If you are thinking of gifting a young child with a bike this holiday season, this Kettler Sprint training bike is a great option. We aren’t quite ready to upgrade from tricycling, but our Kettler trike has served us well. When my middle daughter is ready for a bike, this is the route we will likely go. Designed for children ages 2-6, it features a pedal-less design that helps kids pick up the fundamentals of bike-riding. This allows for an easy, training-wheel-free upgrade to a larger bike as children grow.  You can purchase one of these bikes on sale for $99.95 at blueberryforest.com. Moms of boys need not fear, other color choices are also available.

This MadisonParker Bicycle Onesie combines modern and retro in a fun versatile garment. Featuring a print of a banana seat bicycle (oh, that brings back childhood memories) on a  fuchsia background, this onesie is sure to draw compliments. It can be worn alone in warm weather, or layered over a long sleeved shirt or under a sweater or zippered hoodie in cooler weather. It is available in sizes from 0-3 months up to 12-18 months, and retails for $25. You can purchase one at modernmoppet.com.

This Zigo Leader Carrier Bicycle may be one of the most innovative products I’ve seen in quite some time. When my three year old was a young toddler, I wanted to ride my bike with her, but I don’t like the idea of her trailing behind me where I can’t see her. I bought a front mounting seat, which seemed like a good solution, but it just seemed so complicated to deal with that it is still in the package in my basement 3 years later.

This system seems like a perfect solution. The child pod can be detached from the bike in thirty seconds. You can ride the bike without the pod, or use the pod as a stroller. While the $1349 price is a bit hard to swallow, this looks like a great investment in your family’s health and entertainment.You can check this product out and purchase one at sparkability.net.

If your child is in the tricycle stage, you might want to consider this new Road Hog Tricycle by Airflow Collectibles. Not only is it cool looking, it’s functional as well. Made of heavy duty steel, it has a working headlight, rubber tires, an adjustable spring leather seat, saddle bag, grip tassels, and lead-free powder-coat paint. At 26″ high, it’s recommended for ages 3 to 6 years. Your child can hog the road in style (or at least the driveway) pedaling this tricycle. You can view it at MilkShop.com, where it sells for $315.

When your child becomes too old for a tricycle but not old enough for a “big kid” bike, this Sprint Push Bike by Kettler might be the way to go. Made of carbon steel, plastic, and rubber, it is designed to be safe and easy for children ages 2 to 6 to ride. The bike has no pedals - it moves from the push of the child’s feet. This helps children develop balance that will be needed to ride a real bicycle later. Plus, using one’s feet to make the bike move is added exercise for your child.

The tires are 12″ and are tubeless, the seat is height-adjustable, and the bike even features a safety handbrake and kickstand, just like a “big kid” bike. Made in Germany, the bike measures 31″ x 24″ x 19″, and will accommodate a child up to 100 lbs.

In addition to this cute frog design, the Kettler Sprint Push Bike comes in a variety of other themes, including Princess and Flame. You can view them all at Maukilo.com, where this bike sells for $124.99.

The name Radio Flyer evokes happy thoughts for many parents, memories of summer days spent on a tricycle or bicycle or winter fun on a sled. Now your child can experience the same kind of fun on this Classic Lights & Sounds Tricycle by Radio Flyer. A perfect Christmas gift, this tricycle is made from strong steel and comes in the classic Radio Flyer red, with a bell, so that everyone can see and hear your child coming.

This tricycle has been updated from the old days, as it has an electronic dashboard that makes turn signal noises, plays music, and honks the horn. There is also a useful storage compartment under the tricycle’s seat.

Recommended for ages 18 months to 3 years, this tricycle does require adult assembly. Be prepared to put it together before Christmas morning so your son or daughter will have a wonderful surprise awaiting them under the tree. You can purchase it at ToysRUs.com, where it sells for just $39.99.

I have very fond memories of riding a tricycle as a child.  I tried to foster similar memories in my older daughter by buying her a tricycle at a young age, but she wasn’t having any of it.  I’m now pinning my hopes on my daredevil toddler.  I was recently fortunate enough to cash in the Pampers Points I have been saving for this great Kettrike Jumbo Tricycle. My sister’s son has one, which I have admired, and I am confident that my little one is going to enjoy it immensely, too.

The tricycle features a convenient push bar that parents can use to steady their child or help her along when she gets tired.  You can remove this bar when you don’t need it.  The trike is designed to grow with your child and is recommended for ages 1-5.  The bike is designed and made in Germany from high-quality materials.  If you don’t have a stash of Pampers Points handy, you can purchase one for $179.99 at Oompa.com. It would make a great Christmas gift.

Some of my favorite childhood memories involve my beloved blue tricycle.  I had so much fun riding it, and looked forward to sharing that joy with my own kids.  My oldest daughter couldn’t be interested in trike riding, although I tried my hardest.  Daughter number two, however, is a completely different story.  She is ready to go.  I think she has finally reached an age where she can control one safely.

I just discovered this Oko Trike, and I think it may be perfect for our needs.  Like some other tricycles on the market, it features a handle that an adult can use to steady the trike and help keep the child safe.  It also adds a safety harness and an innovative canopy.  I love the look of this trike, and it promises to be as safe and functional (if not more so) than any other trike I have seen.

You can purchase one for $160 at babygeared.com.  It is available in either blue or orange.

My three children are all close in age but they each differ in their motor skills. You’ll notice from the photo above that this is a pedal-less, chainless push bike that moves by foot power.

The LikeABike Mountain Bike is totally adaptable to your child’s stage of confidence and balance.  It is built for kids ages 2-5 years, and comes in Pink and Green.

You can buy one for $279.00 at BabyBazaar.com.