Thank you Little Tikes® for sponsoring today’s post.
When my Little Man turned 1 this month, we knew it was time to get out of the stroller and into his first bike. The 3-in-1 Trike from Little Tikes® was the best first bike we could have given him. He LOVES it. The months of June-August are off time for us. We are not traveling as much and we are home in Washington quite regularly. These months happen to be the nicest months as well. We spend a lot of time outdoors.
Our home sits beautifully in the Puget Sound and we live on a loop. The back side of our circle is literally on the water. It is great. We walk around our little 1/3 mile loop for exercise and family fun. Now that my Princess is riding her bike without training wheels we are often out in our very quiet, unbusy road. My Little Man gets fussy if we leave him in a stroller for too long. He does love sitting on the back of his daddy’s bike in a bike seat, but his favorite thing to do now on a nice late Spring day? Riding around in his Little Tikes® 3-in-1 Trike.
About the 3-in-1 Trike:
Designed for babies, toddlers and beginning riders, this attractive 3-in-1 Tricycle grows with your child!
Stage 1-Parent Push Trike-When the red waist bar is installed the child will be
unable to turn the wheel
Stage 2-Parent Guided Trike with parent handle
Stage 3-Kid Powered Trike
• Seat adjusts to 4 positions to fit almost any size child
• Adjustable, detachable push handle
•The trike with parent handle lets parents control direction with 1 hand
• 5-point seat belt harness and protective safety bar
• Non-slip pedals
• Footrests fold away and detach
• Durable metal/plastic construction
• Convenient beverage holder (water bottle not included)
• Extra large storage bucket with dumping feature, can hold up to 5 lbs. of items
(accessories pictured are not included)
• Removable shade canopy adjusts to any angle
• Durable, quiet-ride tires
• Weight limit up to 50 lbs.
• Assembly Required
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My favorite thing about the Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike is that grows with the child. We have a house FULL of toys that he will outgrow. This is one item that will grow with him and I can own it longer. That is important for parents. Right now he is in the Parent Push stage of this trike. The next stage will be the Parent Guided stage. Then one day, maybe next summer, he will be in the Kid Powered stage. It will be exciting to see this progression. As a mother it is always bittersweet to see your kids growing up. I think one reason he loves this Trike is because it makes him feel like a big boy.
6 More Reasons I Love Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike:
- I really like the 5 point harness belt. As he is riding his first bike, I feel safe knowing he is protected with his awesome seat belt. He is not going anywhere in this Trike. The trick is getting it just the right fit so it doesn’t slide down his shoulders.
- The beverage holder is a plus. This cup holder extends too, so different sizes fit in there. I love being able to pack my ice water, iced tea, or soda. A few of our strollers don’t have this, and I really need it.
- The adjustable, detachable handle is a big plus. It turns pretty easily, making maneuvering very manageable. My husband can push it one handed. I need both hands on it though. You need a bit of strength pushing a 27 pound 1 year old boy!
- The storage bucket is the right size for a small package of wipes, diapers, and his sippy cup. When I don’t have to carry a diaper bag with me, that is a big plus. We’ve been bringing this Trike with us to the mall, to family parties, community dinners, and on family walks, so I am getting spoiled not carrying a diaper bag.
- Sturdy plastic foot rests for his chubby little feet. They also fold away and detach when he gets bigger. I like this extra feature on the trike. He just seems more comfortable when he can rest his feet.
- The seat adjusts to 4 positions so it will fit almost any child. It adjusts easily, and stays safely. Since we have a chubby kid, the only thing I would have changed about the seat was made it a little bigger. But I do love that I can adjust it to fit him specifically.
The only thing I don’t like about the Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike are the tires. They are bit soft. Rocks from the road embed in the tires quite easily and that leaves indentations. I don’t know if it will have much effect on the overall performance of the Trike but it isn’t attractive.
This is a minor complaint though. It isn’t enough of a problem, that I wouldn’t recommend this Trike as a great first bike. Because the Little Tikes 3-in-1 Trike is the perfect first bike for any child. Really. Family, friends and neighbors are loving it too. They keep asking me where I got it and praising the product.
Disclosure: I was sent the above product as a Little Tikes Brand Ambassador. All opinions are mine.
What a wonderful honest review–I like the shade canopy-BTW the raffelcopter is not loading–only error =(
I love the shade canopy too. I didn’t mention it above, but it is also a favorite of ours since it moves with the sun.
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I LOVE the Cozy Coupes for my oldest and the little tikes 3 in 1 trike for my youngest 🙂
The Cozy Coupe is the next item on our Little Tikes wish list. My nephews each had one and they loved them.
This bike is a few steps above what we already have. I hope to use it after the stroller too, next spring/summer.
It is now our go to. We don’t bring our stroller as much now. He likes to be pushed in this Trike much better!
I loved your honest review. The trike looks great aside from the marred wheels.
I like the Cozy Coupe.
Good to know about the tires! I keep tossing around the idea of picking one of these up for the little princess but haven’t made the leap yet.
Hide & Seek™ Climber & Swing
We had this trike for my daughter when she was smaller. Our model didn’t have the canopy, but we loved it nonetheless. The handle is super handy when they are just learning to pedal.
I’d love to own the Ride & Relax Wagon.
I love that this toy grows with them! Anything that gets extended replay value is fabulous. I’d also love to get my son the Design Master Studio Desk so he’d have his own little creative space.
The Builder’s Bay Sand & Water Table !!
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What a great idea–a parent powered tricycle which will eventually be kid powered!! Love that the handle is high enough so that the parent does not have to stoop in order to use it!
I love your review… I wish my kids were small again..
Love the 5-in-1 Adjustable Gym for my new grandbaby!
We need one of those inflatable bouncers.
Pirate Ship Toddler Bed
I’d love the Cook’n’Grow Kitchen!
My kids loved their crazy coupe but I love this!! entering for my nephew!!
The Super Chef Kitchen is adorable! My little guy loves to pretend to feed us, this may be my next purchase.
I would like the pirate ship water table
My 5yo and 2yo would love the Hidden Treasures Sandbox!
Too cute! I have got to show my sister this! My niece is almost old enough!
This is really cute! Ours didn’t have that basket in the back though. It’s definitely something fun for them!
I’d love to get the Purple Storybook Cottage Twin Bed for my niece. It’s a bit pricey, but she’s a little princess and I know she’d love to have it when she upgrades to a big kid bed. I think I’m going to work something out with my sister to get it. I didn’t even know little tikes made beds!
The Cozy Cruiser would be very useful for us.
The bike/ stroller is just great, yes please.
Cozy Coupe are great.
I would love to get the Little Tikes Hide & Seek™ Climber & Swing 🙂
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I like the Cook & Grow Kitchen. 🙂
Thanks for a great review.
I’d like to own the Cozy Coupe® Cab, too!
I’d like to won the Fold ‘n Store™ Picnic Table with Market Umbrella.
Oh my gosh! How cool-wish they had something like this when my kids were learning how to ride a trike!
I like the Cozy Truck™ with Bonus Construction Helmet and Tool
I like the Tike’s Patrol Police Car.
love the inflatable bounce houses, we want to get one for our boys!
It is so cute and functional, your right perfect first bike. I like the safety features, I would have love one like this when my boys were smaller.
I love this but I would also like
Big Waffle® Blocks 2 Pack Bundle Anything Tikes is great~
Rocky Mountain River Race
I like the big digger sandbox
I love the Thomas & Friends™ Toddler Bed. Every kid would want to take a nap in a train bed.
2-in-1 Wet ‘n Dry Bouncer
The Cozy Coupe 🙂
I like the Cozy Coupe.
First I have to say that was a great honest review. We love Little Tikes and have a huge wishlist! We would love to have their Fold Away Climber!
I would like the Classic Pickup Truck with Bonus Construction Helmet and Tool Set.
I would love the pirate ship toddler bed for my almost 2 year old 🙂
I like the Princess Cozy Coupe.
8-in-1 Adjustable Playground
Id love to own the Thomas The Train toddler Bed
I like the cozy coupe
Endless Adventures® Playcenter Playground
Want the Cozy Coupe for my meaty!
I like the SwingAlong™ Castle-Bright
Love the Classic Whale Teeter Totter
8-in-1 Adjustable Playground
i LIKE THE GRILLIN GRAND KITCHEN
I like the Classic Whale Teeter Totter!
I like their Cozy Coupe for my grandson.
Little Tikes 8-in-1 Adjustable Playground
we want a little tikes pillow racer
My boys would love the sports car beds.
cozy coupe!
would like to have their Cozy Cruisin’™ Wagon with Umbrella
I like the Activity Quest Climber
I’d love the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed for my grandson! And the Cozy Coupe is classic.
I would love to have the
Easy Store™ Picnic Table with Umbrella.
karenb834atyahoo.com
Endless Adventures® Adjustable Mountain Climber for my boys..thanks simmsmba@gmail.com
The cozy coupe.
I love the rainbow chairs!
I’d also like to have the kids picnic table
I like the Clubhouse Swingset.
Thanks for the chance!
the Endless Adventures® Playcenter Playground
Honestly, I love and want everything Little Tikes makes, but the Pirate Ship Bed would be perfect for lil boy.
I’d reall like the Cozy Coupe® 30th Anniversary Edition
I really love the classic alligator teeter totter. My boys would have a blast for sure! 🙂
ANY of their water and sand tables. Literally, ANY.
I love the cozy coupe
I would love to have the cozy coupe…they just look like so much fun!
The Pirate Ship Toddler Bed would be awesome for my boys!
I like the Fold ‘n Store™ Picnic Table with Market Umbrella.
I really like their Pirate Ship water table!
I would love the Cook ‘n Grow™ Kitchen!
I’d pick a play kitchen.
I’d love to have the Craftsman workshop
I like the endless adventures mountain climber. Thanks.
I would love the Endless Adventures® Playcenter Playground! It looks so fun!
the classic–cozy coupe! i need to get one for my kids!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
I would love to have the Princess Cozy Coupe
I’d like to have one of the workshops for my little boy.
I like the patrol police car.
Thanks for the chance
mogrill12@gmail.com
I really like the Craftsman® Workshop or the Pirate Ship Toddler Bed
I like the Endless Adventures® Fold ‘n Store™ Picnic Table.
Any of the Little Tyke Bouncers would be SWEET!!
Would love to own the Classic Castle! My niece would love to play with this!
swingset
Big Waffle® Blocks
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I would also love to have the Endless Adventures® Double Decker Super Slide™ Bundle
I would LOVE to have the Rocky Mountain River Race for my grandchildren to enjoy!
I like the Craftsman Workbench for my little grandson.
i also love to own the Princess Cozy Coupe® with Glitter.
Oh I would also love the Rockin’ Puppy!
I would love to own the Grillin’ Grand Kitchen.
The Classic Alligator Teeter Totter !
Adore the Cozy Coupe 🙂
The LIttle Tikes Pirate Ship Toddler Bed has been on my wishlist for my son for a while!!! Its adorable and my son is crazy bout pirates!
Cozy Coupe® Cab
I also love the explorer wagon!
Wound love to own the Cozy Coupe.
Ilove the http://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/fold-store-picnic-table-with-market-umbrella.
I would love the Gourmet Prep n Serve Kitchen
My son would LOVE a clubhouse or playcenter playhouse.
I’d love to have the Tikes Patrol™ Cozy Coupe® 30th Anniversary Edition
I like the Cozy Coupe
I’d love to have the Play Like a Pro Basketball set!
http://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/play-like-a-pro-basketball-set
thank you!
The Endless Adventures® Playcenter Playground
Ladyblueeyez1960 (at)(aol)(dot)(com)
I like the Grillin’ Grand Kitchen
Big Waffle® Blocks
I like the grillin’ grand kitchen
I love the Design Master Studio desk
thanks!
Thomas & Friends™ Toddler Bed
I like the cozy cruisin wagon.
Deluxe Ride & Relax® Wagon with Umbrella
slam and curve slide looks like a lot of un
DiscoverSounds® Activity Garden
I love Little Tykes and I would love to win the Easy Store™ Picnic Table with Umbrella – Blue\Green
Explorer™ Wagon with Umbrella
Thomas and friends toddler bed
I love the picnic table
cozy coupe
the sand and water table!