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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.