The @SmarTrike Is The Smartest Toy You’ll Get This Christmas! #HolidayGiftGuide2015

After my first daughter’s second birthday, I became inundated with “stuff.” Toys that had limited use, bulky items that took up space, and of course the sentimental stuffed animals that held a memory and couldn’t be discarded. That was the birthday that my parents bought my daughter a tricycle. A little red one that looked exactly like the one I had growing up. The nostalgia coupled with a decent sale price made it a no brainer… Until I put it together and saw she wouldn’t be able to pedal on her own. It wasn’t until she was about 4 that she was able to pedal her trike, and by then she had completely outgrown it. To say I was disappointed in our retro style trike is an understatement. But I wouldn’t have known at the time exactly what it was I was looking for.

Now that I have three kids I’ve grown wiser in my purchasing decisions. I know what will work, what won’t, how long my children will actually be able to use the toy, and whether or not it can be passed from one child to the next. Although my older two children have outgrown the need for a tricycle, my youngest will need one by the summer. I’ve been looking into the SmarTrike for some time now, and even had a chance to get my hands on one to review.

What sets SmarTrike apart from competitors is the long usage span. My little guy won’t be pedaling on his own for a few years, but he can enjoy being pushed around in his SmarTrike around a year old. There are bars that keep him safe from falling out, and even a bag where we can place a few of our park necessities. Some models have a seat recline, so if baby falls asleep while you are out, you can make the ride more comfortable. The sun canopy protects his face, and when he’s more sturdy the bars are easily removed- giving him the freedom to explore and learn how to maneuver the trike on his own. Once he’s independent, the parent handle comes off.

The SmarTrike grows with your child, and is a great investment with the extended age range from 10 months to 3 years. You can find out more by visiting SmarTrike and checking out all the options and styles they have.

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