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Balance Bikes & Scooters
Once a child has mastered those all-important first steps it is time for exploration and adventure. What better way to help them along than with their first ride-on toy. As their independence and confidence grow they will be whizzing around just like the bigger kids do on their bikes. Balance bikes are a great way to start them on their journey.
Balance Bikes
Squish 14" Kids Balance Bike Mint
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Squish 14" Kids Balance Bike Purple
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Banwood First Go! Balance Toddler Push Bike
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Banwood First Go! Balance Toddler Push Bike
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Banwood First Go! Balance Toddler Push Bike
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Banwood First Go! Balance Steel Toddler Push Bike
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Squish 12" Kids Balance Bike Blue
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Squish 12" Kids Balance Bike Red
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Chillafish BMXie Glow Green 12' LED Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie Glow Red 10' LED Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie Moto Red Multi-Play 12' Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie Glow Grey 12' LED Balance Bike
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Hoy Weee! 12-Inch Blue Balance Bike
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Hoy Weee! 12-Inch Red Balance Bike
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Chillafish Fixie Blue 12' Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie2 Mint 12' Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie2 Blue 12' Balance Bike
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Chillafish BMXie2 Orange 12' Balance Bike
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Children’s Bikes
Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Matte Black
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Huffy Extent 27.5" Mountain Bike - Gloss Purple
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
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Huffy Extent 18-Speed 24' Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue
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Rollplay BMW R1200 12V Electric Ride On Motorbike
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Falcon Venus 24" Kids Mountain Bike
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Xootz Cobolt E-Bike White
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Deluxe 24" Cruiser Bike
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Deluxe 24inch Bike
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy 24" Korros Mountain Bike
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Boss Cycles Boss Stealth 20 Mountain Bike
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BMW K1300S Electric Ride On Motorbike White
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Falcon Neutron Boys Bike
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Elswick Cherish Girls 20" Wheel Heritage Bike - Blue
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Falcon Cobalt Boys Bike (20-Inch)
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Falcon Raptor Boys Bike
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Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Cobalt Blue
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Extent 24" Mountain Bike - Midnight Purple
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Matte Gunmetal
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Extent 26" Mountain Bike - Gloss White
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Huffy Extent Junior 20' Mountain Bike - Aqua Blue
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Toimsa Vintage 20' Pink Bike
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Toimsa Vintage 20' Beige Bike
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Zombie Slackjaw Bmx Bike
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Lego Dc 76273 Batman Construction Figure and The Bat-Pod Bike Playset
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LEGO® Dc Batman™: Batman Construction Figure & The Bat-Pod Bike 76273
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Lego Dc Super Heroes Batman Construction Figure And The Bat-Pod Bike
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LEGO DC Batman: Batman Construction Figure & the Bat-Pod Bike 76273
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Kinderkraft Rapid 2 Balance Bike - Blue
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Homcom - 6V Kids Electric Motorbike Child Ride On Toy w/ Lights Sound Black
ManoMano UK
Kinderkraft Rapid 2 Balance Bike -Green
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Homcom - 6V Kids Child Electric Motorbike Ride on Motorcycle for 3-6 Years Red
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Chillafish Charlie Black 10' Balance Bike
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Chillafish Charlie Silver 10' Balance Bike
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Chillafish Bunzi 2-in-1 Mint Balance Bike Tricycle
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Chillafish Bunzi Flamingo 2-in-1 Balance Bike Tricycle
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Chillafish 2-in-1 Balance Bike Tricycle Bunzi Camel
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Chillafish Charlie Navy 10' Balance Bike
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Chillafish Charlie Forest 10' Balance Bike
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Chillafish Charlie Flamingo 10' Balance Bike
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Huffy 10" Balance Bike Vintage Stone Blue
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Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Junior/Adult Helmet - 55-58Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
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Awe E Bike/Scooter/Bicycle Adult Helmet - 58-60Cm, Graphite Grey Ce
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Huffy Vintage 10' Pink Balance Bike
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Huffy Vintage 10' Green Balance Bike
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Huffy Vintage 10' Blue Balance Bike
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Revell 1/12 Scale Speeder Bike™: The Mandalorian Model Kit
Hobbies
Homcom - 6V Kids Electric Ride on Car Toddlers Quad Bike atv Toy for 18-36 months Pink
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Scooters
Zinc Folding Electric Formula E Gz3 500W Series Scooter - Black
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Zinc Sprintr Seated Electric Scooter 16 Inch
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Razor E300 24 Volt Scooter - Matt Grey
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Razor Pocket Mod Vapor Electric Scooter For Kids 13+ - Blue
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Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
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Li-Fe 350w Plus Electric Lithium Scooter
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Li-Fe - 350 HC Lithium Electric Scooter
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Razor Power Core E100s 24 Volt Scooter - Red
Frasers
Razor Pocket Mod 12V Teal Electric Scooter
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Li-Fe 200 Electric Scooter
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Razor E100 Electric Scooter - Purple
Frasers
Razor PowerCore S85 12 Volt Scooter - Purple
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Razor Power Core E90 12 Volt Scooter - Black
Frasers
Razor Power Core E90 12 Volt Scooter - Blue
Frasers
Razor Power Core E90 12 Volt Scooter - Green
Frasers
Razor Power Core E90 12 Volt Scooter - Pink
Frasers
Li-Fe 350 Plus Electric Scooter
BARGAINMAX LIMITED
Razor Power Core S85 Electric Scooter For Kids 8+ - Purple
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Micro Scooter Micro Deluxe Mini Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Micro Deluxe Mini Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Micro Deluxe Mini Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Micro Deluxe Mini Aluminium Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Mini Micro Deluxe Glow Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Mini Micro Deluxe Glow Led Scooter
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Micro Scooter Mini Micro Deluxe LED Scooter
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Flyte Midi 18 Inch Stormy The Shark Scooter Suitcase
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Zinc Radikal Scooter
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GLOBBER GO UP DELUXE LIGHT - Evolutive Scooter rosy
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GLOBBER GO UP DELUXE LIGHT - Evolutive Scooter mint green
Vertbaudet
Xootz Elements Electric Scooter - Pink
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Xootz Kids BMX Scooter - Blue
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Xootz Kids BMX Scooter - Green
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Xootz Elements Electric Scooter - Green
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Xootz Bmx Scooter- Blue
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Micro Scooter Mini Micro Fold Scooter
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Micro Scooter Mini Micro Fold Scooter
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Trikes
Doona Liki S5 Trike - Ocean Blue
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Doona Liki S5 Trike - Racing Green
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Cocomelon My First Trike
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Globber Explorer Trike 4 In 1 - Mint
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Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Blue
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Paw Patrol My First Trike
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Globber Explorer Trike 4 In 1 Foldable - Taupe
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Xootz Cyclone Drift Trike, Electric Go Kart 24V - Blue
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Xootz Bubble Go Trike - Pink
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Doona Liki S1 Trike - Urban Grey
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Zinc 7In1 Multifunctional Trike
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Doona Liki S1 Trike Red
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Doona Liki S5 Trike - Nitro Black
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Green Bay - bmw S1000RR Trike Bike Motorbike Electric Ride On 6v Kids Bike Official Licensed Bikes Red
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Green Bay - bmw S1000RR Trike Bike Motorbike Electric Ride On 6v Kids Bike Official Licensed Bikes Black
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Evo Trike 6V - Dream
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Chicco Ducati Trike
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Doona Liki S1 Trike - Blush Pink
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Here at Top Toy Guide, we like to find what’s popular and what’s new in the world of ride-on and bikes. It is serious business choosing a child’s first ride-on, balance bike or second bike. That’s why it’s best to check out what’s hot beforehand so there are no disappointed faces.
Kids can’t wait to have their own scooter, trike or any other foot-powered ride-on toy as their mobility and sense of freedom takes hold. There is a fantastic range of balance bikes, ride-on toys for preschoolers. Best of all, they include some of their favourite characters they love on TV.
Ride-on Toys
The introduction of ride-on toys balance bikes and wheeled toys is so important. Indoor and outdoor bikes promote physical activity which is an essential part of healthy development. Starting kids off with ride-on toys at an early age helps improve their balance and coordination. However, it is essential to make sure the ride-on toy is suitable for the age of the child and that it is well made.
Children are very receptive to colour so buying a colourful ride-on toy will bring much joy. And the more real it looks the better! There are many types of ride-on and some double as a walker for very young toddlers. These can be found based on popular themes like Thomas and Friends, Fireman Sam, In the Night Garden, etc.
Trikes, balance bikes and scooters are loved by kids and they never seem to lose their appeal. Good examples include Toy Story Trike, Peppa Pig Trike for ages 18 months and over. Also Smart Trike for 10 to 36 months and Smart Trike Scooter for ages 3 to 6-year-olds. A popular scooter for girls is the Hello Kitty micro scooter and Barbie inline scooter these are for ages 5 and over.
Scooters and Helmets
It won’t seem long before they have passed the balance bike ride-on stage. They will be soon looking forward to their first bike. So it’s important to remember the safety and protective issues when buying a first ride-on toy, bike, trike or scooter.
There are many things to consider such as sturdiness, size and essential protective items such as helmets, knee pads and elbow pads. Most importantly it’s not wise to think a child will be fine on a bike that’s too big just because they will grow into it. So it is best to buy an adjustable bike that grows as the child does.
Buying a First Bike
When it comes to buying a bike it is important to get the right size to match the age and height of the child. It is also worth looking for bikes with adjustable seats and handlebars. The range of adjustable bikes can include popular characters as well as traditional style bikes like Barbie bikes, Dora the Explorer, and Fifi and the Flowerpots, Hello Kitty 16in bike, plus a Raleigh 12in Ziggy boy’s bike for younger riders.
Raleigh has a good range of kids bikes for 8-year-olds and over like the Challenge BMX Deluth unisex bike and Raleigh Blaze BMX with Gyro. Kids Helmets, pads and bell sets are essential accessories and can be found sporting kids favourite characters like Ben 10, Disney Princess, Spiderman and Star Wars Clones.
Guide to finding the right size bike for your child:
Each bike manufacturer has its own guide to the suitability of bikes for children. The following guide gives you a rough idea of what to look out for when buying a first bike or second bike by showing the wheel diameter sizes that are most appropriate for the age and height of the child.
Height, Wheel Size and Age of Child:
- 98-112cm: 12” bike for 3-5 years with removable stabilisers
- 105-117cm: 14” bike for 4-6 years with removable stabilisers
- 112-125cm: 16” bike for 5-7 years
- 117-129cm: 18” bike for 6-8 years
- 125-136cm: 20” bike for 7-9 years
- 130-141cm: 24” bike for 8-10 years
A bike that is too big or too small is more difficult to control, increasing the risk of accidents. It is best to measure the child’s height first before deciding on buying a bike if this is not possible then use the child’s as age as a guide.
Some kid’s bikes come complete with stabilisers; others do not, but they can be purchased separately and can easily be fitted. As a rule, stabilisers can only be fitted to bikes with wheels up to 16″.
