Could a child use this to sit on comfortably? Or if he sits on the top step, would he have to hunch forward to avoid hitting the handle bar?
999318
I checked and I could sit on it. It wasn't real comfortable but probably fine for a child. This was a great investment for me. I'm very pleased with it.
999319
Yes, the seat is large and wide - even an adult could use this one as a seat.
999320
a kid could sit safely as long as he was old enough to just sit and not be wiggling around i am not sure what you mean by the handle bar- the piece that is above the steps is in the back so if anyone sat on the top step they would touch the handle bar with their back. i would not let a little kid sit unsupervised butan older kid would be fine.
999321
Depending on the size of the child, I think this step stool might not be a good "chair". Not roomy enough. Hope this is helpful.
23421
Yes, you able to sit upright without holding the handlebars and no, you do not lean forward.You will love this bike. The handlebars are not far from your body. I hope this helps. You will not be disappointed!!!
233232
Personally I wouldn't let my toddler do that. Aside from the falling over aspect, the highchair has wheels.
1868350
The handlebar is adjustable, so you can lower it for a toddler but then raise it for an older child. I bought this for my granddaughter the Christmas she was 4, and she will be 7 this month and is still playing with it, it is well build and really cute.
137194
I have a 5 year old who sits nicely in it, but I always keep an eye out because he likes to sit high and I don't want him to fall off. Smaller kids I wouldn't but they do grow up.
1730468
No...when the front seat is reclined, the rear child won't be able to sit comfortably, but he/she can ride standing on the platform.
1674578
Yes, you just take your feet off of the handle bars and put them on the ground and it stops it. My niece and nephew are 5 and 8 and they have no issues with stopping it with their feet.
1084588
The handle comes off, but its not intended to. The child wouldn't be able to ride on their own because there'd be no way to get moving.
1136476
I don't believe it is intend for the child riding this bike to rest their feet. The part of the frame that attaches the rear wheel does have some grip tape on it but it really isn't used by my son in the way he rides the bike. I think there are some videos on the companies website that will help you see how children ride this type of bike. He loves the bike and it is very helpful for his balance. Good luck.
885468
If the seat is rear-facing, then yes (but would be cramped for long rides). If the child is forward facing, it is still doable, but would be uncomfortable.
770749
If you would like for your toddler to feel secure, it always helps to have a step stool that they can firmly place their feet on when sitting on the adult size potty. This will add more security than the handles on the seat reducer.
1639840
If your child is able to sit up on his own with a helmet and not get tired, then physically, yes, he should be ready. There isn't any way for your child to recline with most bike seats, including this one, and if you go over any bumps that is going to add to the need for your child to have neck strength. Personally, with all the uncertainty about bouncing and brain development, etc., we didn't put our little one in this until he was 1.
2267990
My daughter is 20 months old. We got this for her when she was 16 months old and te seat was perfect then. Although she is very tall, the seat is not too, too low but she has no interest in sitting on it at this point now that she is at that "independent" age. She wants to be like the older kids and ride the scooter standing. With that being said, it is great to have the circular handle because it's easier for her to use than the regular bar.
258983
I think as long as the child can reach the foot rest, it's comfortable. However, if I were to buy another tricycle, I'd buy one with a canopy top to provide shade for my grandchild.
865583
I doubt it. It will ride the weight but wont ride well. At 6 feet you will feel pretty awkwArd. Its not a big bike. I would save this for the mature kiddos
330590
No. Too small. Seat is hard. It's good for an 10 year old. His knees would hit the handlebars.
109086
As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes back to hold the back wheel. Hope that helps. As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes... » Read More As your child pushes himself/herself while sitting on the bike, foot rests on the back would tangle his/her feet between the pavement and the bike as the foot goes back. Foot rests on the front would make steering more difficult for these beginner balancers. My son simply lifts his feet for the few seconds that he coasts and then returns to pushing himself along on the ground. We have also taken him to the BMX track where he and other little ones actually race these on part of the track and none had any issues with the bike not having foot rests. Some rest their feet on frame that slopes back to hold the back wheel. Hope that helps. « Show Less