More than three hundred and fifty thousand children are seriously injured every year while riding bikes, but many of those accidents could be avoided with simple safety measures. Somewhere around the age of four or five, most kids develop the motor skills to climb up and balance on two wheels. You may want to buy it as a birthday surprise, but experts say it's more important to shop for a bike with your child, to insure a proper fit.
Oversized bikes are particularly dangerous.
He should be able to place both feet flat on the ground comfortably. Straddle the center bar - If there's a center bar, have your child straddle it. He should clear the bar by at least an inch. Choose beginner brakes - Foot brakes make stopping easier. Choose them for new riders.