We have all seen kids grow up on pedal bikes with stabilisers wobbling along with no confidence as they lean the wrong way round a corner relying on the stabilisers to stop them falling off. A great way to overcome their fear of the day you want to remove the stabilisers is not to have them there in the first place by introducing them to a balance bike first.

These pedaless wooden First Bikes from John Crane encourage children to find their balance and confidence by pushing themselves along at their own pace and gradually building up to lifting their feet off the ground and scooting along. With these skills in place they make a much quicker transition to a pedal bike without the need for stabilisers and with the confidence to control the bike properly.

The transition to a pedal bike therefore becomes something to look forward to and not something to dread.

Available in Blue, Pink & Red, the John Crane balance bike incorporates a useful carry handle, adjustable seat, inflatable tyres and a bell.