With mother’s love, I have directed my child to actively participate in outdoor activities instead of looking at the phone and TV screen. I want my child develop motor skills, love sport, love nature and harmony with nature. Looking at my sweetie riding a beautiful bicycle around the yard, it feels like nothing can be happier.
To ensure safety for my child, I choose a small bike frame and have side wheel. It helps my child get balance and not falling. When they are used to ride bicycle, I remove side extra wheel and train my child to drive like a real adult.
The first sessions are really difficult. I struggle to follow my child. I sweat too much. However, my child isn’t interested in cycling because of falling times. In the meantime, if I stand by her side, she can't balance herself.
After that time, I have some experience about the way teaches child how to ride the bike safely. Invitation to wise mother refer to the following article.
Firstly, you have to choose the right bicycle for your child. You never choose an oversized bicycle. If you are afraid that your child fall off a bike, you can add extra wheels until they are used to cycling. These extra wheels are sold at bike shops.
With babies from 4 to 6 years old, you should choose a bike with wheel diameter about 35-40cm. Let remember to check carefully whether the wheel is loose or has technical errors. You should also adjust saddle height fit your child to make sure your baby's feet touch the ground. The distance from the saddle to the handlebar must be reasonable. These are the first basic things you must heed if you want to teach your child how to ride the bike safely.
Warming up before exercising is a good habit not only for bicycle. After warming up, you adjust the bike stand, you put your baby's foot on the pedal and start the guide.
At first, they will be afraid, you wait for your child to get acquainted then motivate them. The secret to teaching children how to ride safely is not far away, it’s from the most basic things.
You must always be on the back of their bicycle, support your child to balance and control handlebar. Then, you take your hand off slowly. You encourage your child by shouting: “Hold on!” or count the cycle. This makes them feel excited and hardworking.
Cycling in straight lines is always easier than curves. So is our child, especially when they first start cycling. You should tell her to drive in a straight line, eyes looking forward, not looking down at her feet.
After your child ride the bike in straight lines well, you instructed them to turn left, turn right and cycle the circle. You remind them to observe to both sides before turning the steering wheel, then speed reduction.
Hopefully, some of the tips above have brought you useful information. Wish your kids always stay healthy and love cycling more!