best tricylce for 19 mos. old

[Amye0401]

My ds is very interested (um...make that determined) in riding a bike. He is quite small and I know would not be able to pedal himself, but I've seen the tricycles with the push bars. Can anyone make some brand recommendations?

Thanks!
AmyE

[egoldber]

I have been looking at these lately myself. My neighbors (who all have several kids ages 1 1/2 - 5) all swear by the Kettler tricycles. Here's a link: http://www.mytoybox.com/kettler.htm?source=overture

HTH,

[masetane]

I agree, I tried out sooo many tricycles. bought one and returned it and invested in the Kettler. It's fabulous and you simply MUST get that one!!! *grin*
caroline

[raynjen]

We have a 17 month old who is the same way. We bought her the Radio Flyer trike with the steerable pushing handle. She is small also (30", 21 pounds) and can't pedal, but she loves to be pushed around. This particular trike also had more of a bucket style seat that helps keep her fanny in place. I think it cost us $40 at TRU which is considerably less than the Kettlers. I know that a lot of people swear by them, but I couldn't justify the expense when she will want to move on to different things (big wheel, bikes, etc.) soon. Hope that helps.

Jen in Okinawa
Mom to Noelle (10/25/01)