Your baby has grown up, doesn’t want to lag behind peers and asks to give her a brand new bike? You just have to rejoice at this desire, because the sports load will help the child to develop correctly, train muscles and form the musculoskeletal system. And how many joyful moments can be connected with a new iron friend! Rides with friends, field trips with parents, first abrasions and falls, excitement before meeting with a long-awaited gift.
Features of the choice of bicycles for girls
Five years is not a very big age for a little princess, but, on the other hand, the child already expresses his opinion, he often wants to have a certain thing, and the desire to imitate adults is increasing day by day. Riding bicycles with handles is a thing of the past, and the baby wants to show independence.
It is for this reason that it would be better to take the child with you to choose a new iron horse. The girl will be able to see, touch, try to ride a bike.
Types and features of children's transport
A bicycle for a girl of 4-5 years old is better to choose with a certain diameter of the wheels. Suitable models with twelve-inch wheels. Among the large number of options presented, it is better to prefer a bike with additional removable parts (for example, additional rear wheels). As the child learns a new skill, parents will be able to use new features and the ability to detail, adjusting the load and degree of safety.
A good bike for a 5 year old girl should be equipped with extra wheels. They are mounted on the rear support and can increase stability. Over time, parents will be able to remove them, and the baby will ride a two-wheeled bicycle.
Bicycles for girls of 5 years have their own peculiarity - this is an understated installation of the frame. This design allows you to increase the safety of the bike. With emergency braking and, if necessary, the baby will be able to easily throw the leg and jump out without any problems.
Another distinguishing feature of bicycles for children of this age is the presence of shock absorbers on them, located both on the front of the structure and on the rear. In addition, a manual brake is often installed on such models.
The division of bicycles into such types as cross, road and others occurs later. Therefore, do not look for such a gradation. It begins for children over 12 years old, with a wheel diameter of at least 24-26 inches.
Selection of bicycles in accordance with the growth of the child
The choice of wheel diameter depends on the growth of the baby and her age. This parameter is extremely important because it allows you to distribute the load on a growing organism, and also contributes to the proper formation and growth of the child’s bones.
- For a baby under 3 years old, 90-100 cm tall, the 12th diameter is suitable.
- A bicycle for a 3-5 year old girl with a height of 100-115 cm should have wheels with a diameter of 14-16 inches.
- For a girl of 5-9 years old, 115-130 cm tall, the wheels should be 20 inches in diameter.
- A child older than 9 years old, having a height of 130-155 cm, must ride a bicycle with wheels of 24 diameters.
How to choose a bike for a girl of 5 years?
In order to simplify the task and choose the most convenient and reliable bicycle for the child, some features should be taken into account.
- Before going for a long-awaited new friend, talk with the baby. Ask her what kind of bike she would like (color, optional accessories).
- In order to choose the correct height of the bike and the diameter of its wheels, take the girl with you. She will be able to immediately determine which model is comfortable to sit on and which one to control. She will be pleased, in addition, you can see everything clearly, and the baby will be happy to ride on a future purchase.
- If you decide to surprise your child and do not want to take it with you, you will have to prepare yourself in advance. For self-selection, you will need such data: height, arm length (from elbow to fingertips). Having given this information to the consultant, you can choose the right model.
- In no case should you take a bicycle for growth. It will be inconvenient for the child to control it. In addition, the wrong bike can become dangerous for the baby. It will be harder for her to ride on it, the risk of falling will increase. A bicycle that is not suitable for growth will not contribute to the correct formation of the skeleton of a child.
- On the shelves of stores there is a huge color range of your favorite children's transport. Most often, a bicycle for a girl of 5-6 years old is bought in white and pink colors. In addition, often models are decorated with figures of heroes of children's cartoons. Your princess will be pleased to see the faces of cartoon friends on a new iron friend.
- Another important nuance is the height of the frame. For maximum comfort, it should be located below the groin by about ten centimeters. In order to correctly measure the height, ask the baby to get on the wheels of the vehicle, holding the handles with both hands. In this position, you can determine if the height of the frame is sufficient.
Features of the correct fit of the child
To choose bicycles for girls 5 years old, it is worthwhile to put the child in a new vehicle and evaluate the correctness and comfort of landing. We outline the basic rules:
- Sit the child down, let him feel whether it is comfortable for him to sit in this seat.
- The back should not bend.
- Pay attention that while riding the leg in an unbent position comfortably reaches the pedal. Otherwise, select a different model. This one is still great for you.
- Hand positioning should also be comfortable. The width of the steering wheel should correspond to the width of the shoulders of the baby.
- Legs should easily pedal, and knees should never touch the steering wheel and hands.
Only after evaluating all of the above characteristics, you can be sure of your choice.
Useful Tips for Parents
- When choosing bicycles for girls 5 years old, give preference to light models, because the child will sometimes want to show independence and take home a new friend without your help. To facilitate this task, choose bicycles with an aluminum frame. In addition, a light bike for a 5 year old girl will carry less danger. If he falls, he will do less damage to the baby.
- Pay attention to the position of the frame. For girls, the transport is equipped with a frame installed much lower than on bicycles for boys. The crossbar should be at least ten centimeters from the groin of the child.
- Choose models with height-adjustable seats as well as column heights. This will help make the bike more comfortable for the child.
- Children's bicycles from 5 years for girls should be equipped with an element of restriction on the steering wheel. If it is not included in the package, then the device can be purchased separately.
- A bicycle for a girl of 5-7 years old should have high-quality and good tires. Choose wide tread models. They will make transport more stable, passable and help in the first days of travel.
- Pay particular attention to the chain. It should be covered with a special cover. Such a detail can protect children's feet from damage in the event of a fall.
- Give preference to a model equipped with two types of brakes: manual and foot. A double mechanism will be additional insurance for your child. If she can’t cope with the hard and heavy main brake, then she will always have the opportunity to use the manual option.
- Do not neglect additional protection. A helmet for the head, knee pads will help to avoid the first injuries and relieve negative impressions.
- In addition, you can purchase accessories such as dirt protection in the form of wings, reflectors, headlights, and others.
How to help your child quickly learn the skill of cycling?
A new transport for a baby can become a best friend if the process of learning how to ride goes quickly and without serious injuries. The following rules should be kept in mind:
- When giving a gift, try to please the child. Consider the opinions of your daughter and her wishes. In this case, she herself will try to quickly master the new product. Explain everything and help her the first few times, the girl will quickly remember the rules for communicating with a new iron friend.
- Put your child in the seat and explain the rules for setting up your legs. Push the bike and show how to maintain balance. Try to repeat the procedure several times so that the girl learns the rules.
- The next step should be braking training. Bicycles for girls of 5 years old are often equipped with two types of brakes (manual and foot). Explain the baby one by one the rules for using both types. Only after mastering the braking technique can we move on to the next stage.
- The last and most important stage is self-driving training on the street. Be patient. Hold the bike for the first time. This will help the baby get comfortable and feel confident in her abilities. For additional insurance, you can start learning to ride first on a four-wheeled bicycle, then on a three -wheeled bicycle, and only after passing through these stages go to driving two-wheeled vehicles.
Make the learning process a game, try to captivate the child, then you can achieve your goal much faster.
Brand selection of a new vehicle
Children's bicycles from 5 years for girls are presented in the market in abundance. Do not save, give preference to proven brands. Leading companies care about their reputation, and products undergo several types of tests before they reach store shelves.
The most popular are models such as:
- Stels Joy 12;
- Stels Echo 12;
- Stels Pilot 120 16;
- Giant Adore C \ B 12;
- TREK Mystic 20;
- STARK Tanuki Girl 12.
Bicycle "Stealth" for a girl of 5 years old will be a great choice. It is reliable, safe and inexpensive. The production of children's vehicles is located in the Russian Federation, and the equipment is used only by European brands.
Giant is one of the most experienced manufacturers. Models have been on the market for over forty years. The company specializes in the production of high-quality and lightweight frames for children's bicycles. Prices for Giant products are reasonably reasonable.
Trek bikes are manufactured by an American company. She specializes in the production of professional vehicles for athletes.
Stark is a combination of Russian and German developments. Stark specialize in extreme bicycles.
Merida is a company renowned for its quality and reliability. Production is in Taiwan.
Bicycle prices for girls 5-9 years old
Prices for bicycles in shops and in the market vary. You can find a not very expensive model, for example, Stels Joy, which will cost you 4,500 thousand rubles. One of the most sophisticated options for Treck Mystic will cost the baby's parents 17,000 thousand rubles. Medium-priced models of children's vehicles, such as the Stels Echo, Pilot, Stark Tanuki, cost around 5,500 thousand rubles.
What can not be done when purchasing children's transport
- Do not purchase a bike in the market. The desire to save money can lead to the purchase of low-quality goods. Sellers here do not undergo special training, so they will not be able to give you effective advice and recommend the most reliable and high-quality model.
- Do not neglect additional protection. Helmet, knee pads, sleeves, chain cover - all these elements will help protect your child in the fall.
- Do not take the most expensive and sophisticated model. Often, to increase the price of a product, the manufacturer tries to provide it with additional functions. Consult a store consultant. He will help to understand all the subtleties.
- Do not buy a bike for growth. This can cause additional injuries and improper formation of the skeleton.
Customer reviews
A bicycle for a girl of 5-9 years old is a wonderful gift. Enthusiasm and love for this type of transport is noted by many buyers. Parents recommend purchasing light models (for example, "Jaguar") so that the girl can easily control it, and, if necessary, bring it home. Pay attention to the appearance of bicycles. So, preference is mainly given to unpainted models, since they can please the eye longer. The paint on such a bike does not peel off. Frequent positive reviews are found on the models of the manufacturer Treck. Buyers note its excellent handling, despite its considerable weight.
Some moms and dads worry about the health of their children and insist on the need for additional protection, such as a helmet and knee pads. So, parents talk about the reluctance of the child to continue learning to ride a bicycle after several painful falls or injuries.
Conclusion
Thus, acquiring a new iron horse for your baby, do not neglect its quality, protection and handling. Choosing a reliable model, you can easily watch the joy of the first walks and the development of a new skill.