazon.com Buy Now 8 GOMO Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com Coming in lots of colours, the GOMO Balance Bike ($70) is made with added safety features built-in, and can be used until kids are 5 years old. GOMO Balance Bike $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 9 Extreme Light Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com At just four pounds, the Extreme Light Balance Bike ($70) from Bixie is one of the lightest balance bikes on the market, making it easy to handle. Extreme Light Balance Bike $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 10 Banana LT Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com The newest version of the Banana LT Balance Bike ($60) is said to be one of the most comfortable options, plus its seat and handlebars are fully adjustable. Banana LT Balance Bike $60 from amazon.com Buy Now 11 KaZAM v2e Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com As seen on Shark Tank, the KaZAM v2e ($65) has foam wheels, is fully adjustable, and has a wide built-in footrest to practice coasting while moving. KaZAM v2e $65 from amazon.com Buy Now 12 Retrospec Cub Kids Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com The Retrospec Cub Kids Balance Bike ($70) is a fan-favourite for its "step-thru" design. FYI, it's advertised to only fit children starting at 20 months, rather than the standard 18 months. Retrospec Cub Kids Balance Bike $70 from amazon.com Buy Now 13 Joovy Bicyoo BMX Image Source: walmart.com This Joovy Bicycoo BMX Balance Bike ($120) is stylish, adjustable, and has braking capabilities, unlike a lot of its competitors. Joovy Bicycoo BMX Balance Bike $120 from walmart.com Buy Now 14 Goplus Balance Bike Image Source: walmart.com If you're looking for a bike with accessories, and most importantly brakes, which few balance bikes have, the Goplus Balance Bike ($60, originally $100) the best option for you. Goplus Balance Bike $60 from walmart.com Buy Now 15 Goplus Balance Bike Classic Image Source: walmart.com The Goplus Balance Bike Classic ($48, originally $70) has the classic plastic tires and a sleek design. Goplus Balance Bike Classic $48 from walmart.com Buy Now 16 Hauck Aluminium Rider Image Source: walmart.com The Hauck Aluminium Rider Balance Bike ($60, originally $100) has a unique ergonomic handlebar and comfortable seating. Hauck Aluminium Rider Balance Bike $60 from walmart.com Buy Now 17 Radio Flyer Glide & Go Image Source: walmart.com The Radio Flyer Glide & Go Balance Bike ($40, originally $60) is not only an adjustable option from a classic brand, but it comes with a cute bell. Radio Flyer Glide & Go Balance Bike $40 from walmart.com Buy Now 18 Zycom My 1st Balance Bike Image Source: walmart.com If you need a smaller option, the Zycom My 1st Balance Bike ($30) is good for kids 18 to 36 months, and comes with a matching helmet! Zycom My 1st Balance Bike $30 from walmart.com Buy Now 19 Baishs Balance Bike Image Source: walmart.com The Baishs Balance Bike ($49, originally $122) has great ratings, and a curved seat and handlebars. Baishs Balance Bike $49 from walmart.com Buy Now 20 Schwinn Skip Toddler Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com The Schwinn Skip Toddler Balance Bike ($77, originally $85) has an adjustable seat, and air-filled tires to provide a smooth ride. Plus, it has a lifetime warranty. Schwinn Skip Toddler Balance Bike $77 from amazon.com Buy Now 21 Swagtron K3 Balance Bike Image Source: amazon.com The Swagtron K3 ($60) has a long wheelbase, making it more stable, and is one of few balance bikes with air tires. Swagtron K3 $60 from amazon.com Buy Now 22 Ripple Balance Bike Image Source: pellobikes.com Ripple Balance Bikes ($198) are a higher-end option, but they're super popular. These bikes come in different sizes, have a lifetime warranty, and a rear handbrake. Ripple Balance Bikes $198 from pellobikes.com Buy Now 23 Vitus Smoothly Balance Bike Image Source: wiggle.com The Vitus Smoothly Balance Bike ($100) is known to roll easily on hard and soft ground, so your kid glides. Vitus Smoothly Balance Bike $100 from wiggle.com Buy Now 24 Early Rider Lite Run Bike Image Source: amazon.com While it's made of birch wood and faux leather, the Early Rider Lite Run Bike ($160) is water and weather-proof, and has restricted and unrestricted steering. Early Rider Lite Run Bike $160 from amazon.com Buy Now 25 Wishbone Design Studio Original 2-in-1 Image Source: amazon.com Made from sustainably-harvested birch and eucalyptus wood and non-toxic glues and finishes, the Wishbone Design Studio Original 2-in-1 ($200) is an award-winning bike for a reason. It's easily adjustable, but unlike other balance bikes, the frame itself inverts to become a larger bike, giving your child more room to grow. Wishbone Design Studio Original 2-in-1 $200 from amazon.com Buy Now 26 Freewheel Balance Bike Image Source: weebikeshop.com Saracen's Freewheel Balance Bike ($200) has won world-class competitions and is made according to real bicycle industry safety standards, making it much more than a toy. Balance bikes usually hold kids who are 60-to-100 pounds, but this one has no weight limit. Freewheel Balance Bike $200 from weebikeshop.com Buy Now 27 ByK E-200L Balance Bike Image Source: weebikeshop.com The ByK E-200L Balance Bike ($150) is one of the safest options on the list. With internal braking, and a bell and flag for added visibility, it's a great option for busy neighbourhoods. ByK E-200L Balance Bike $150 from weebikeshop.com Buy Now 28 The GLO Balance Bike Image Source: weebikeshop.com Recommended for kids ages 2 to 4, the GLO Balance Bike ($160) by MUNA is full adjustable, has a rear handbrake, and is lightweight. the GLO Balance Bike $160 from weebikeshop.com Buy Now 29 Woom 1 Image Source: us.woombikes.com This company is known for balance bikes for a good reason — their bikes have the feel of a standard bicycle in its layout and air-filled tires, but are perfect for young toddlers. The Woom 1 ($200) has a minimum seat height that's lower than a lot of its competitors and has hand brakes, making it safe and comfy for shorter kids. Woom 1 $200 from us.woombikes.com Buy Now 30 Woom 1 Plus Image Source: us.woombikes.com While the Woom 1 is great for smaller, younger kids, the Woom 1 Plus ($270) is ideal for kids 3-to-5 years old. If your child is tall or is a little late to the balance bike game, the Woom 1 Plus has all the safety of the original model with some added fun: the "SURFBOARD footrest." Woom 1 Plus $270 from us.woombikes.com Buy Now Kid ActivitiesToddlersKid ShoppingBikes