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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Looking For A Gift For Your Little Boy? - Consider A Tricycle!

By Agnes Walter


Tricycles have been there since the beginning of the century. They have been popular favorites for so many years already. They are especially made for young children so they can easily get around. Before, children got around by being pulled by wagons; and this is just hard for them. For some children, however, a tricycle has to be more than just a toy. It has to have other functions or have designs based on their favorite characters or TV shows.

A child's adventure on wheels can be started with a tricycle. It does not matter if the child is a boy or a girl. What matters is that a tricycle is fun and enjoyable. If you are searching for a tricycle for your child, try looking in bike stores and rental shops. You may even find models for adults there. Tricycles, after all, are very versatile. Typically, they are made of metal. During the 1970's, however, plastic was started to be used for tricycle frames. It was also during that same era that Marx launched the Large Wheel.

Then again, even though a tricycle may be entertaining for a child, it might be quite a hassle for an adult who needs to pull a heavy wagon around. Plenty of small children also like to ride tricycles with their favorite characters painted on them. Colorful tricycles like these make riding more fun and enjoyable for children. If you want to, you can even get them matching safety gear such as helmets and knee and elbow pads. Nonetheless, tricycles are not hard to store. They can actually be stored upright to save space.

Tricycles come in a wide variety of models, styles, and design; and this is one of the best things about them. There are models designed for every child's preference and needs. There are also tricycles designed to suit children of different height, weight, and age.

Toys for children were first mass-produced in America in the 1960's. During that time, toys were more abundant and cheaper. Today, nonetheless, classic toys are still available; although the tricycles come in a wider range of sizes, colors, and shapes. There are more choices to choose from. Most of them were inspired by the classics.

Tricycles for children open the doors to mobility and independence. Children become equipped with the tools they need to learn the basics of cycling, pedaling, and steering. Since they were first made about a hundred and fifty years ago, tricycles have evolved into modern styles, shapes, and models.

A tricycle helps a child develop his riding skills. Babies start with push trikes as they start to get the hang of walking. Toddlers ride tricycles intended for their age group. As they grow older, they learn to balance and ride bikes; and as time goes by, they improve their skills and coordination. Once they have mastered balance and coordination, they become ready to ride large bikes for bigger kids.




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