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.

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.