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Balance bike or training wheels?

We're thinking of getting Brogan a "real" bike for his 3rd birthday.  I am torn on if I should get him a balance bike or one with training wheels?  I love the idea of the balance bike, but everyone in the neighborhood has training wheels and I wonder if he'll be sad he is missing out on pedaling? What do you think?
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Re: Balance bike or training wheels?

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    I don't know what a balance bike is. So I'd go regular bike w/ training wheels.

    I think if the other kids have a regular bike, he might feel left out. I

  • My 3 year old nephew got a balance bike for his birthday. He loves it and is getting really good at it and can even balance with his feet up. I assume they will get him a real bike with training wheels next. It's a different thing learning to balance versus learning to pedal and also balance, so in my opinion they do completely different things. I liked the balance bike because he could use it right away just by sitting on it and moving it around by walking while sitting on it. I guess it's all about your preference!
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  • I am pro balance bike. The whole point of the balance bike is to eliminate ever needing training wheels, and eventually getting to a regular bike sooner. I think ulimately balance is a harder skill to master than pedaling.

     

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