Argos Trike/Tipper

Sorry about the title, but that's all its called in the Argos catalogue, and it didn't say much on the packaging either! An excellent first trike, this was a present for my son on his 2nd birthday. It says on the box that it's suitable from age 18months to 4 years but personally I think it could be a bit of a squash for a 4 year old. It also has a 'parent pole' which is useful if your child can't yet pedal. My son loves the 'tipper' part at the back in particular, but has not got the hang of pedalling just yet. It also has a security feature on it which prevents the child from 'over turning'. It is a very bright and ...

My son loves this bike, he was bought it for christmas last year when he was one! It says from 18 months, and although he was too small then and is a little bit small now, he can at least get on and off it. He has travelled all around the village on his bike, with a back ache suffering parent with him, the parent handle is a bit too small if you are over 5'6'' but it is great fun crashing into walls and so on. It has a little push pull brake on it, which he thinks is great to apply when we are in full flow, and the best thing is, it really does stop the bike, i have learned to my cost with a sharpdig in the stomach from the pole. At ...

This trike costs £24.99 and is very sturdy and fairly easy for little ones to get on, my son was about 18 months before he could actually cock his leg enough to get on. He was able to reach the pedals, but as yet (he is now 2) is unable to pedal the bike. The wheels are quite thick, thus ensuring the bike wont tip over with him on it, and there is a brake that does actually stop the bike. The great thing about this trike is the parent pole, it is quite easy to steer the trike, whilst an irresponsible toddler is at the helm, and now takes the place of pushchair when out walking. I think its a great little trike, and quite reasonable priced, and ...