Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Shopping

From everyday essentials to big purchases, swap tips and recommendations. For the best deals without the hassle, sign up for Mumsnet Moneysaver emails.

Original poster

You know those toddler trikes with the parent handle on the back? Can anyone recommend one?

14 replies

chequersmate · 15/04/2009 19:10

My Dad wants to buy one for DD for her first birthday. Have seen a few, including one on offer in Mothercare but it seemed a bit flimsy.

Can anyone recommend one that will last? Don't mind going halves with him if we get an expensive but decent one.

Thank you.

OP posts:
bodiddly · 15/04/2009 19:28

We had the mothercare one a few years back but it was difficult to steer with the parent handle .. you had to basically half pick the whole thing up with the child on to change direction. It was fine for us as it was only for occasional use but not for someone who goes out with it every day!

drlove8alltheeastereggs · 15/04/2009 19:34

smart trike (argos) the parent handle stears the bike! fabidosi!

RubyBlueberry · 15/04/2009 19:35

Argos have one with lots of safety straps - order on line and pick up instore to save a tenner (somehow?!) Twas £55 ish? bloody good anyhow! Smart Trike with sun roof

rubyslippers · 15/04/2009 19:35

DS has this numberjacks one and it is good

handle is a good height and steers well

i think you can remove it when they don't need it anymore

KnitterInTheNW · 15/04/2009 19:37

Second smart trike. Brilliant! We got ours from ELC. smart trike

Portoeufino · 15/04/2009 19:37

OOh if you can get one that "steers" fab. Otherwise tis a bloody nightmare stressful

mehgalegs · 15/04/2009 19:44

We bought one of these for DS3, the one we have has a handle which can be extended or folded in. The steering can be locked.

DS4 uses it now and it is still in very good condition,

Think we got it from Toys R Us.

Original poster
chequersmate · 15/04/2009 19:46

Oohh, thank you everyone!

OP posts:
midnightexpress · 15/04/2009 19:48

We got a fairly expensive one for ds1's 2nd birthday and it was a complete waste of money. It was so heavy that he couldn't pedal it, and when our friend's older children tried itm, they couldn't either, so it is now rusting inthe courtyard outside. So, as I can't remember the make, I would just say to purchase with great care.

Haylstones · 15/04/2009 19:48

Smart trike from ELC is fab- ds loves his.

MadameCastafiore · 15/04/2009 19:49

here is the one DS had it is great - really sturdy and you can steer it with the handle at the back properly - the handlebars move to which way you are going. DS learnt on it and 2 others have since DS and it is still going strong - looks brand new actually well worth the money. Much better than a 3 wheeler - they feel more grown up.

anchovies · 15/04/2009 19:52

I have had a berchet baby driver and a smart trike and prefered the berchet by a long way.

Original poster
chequersmate · 15/04/2009 19:52

Thanks midnightexpress, you don't happen to know the make so I can avoid it do you?

OP posts:
Original poster
chequersmate · 15/04/2009 19:54

Oh, oh, look at this! I wonder if it's crap though, seems awfully cheap

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page