Kettler trike question -- handle?

[supercalifragilous]

Do all Kettlers come with the parent handle where I can push DD around if her legs are too short to reach the pedals?

I saw the Kettler trike in the OSA catalog - is that the one everyone ordered?

How many different kinds are there and how did you choose which one?

[August Mom]

There are lots of different models. Two of the most popular are the Happy and the Jumbo. These come with either rubber tires or air tires. New models of interest are the Navigator and the Brummi. Some of the trikes come with a pushbar, but most do not. However, you can add a pushbar to all of them for around $15. The OSA model is an exclusive to OSA. So, no, that's not the one everyone bought. If you do a search, you can find out the specifics of the OSA model (and other models). Here's a pretty good site describing the trikes: http://www.mrtoys.com/kettler/Kettrikes/index.htm

I decided by taking DS to a local toy store, trying them out and seeing how he fit on them. We wound up with a regular Happy and have been pleased with it.

[supercalifragilous]

Thanks for that link! I'll definitely have to do mu research! I can't believe how many choices there are!

Do you remember where the co-op went through? I don't remember that website but since everybody was really happy with her service I'd like to purchase through a tried-and-true company... I think her name was Debbie... I was also intereseted in getting a Kettler high chair.

[tippy]

Check out this thread. I think your gonna be one happy momma!
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=12&topic_id=19497&mesg_id=19498

[August Mom]

I believe it was Oopsie Daisy. You are right, Debbie is the owners' name. Neve could give you all relevant information. And, it looks like they'll be another presale in August through Debbie.