Mommy can we go outside? Mommy can we ride bikes? I hear this a lot as a mom, but never more so then the day I brought home the Joovy Bicycoo for my three year old. Check out our balance bike review below!
Today’s post is sponsored by Joovy. All opinions are my own.
L was so excited to give his new balance bike a try that he began taking laps inside the house. Since it was a brand new bike, I was okay with him learning indoors first. Soon he was ready to hit the road! Mommy and L were so excited we forgot safety first, but wearing a helmet is always a must.
Balance Bike Review
Did you know that more modern parents are moving away from the “old” way of training wheels and opting for a balance bike instead? Here’s why:
- Kids do better focusing on one thing at a time. Therefore balance bikes allow kids to zone in on mastering their balance before riding.
- When a child rides with training wheels they tend to lean into the turn, instead of learning to balance. This formed habit makes it harder for kids to learn to ride independently.
- The sooner the better applies to balance bikes. Children ages three and up can begin to learn how to balance on a balance bike. For more information on the benefits of balance bikes, head to joovy.com.
The Joovy Bicycoo features a hand brake just like traditional bikes, a soft cushioned seat, and 12″ pneumatic tires for suspension. Children ages three and up, and under 55 lbs in weight can ride the Joovy Bicycoo. It even won design awards at Europe’s largest trade show. The frame is made of aluminum so it’s strong, yet lightweight.
The Joovy Bicycoo balance bike is available in three color choices: red, black, or white. Head to Joovy’s website for additional details about this fun new way to ride. Looking for more Joovy reviews? Check out the Joovy Scooter and Groove stroller reviews, TheBabaSling, and Joovy Tricycoo.
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Leela says
That looks perfect for my boys.
Stacey Roberson says
We have a balance bike for our 2 year old, but I don’t think he’s quite ready for it yet. I think this is a great way for toddlers to learn to ride a bike, though.
ellisfan14 says
I kind of wish we had gone with a balance bike rather than a bike with trainers. My daughter learned to ride her bike without trainers this summer at 5 1/2, but the little boy across the street learned to ride almost a whole year ahead of her because he had a balance bike first.
LaVonne says
I didn’t realize that Joovy had a balance bike too. We love these! They’re the best way to teach your kid to ride!
Jenn says
What a great way to tech kids how to ride a bike! I need to look into this for sure, I am still trying to teach my second child how to ride without his training wheels.
Debi Gerhart says
My 4 year old just started riding a bike and she started out on a Balance Bike.
Rebecca Swenor says
This is a neat way to teach them balance. I really love that the Joovy Bicycoo Balance Bike has a brake on the handle too. Thanks for sharing.
Mistee Dawn says
Oh that is so cute. I wish I had one for my daughter when she was little. Looks like a great product.
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I love how sturdy this bike looks! I also think it’s great it’s in colors suitable for boys and girls, intead of just one or the other.