When buying a bike for a child, consider that they grow pretty quickly. Despite that, don't buy a bike that is too big to try to save money for later (or a bike that won't hold up). You'll need to get them another one soon no matter what you do. Get them something they will enjoy riding so much that they want to keep doing it! (Strider PREbike Balance Running Bike for child)
Consider your child's personality and readiness for a first bike. Some kids are daredevils as toddlers, speeding down hills on a tricycle or Big Wheel, while other kids are content to peddle around the cul-de-sac on a tricycle as they enter kindergarten and elementary school.
Determine the size bike to buy based on your child's age and height. For toddlers, pre-schoolers or small elementary schoolers, a 12-inch bike is the logical and most common first step up from the tricycle. For taller pre-schoolers or early elementary grade kids, you may need to consider a 16-inch bike. When in doubt, take your child with you to the store to try out different bikes. His feet should both comfortably touch the floor while seated on the bike.
Buy a bike safety helmet and set of elbow and knee pads when you buy your child's first bike, In some states, it's the law for all bicyclists to wear helmets. Even if your state doesn't require it, making it a rule in your family that your child doesn't get on his bike without a helmet will establish this safe habit for a lifetime.
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