For starters, the Balance Bike looks totally cool. Beyond that, it's a wonderful way to ready your child for their first pedal bicyle. For now they will master the art of balance on this great little starter bike, made of 100% birch wood, with 12" rubber tires, solid rubber handgrips and a padded, adjustable-height seat. The "look-what-I-can-do" expression on their face will be priceless.

Ages 2 to 5 years.