Do the pedals move by themselves when being pushed or does the child have to put them in motion?
368612
The pedals do move on their own when you are pushing it. The child can put their foot on the pedals and they will stop turning and make a ratcheting sound when their foot is against it. That way their feet don't get wrapped up in the pedals.
368613
The child doesn't need to touch the pedals when being pushed. The pushing motion will turn the pedals for the child.
1094679
no, it moves when you press on the pedal. This is battery operated. Great for about a 2-4 year old. Any older child would get bored pretty quickly.
749250
The pedals don't lock but the axle does ratchet so the child can rest their feet while being pushed.
1024973
My grandson is 1 year old. We just push him around with the handle that also will turn the front wheel. I would say from 1 to 4 or 5 or whatever they move onto a larger two wheeled bike.
2082573
Hi, I don't recall seeing one since my daughter has the training wheels on hers. Just so you know, I've noticed that it's hard for my daughter to pedal even with the training wheels (I even tried it and found it to be difficult!). I'm not sure if there's any easier way to pedal by loosening a section of the pedal, etc.
2031791
Hi! It is just pedal riding. However, my grandson really loves it. The only problem I see with it is we cannot adjust the seat as he grows, which he has done a lot over the winter. So far, he is making due. It really is a cute one.
596953
It's helpful until the child figures out how to use the pedals and then it comes in handy when they poop out and you need to push them home. Beats bending over.
358030
I'm not aware of issues with the push handle.My son is too happy someone is pushing him instead of him trying to pedal. LOL
126061
My grandson is riding it very well and has been since his second birthday. I think he will be ready for a bicycle before he needs pedals. This little balance bike is very well built. The regular bike will come for my little guy's third birthday late November.
1159568
I honestly don't know. We've only used the bike in connected/towing mode. My son hasn't learned to ride the boy's bike on his own yet.
911235
Yes of course, child does not need to pedal at all. Or they can keep pedaling as long as they want.
2021885
No. My 11 month old grandson is just starting to walk and he can push it with no problem.
1590829
No. My daughter doesn't know how to ride by herself either. The attachment is sturdy so that the main bike keeps it balanced.
1727535
No it doesn't. It would be nice if it did,but it's been great even without them. Our son now 15 months and using since he was 11 months, used to stick his feet in the pedals and squeal but he figured it out (and he could do that even if there were foot rests). He's almost tall enough to use pedals now!
1440581
I purchased this for my grandson, who was 3 at the time and small for his age. He was able to get into it and manuever it without any problems. My son-in-law did have to move the seat up so his feet could touch the pedal. I don't know if this helps or not.
670553
It only makes the ticking noise when the kid's feet are on the pedals keeping the pedals stationary as you push. Not sure why they designed it this way. But if your kid puts his feet up on the wheel well, like my kid then the ticking stops.
918260
no push bar. But the inflated tires and adjustable seat make it a bit easier for the child to learn to pedal for him(her)self. My two year old grandson loved his and was able to pedal by himself fairly quickly.