My daughter is 20 months, and is quite small (like <10 percentile) would you recommend this or just get a trike right away?
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Well, all i can say is this: at 20 months its reasonable for me to assume that the developmental stage she is at right now, i would like to encourage you to get it. I say this because it has 4 wheel stability. This will help her motor skills and encourage muscle development. And i believe with supervision, you will be pleased watching her play on a pretty safe toy. She will grow into it regardless. God bless and good luck.
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The seat can be adjusted as your daughter gains some length in her legs. I would recommend it even if she walked it (not sitting on the seat) it would give her a sense of steering and independence. It really proved a confidence builder for our grandson.
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My granddaughter was a very small (5th %) 2-year-old when I bought this for her, and it was perfect.
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In my opinion this would probably be better since there are no pedals to 'reach' --- my grandson usually opts for this one (we recently got him the trike) but he doesn't seem to like to work the pedals. Good luck I hope this helps.
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I have a 20 mo grandson......he loves it.......I wouldn't go for a trike yet...let them get their feet going.....the 3 yr old grandson rode it, just the right size...now he's 4 and his legs are too long!.....get it, you won't regret it.
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This was perfect for my grandson who used it until about 4 1/2 and then moved easily to a small two wheeler with training wheels. If your daughter is petite, she may have an issue reaching pedals on a trike. There is a little learning curve with toddlers being able to move in a forward direction on the scoot-about...my grandson found it easier to push backwards, at first.
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Our grandaughter is equally small and loves the Scoot-About. She easily zooms around the deck and down the sidewalk, laughing with joy the whole time.
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I purchased the Schwinn low rider for my 3 year old son, and it's a little hard for him to pedal without a little push. However this is his first tricycle, and he has to build up his leg strength. So I guess it depends if it's for a new rider or child that's already use to riding.
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My little guy is only 40 inches and it is time to move the pedals from the first setting. I haven't gotten around to it yet but I thought I was just going to move them straight to the 3rd(last) now. Your son may still be able to ride it now, but the time he would have with the toy wouldn't be all that much. As much as we love the car, it may not be a good value for the money for someone so tall. I will agree with Melissa's response that the pedals are hard for a child that is too young. At 3.5 years
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I got the trike for a Montessori day care school. So, I don't really get to see how it's used. When I checked to see how the kids like it, the comment was that the little kids (like 3 year olds) didn't ride it that much because it took a bigger and stronger child to peddle it. If anything, they seemed to indicate it was more popular with the older children (ie, 4-6 year old). Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Personally, I wouldn't recommend it, but to each their own. Just as Triplethreat suggested, it is about the ability to understand...occasionally I have to tell my 3 year old (that is 32 lbs) to be still. If she gets into the ride and starts to lean, it throws off my balance and can be quite dangerous going around turns (especially passing others on the trails.) Also, keep in mind other factors, such as things being kicked, or splashed up in their face, and them not being able to tell you. Just my opinion, but I would get an inclosed one until your kiddo is a bit older.
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Personally, I feel that this car would be a bit too small for him/her. I bought it for a one-year old and believe it will be great till she is about two. She is very petite.
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Depending on her height, I would go for a 12" (John Deere also makes a 12" version of this bike). We are getting one for our 2 yo daughter who is very tiny but, she rides her brother's (3.5 yo) 12" bike better than our tricycles. Remember that the seat adjusts...our son still has another year or more left in his 12". Buying "up size" may be OK for coats but, getting a bike that's too big is just a recipe for frustration, possible injury, and maybe a trip back to the store or post office to return a too big bike.
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Absolutely this tricycle would be awesome. I made this selection for my then 3yr grandson for his birthday. Although he has since move on to a bike with training wheels...he still uses this trike also. It looks sharp and has all the bells and whistles. Excellent choice.
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If you want her to use it as a push walker, I think the large one would be better. We got the small one for our 1 year old and it's too large for him to ride, and the handle was too short for him to use it effectively as a walker.
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Most likely you will be able to ride it, but it may not be comfortable. If you are just learning, the small size may make learning more difficult. I think you would be better off buying a 20 in wheel.
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My son is 2.5 and can reach the peddles bit can't turn and peddle. Most of the time he just pushes himself around with his feet. This trike is low to the ground and harder to tip over than regular trikes. It's a very good looking bike we get compliments all the time. I got him the blue. Hope this helps.
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Am not sure. Can the child fit comfortably on an adult sized bike? If so, I'm sure the trike will work. Bear in mind that the back wheels barely fit on a typical sidewalk and tend to fall into the "ruts" at the edges where the cement meets the lawn. If the child can ride in the street that would be better. If not, a bike path might be a better choice. Also, the trike is very heavy and could be difficult (if not impossible) to get into a regular car. although a van should work ok. Hope this helps.
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Yes, my 4 year old loved it and she is a shorter 4 year old. We are now looking at the 16 inch. With the 16 inch she struggles a little to do a full pedal since her legs cant reach.
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This item or trike is small enough and a great beginner for your sons height and age
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The smallest I see is a J10, so I would order that and just let her grow into them. Kids grow so fast at that age. I did the same thing with my youngest daughter and it worked out fine.
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I think it would work great. my grandson is now 3 and rides the trike almost everyday. Mom and dad love the handle, it works great on longer bike rides...if he poops out, they just push. good luck. carol
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Why would you? Get a smaller bike if you need to. My son took his trianing wheels off himself when he was 5. It's a good bike. We put mud tread tires on it for and he likes it that way.