Is this hard to use as a ride on? I'm worried that my one year old won't be able to move both front and back at the same time to ride.
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Our grandson was one (last year) when we purchased it. At that time he didn't ride it well-BUT he pushed the engine EVERYWHERE and really enjoyed the blocks-both plugging them in to talk and putting them down the shoot-where they come out in the second part! He's now two and rides it everywhere, over everything! It has been a GREAT Toy. After over a year he is still as interested in it as day one!
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at just 12 months it is a bit hard for my granddaughter to actually move the train by riding it but she loves to have me push or pull her. she was walking by herself at 8 months but her legs are a bit short. she loves this toy!
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Are they walking well? If they're not walking well I wouldn't recommend letting them ride it. It kind of scoots jerkily. My 3 yo still adores this thing, my 1 yo really wants to play but it's too treacherous, the 3 yo nearly runs him over every time. It shoots right out from under the rider/pusher on hard floors, too. It's kept at Grandma's house now.
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The train can be separated from the car. My grandson learned to walk pushing the train. Now that he is older, he hooks them together and scoots along with both. From the time he got it, he loved to put the little alphabet blocks in the train and watch it shoot into the little car behind. Now at 2, he is learning the letters.
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I personally think you should be fine for at least a little while. We bought it last spring for our 4 year old daughter who is tall for her age and she rides it around like a crazy woman. Her older sister, who was 6 at that time, and who is also tall for her age (95th percentile) was able to ride it without problems with the seat at the middle position, although it was more comfortable for her when I moved the seat to the very back position. Our then 6 year old (who just turned 7 this month) learned to ride a two-wheeler this past summer however, so she really has no interest in her little sister's big wheel. Have you looked into coaster bikes?
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Personally, I wouldn't recommend it, but to each their own. Just as Triplethreat suggested, it is about the ability to understand...occasionally I have to tell my 3 year old (that is 32 lbs) to be still. If she gets into the ride and starts to lean, it throws off my balance and can be quite dangerous going around turns (especially passing others on the trails.) Also, keep in mind other factors, such as things being kicked, or splashed up in their face, and them not being able to tell you. Just my opinion, but I would get an inclosed one until your kiddo is a bit older.
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It can be used for one kid. You sit that one child in the middle - therefore NOT shifting the weight. When you are transporting 2 kids, then you seat them side by side.
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My kids were 2 and 4 when they got them. I think there's a weight limit on them, but honestly *I* rode my 2 year old around on it with no problem :)
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My one year old cant reach with both feet yet but he does lean to one side and spins himself in circles with one foot. So yes.
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Children are very flexible so their legs wouldn't be "too long" for years. My 26 month old is still rear facing and loves to flop her legs all over the place. We don't plan on turning her around anytime soon. I have some friends that are still rear facing their almost 4 year olds. Their skeletons are still forming and solidifying.
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Our daughter just turned 1 and she loves being pushed around on it. She can't reach the pedals. But she can lean forward and get he hands on the handle bars if we don't have the shoulder straps on too tight. Even when she was more wobbly and we had the shoulder straps tight, she could just sit there and kick her feet and ride. Like a stroller at that age, but more fun :) hope that helps.
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Our 3 year old rides in the joey seat occasionally (now ~ 38 lbs). The seat is very large and sturdy. No concerns about tipping over or anything breaking BUT our back wheels have gotten wobbly which I suspect if from lifting the front wheel to get over curbs with him in the joey seat. I would recommend walking around and lifting the front wheels by the front of the stroller if you have to go over any curbs if anyone is in the joey seat. It is also more difficult to steer with a large child in the front.
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It works great as a stroller or a bike trailer with one kid. The child sits in the center of the unit so the weight is distributed over the wheels evenly. Be advised the directions say this is not intended to be used for children less than 1 yr. old. They also recommend occupants of the trailer wear a helmet when being pulled by a bicycle.
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Hi Jongho, I bought two of this and it is very nice for the kids, more safe, because have two wheels in the back. Regards
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HiI have one toddler n a bub. It is quite easy to manuvor it. But beware the seat is not that big. Lying is abit uncomfortable for a toddler. K
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I have not had any issue with that at all, we have a 35 lb 2.5 year old and a 24 lb 1 year old and they do fine....the only thing I have noticed is that we use it as a stroller a bit for walks and the included wheel is wearing pretty quickly so the upgraded wheel would be beneficial, we have not had any issues!
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We have not had any problem with ours and we have 4 year old twins that we ride in it. Hope this helps
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Hi Amanda I suppose it would depend on what sort of disability the child has. However, I can safely put my as was 3 year old daughter in this, and she was kept safe and secure. Feet are strapped on to the peddles so can not accidentally fall off, the body/chest is securely strapped in with a three point harness, and to date she's not yet worked out how to undo it. Possible issues. A) Child could happily stick arms out on either side risking them being hit by passing objects. B) No side head support, so if the child struggles to keep their neck straight, this may be an issue. As far as B is concerned, we purchased one of those sleeping cushions for long flights, and have fitted that to the bike, so that if she wants to sleep she can. The only other thing I'd say is, if the child isn't going to help pedal, you'll be limited on the hills that you could tackle with it, simply due to weight of child/trailer.
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I have three kids, 2, 4 and 6. They all love it, but the 2 yr old doesn't really drive it, just rides as a passenger. You could put a pillow to move him up closer, but honestly, my 2 year old doesn't really understand the steering or forward and reverse that well and the few times he tried to drive himself, we had to keep steering him or changing the gear. That said, if you get it now, he will have years of fun with it. My 6 year old is 49" tall and still loves riding it!
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You will be amazed how smart your little one is!! My little one maneuvers all over without difficulty. I too was worried at first it would be difficult since the back wheels don't swivel but its funny how quickly she figured it out.