Little Tikes 3-in-1 Smart Trike for babies and toddler who are beginning to ride a tricycle, this attractive trike makes it easy and fun for both young kids and parents, and thus one of the best Christmas gifts for anyone who wants a baby’s parents to be as happy as the baby (and who wouldn’t want that — especially the parents themselves!).
The Little Tikes Smart Trike 3-in-1 (3 toddler toys/gifts in one) can change into three different configurations allowing it to grow with your child over time. This makes the Smart Trike a great Christmas gift because its usefulness lasts long after Christmas and possibly even after next Christmas. It’s one of the best Christmas gifts of 2010 for kids between 9 months and 3 years of age. If you’re shopping for Christmas gifts for a child of almost any age under 2, there’s a great chance that this hot toy will still be in use when you’re shopping for Christmas again next year.
For any Christmas present givers worried that the Smart Trike may not last long enough for hard-playing babies and toddlers to get to use it for the long-term, the good news is that this 3-in-1 trike features a full metal frame, a seat belt harness, adjustable push handle, and shade canopy to keep babies safely seated and comfortable when they’re being pushed in their youngest days. Little Tikes Smart Trike also has foot rests and pedal locks for parent-assisted riding as your triking toddler is learning to go on their own, and finally an add-on seat frame and a storage bucket for take-along fun when younger riders ready to start striking ou on their own.
Little Tikes Smart Trike 3-in-1 Product Features
- Adjustable push handle and shade canopy
- Pedals pop out for older riders, and push in for parent-assist
- Foot rests and pedal locks for parent-assist ride
- Seat belt harness to keep babies safely seated
- Add-on seat frame for younger riders
Little Tikes Smart Trike 3-in-1 Reviews
5 stars Well Made, Comfortable and Safe
Durability:5 stars Fun:5 stars Educational:5 stars
The Little Tikes 3-in-1 Smart Trike is exactly what it claims to be, ‘Smart’. Our 17 month old was more than ready for a tricycle but we wanted one that he could be pushed in until he was old enough to reach the peddles and ride on his own. This is the perfect learn as you grow tricycle. It starts off with a safety loop and shoulder harness for the toddler. And the push bar allows the adult to steer. The peddles also have a unique feature. They allow you to move the ‘clutch’ ring outward and disengage the peddles so that the toddler who can reach the peddles but isn’t quite ready to actually keep up with the peddles while it’s in push mode can rest their feet on the peddles without it being dangerous. Then when the toddler is ready to peddle, the clutch ring can be moved inward to engage the peddles with the movement of the front wheel. This is a great idea! In the second stage the shoulder harness straps can be removed from the seatback safteyloop and the shoulder harness straps are to be attached to the seat to become a lap harness. – (Something that wasnn’t clear to some of the reviewers I read previously). So in the second stage you still have a seat belt. – The final stage, Stage 3 is simply to remove the push handle and the stationary footrests fold and flip up conveniently out of the way. All in all this is a very well thought out design. The construction is also very sturdy with an all steel frame, but the safety features are what really sets it apart from the crowd. – I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a tricycle for a toddler just starting out and who can’t yet reach the peddles. They can enjoy it for many months until they are ready to graduate to a small bicycle with training wheels. – Oh, and don’t forget to always have yor toddler wear a safety helmet, and once they start riding by themselves to not ride out of the driveway on to the street without stopping… Teach them to stop and look for cars, it will be a lesson well worth teaching. – Ride safe.
4 stars Nice overall riding solution
Durability:3 stars Fun:5 stars Educational:3 stars
Before buying this product, I wondered if the front wheel can freely rotate. After receiving the product, I found that there was more friction in the front wheel than preferred while the back wheels moved freely. Of course, one wants minimal friction so that a child doesn’t have to exert unnecessary force on the pedals. The shade canopy will flip out of position with a slight breeze. The push/steering handle is all plastic and after a week’s use, I began to question its durability. The steering handle isn’t responsive and sometimes I felt as though I should steer all the way left or right.
Yet, overall, this is a very good product. Because of the way it is designed, with the harness system, it can accommodate a kid who has learned to sit to one who can ride a tricycle. I use it to take my one year old on walks. I had asked a 2.5 years old neighbor’s kid to give it a try and she was able to pedal, though not fast, probably in part due to the sticky front wheel. Another main selling point is the ability for the adult to steer.
5 stars GREAT bike
Durability:4 stars Fun:5 stars Educational:5 stars
my 12 month old LOVEs this bike and it will last us for a long time. Very good purchase
