OK, I think it's going to be a Kettler for her First Birthday...

[kseltmann]

But since I missed the coop, where should I buy one, and what is the best model for a one year old?
I am sure that this question has been answered before, but in my searches I have not found the answers and time is a ticking!
Thanks guys,

Kathryn
Emily 9.24.03

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Some bike stores carry Kettler trikes, and there are also online retailers, but I've not used them. We bought ours at TRU and it was a Kiddio Supertrike 4. We love it! It was slightly cheaper than the regular Kettlers, but made by them as well. I don't think you can go wrong as long as you either buy from a reputable local bike store, TRU or find somewhere online that someone can recommend.

[Mom to Brandon and 2 cats]

We bought ours through the One Step Ahead website. It seems like it has all of the "extras" (dump back, seatbelt), but since it's a special model for this company, it's a little cheaper than the regular Kettlers. It doesn't have an s-frame, though. There's some coupon codes floating around for 10% off of orders of $50 or more, do a search. And order through u-promise!

hth,

[julierobin]

http://www.google.com/froogle?hl=en&tab=wf&q=kettler+jumbo&scoring=p

I like to price shop through Google.com's FROOGLE. See above link.

If you can find a site that has free shipping or online coupon, that would be great.

I bought a Kettler Jumbo for my DS with push bar (must have :-)), seat belt, foot rest and bell. He started to sit/ride on it while I push when he was 10 months old. I like the jumbo b/c it is a good one for him to grow into. The price you get through the co-op is really good, but hopefully you can find a pretty good deal on-line or maybe even at a local specialty store. In Minneapolis I saw that Creative Kid Stuff sold Kettlers. Do you have a Creative Kid Stuff near you or some other specialy kid toy store?

You can also go to the Kettler home page and find a store near you that sells them (saves on shipping??). http://www.kettlerusa.com/page32.html You can also view and compare the Kettlers out there and maybe you will find something you like.

Good luck -- You will LOVE your Kettler (and so will your child ;-) )

Julie, Mommy to Ben 8/7/03
and Baby #2 EDD 1/05

[kaitlinsmommy]

I am ordering a Happy from mytoybox.com for $120. I don't know if it's the best; it's just the one I like & this particular one was not available during the last co-op. I like the look of the seat better than on the Jumbo. JMO.