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recommendations for baby trikes pls

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 20:18

We'd like to buy our DS a baby trike and dont really know much about them, or anyone that has one.
Any tips, advise or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 December 2011 - 09:27
expensive...mmm, yep. was 1000 dhs. BUT, [b'>our thinking was that it would last through a few kids [/b'>and we only got him this for the first birthday pressie. my MIL got him one of those red motorbike trikes from geant and he loves that too - i see them everywhere in dubai and are super cheap at 120 dhs. :D Only if you space them 5 or so years apart! I think that's the value in it...it will grow with your little one for years & teach him balance. It's SO much easier to move to a pedal bike from a balance bike than dealing with all of that training wheel nonsense. ;) <em>edited by Green-ish on 12/12/2011</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 16:23
expensive...mmm, yep. was 1000 dhs. BUT, our thinking was that it would last through a few kids and we only got him this for the first birthday pressie. my MIL got him one of those red motorbike trikes from geant and he loves that too - i see them everywhere in dubai and are super cheap at 120 dhs.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 10 December 2011 - 04:54
we just got our 12 mo a wishbone bike from nz for his birthday. they stock them at bumblebee at dubai mall. it's a little big for him now but he can still ride it. the best thing is that it converts 3 ways and lasts till the kids are 5 years old. it really is gorgeous and well made too. here's the link http://www.wishbonedesign.com That one is gorgeous! If the budget can stretch that far, I'd say go for it!! Our older children started on balance bikes from about 2 yrs old and switched to pedal bikes in about 5 minutes by the time they were four...no training wheels. :) Given that you'd spend at least 200dhs on a half-decent tricycle that will last maybe 12 months, then 300-400 on a first bike which will last another 12 months or so...700 for something that could last 4 yrs is pretty good value.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 21:48
we just got our 12 mo a wishbone bike from nz for his birthday. they stock them at bumblebee at dubai mall. it's a little big for him now but he can still ride it. the best thing is that it converts 3 ways and lasts till the kids are 5 years old. it really is gorgeous and well made too. here's the link http://www.wishbonedesign.com looks lovely but expensive? We were also thinking of getting a trike for our LO for christmas. Also going to get the one from ELC - think its 695AED? Yeah I checked at the MOE Elc today and they had one for AED 595 for 6 months+ and another for AED 695 for 10 months+ @Shelly - Its true as long as your DD loves it that's what counts. Guess we'll go ahead and get one for DS and hope that he likes it too :)
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 20:34
we just got our 12 mo a wishbone bike from nz for his birthday. they stock them at bumblebee at dubai mall. it's a little big for him now but he can still ride it. the best thing is that it converts 3 ways and lasts till the kids are 5 years old. it really is gorgeous and well made too. here's the link http://www.wishbonedesign.com looks lovely but expensive? We were also thinking of getting a trike for our LO for christmas. Also going to get the one from ELC - think its 695AED?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2011 - 20:26
we just got our 12 mo a wishbone bike from nz for his birthday. they stock them at bumblebee at dubai mall. it's a little big for him now but he can still ride it. the best thing is that it converts 3 ways and lasts till the kids are 5 years old. it really is gorgeous and well made too. here's the link http://www.wishbonedesign.com
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 08 December 2011 - 19:53
Oooh now you got me. Not sure of the 'model' but we got the green/pink one. There was another one, slightly more expensive, with seat padding etc and that doesn't steer the best either, as my friend has that one. But I wouldn't let this stop you from buying it. Its just that we were not very impressed by it at all. As I said, DD loves it so thats the main thing. ;)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 08 December 2011 - 19:31
We bought DD a Smart Trike from ELC. To be completely honest, its not that great as the steering is not the best, but DD loves it so thats the main thing. Which one did you buy Shelly? I believe they are 3 kinds with different options such as recliners etc.We are planning on getting the Smart Trike for DS as his Christmas present. Disappointed to hear that its not all that great. Took me forever to decide what to get him :(
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 07 December 2011 - 20:23
We bought DD a Smart Trike from ELC. To be completely honest, its not that great as the steering is not the best, but DD loves it so thats the main thing.
 
 

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