The Growth of Balance Bikes: When Should Children Start Riding a Bike?
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Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike with training wheels. His daughter, Loralani, learned to ride a bike much younger without training wheels.
Loralani learned to ride using a balance bike, which is a bike without pedals. Balance bikes help children learn to balance before they start pedaling.
Experts say there is no specific age for kids to learn to ride a bike. It is more important to look for signs that a child is ready, like being able to walk.
Balance bikes are becoming more popular than bikes with training wheels. Studies show that children who learn on balance bikes learn to ride faster.
Learning to ride a bike early can help children become more independent and confident. It also helps them develop coordination and balance.
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How did Michael Natividad's daughter, Loralani, learn to ride a bike?
Loralani learned to ride a bike much younger without training wheels using a balance bike.
What are balance bikes and how do they help children learn to ride?
Balance bikes are bikes without pedals that help children learn to balance before they start pedaling.
Why is it important to look for signs that a child is ready to learn to ride a bike?
Experts say there is no specific age for kids to learn to ride a bike, so it is more important to look for signs that a child is ready, like being able to walk.
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