Is not having a footrest a problem? What to the kids do with their feet?
1073192
They never go fast enough to pick up their feet unless they are going down hill and at that point they will probably need a bigger bike. It is great for them to learn how to ride without training wheels.
1073193
I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some other kids using theirs that I realized how much they can really do on them.
1073194
I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some other kids using theirs that I realized how much they can really do on them. I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some... » Read More I don't think most balance bikes have a foot rest. I think in fact it would be dangerous as it would prevent the child from being able to stop himself quickly enough, as the feet serve as brakes on a balance bike. My son just picks up his feet when he is coasting. It is not as though a kid young enough to be using a balance bike will be likely to coasting for long enough for that to be a problem. Also, since the feet also serve in the place of pedals, they need to put them down to keep going. I would recommend looking for a video of a kid using a balance bike--it wasn't until I saw some other kids using theirs that I realized how much they can really do on them. « Show Less
1961517
There is a tray for the kiddo's feet to rest in while they are young. As they get bigger you can push the tray back and they can use their feet Flintstone style to move the car.
819224
a little bit.... i havent used it with both shade pulled forward yet, so seeing sights hasnt been a problem.,... but theres something i forgot to add in my original review... the front child's foot rest doesnt come out far enough!! i have a very short 21 month old, and she can not use the foot rest comfortably. she just hangs her poor lil feet out and over it.... I have a very tall 2 year old who cannot sit in it at all because his feet hang over and hit the wheels.... i should edit my original rating because this makes it go from 5 stars to 1, in my opinion.
1637103
I'd say yes if the kids are elementary school age--but, these are going to be tight and not very forgiving so there is a pretty good chance things could go south on the kids pretty quick if one of them looses their balance (sprains, twisted ankles, hyper extended knees...etc...kids are resilient, but this might be a bit much..)
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
1136478
There is a place just under the seat that has tacky tape on it that could be used as a rest I guess. To be honest though this is teaching them balence and when they figure out how to make it go my kids usually don't pick up there feet they just run so they can go faster. But I have seen them use the bats for the rear wheel for a rest for brief seconds to coast.
1199596
My husband, grandson, and myself have used the support board as a foot rest and have not had any issues with its placement when getting in/out of the seat. Having said that the support board has been used as a footrest, I can see that we may need to apply something to it to avoid maring with shoes or just be prepared to replace it sometime in the future from the wear/tear. Hope this info helps, Kathie
513296
No. If I had known there wasn't a place for them to rest their feet I wouldn't have purchased. my 20m old can reach the pedal just doesnt know how to use them so his feet drag on the ground. He loves the trike just I cant seem to get him to use it properly and it doesnt have a foot rest like other models.
679170
This not the chair for him. I would have him use a plain chair, and purchase an adjustable foot rest. Hope this helps.
98193
I have not reclined, I bought to use for my 2 and 4 year old. Was great for them. It's not a 5 point harness, so using on littles would scare me. Its great for the bigger kids. I actually have a BoB jogging stroller that has great recline and can fit an infant pillow that helps keep them comfy and in place.
1710262
My son is 3, and does not use the footrest. He glides quite a bit by balancing with his feet hovering over the ground, so the footrest is not really helpful to him right now, but it's certainly not hurting anything, either.
1592033
I use the pad with my one year old who is 29" long...his feet aren't on it but as long as I have socks or shoes on him I don't worry.
1919641
They are more reclined than a typical stroller. But it seems to not be an issue for my kiddos
1049239
Every kid is different so hard to say. You can strap them into the seat so they don't fall out but the problem would be the feet. They would need to be able to keep their feet in the foot straps or on the pedals so that the feet could not hit the ground and be injured. They don't have to pedal.
1924922
If you have kids you might want to put a cover on it. For just adults its ok like it is. Everyone that got one for Christmas from me loves theirs. Very cushy.
698637
I think they are concerned about movement but I just had my wife stick her knee in it and lean in while I cranked on the strap for our padded chairs (put a towel the boster to save the cushion). Our kids put their kids in them on padded chairs, and it works for us as well. Disclaimer is that the manufacturers liabity is off the hook if the chair malfunctions, so tighten it down. Hard.
821934
They have one that has a foot rest for the child, get that one maybe. My granddaughter loves her trike but her legs are to short to stay on the pedals as a 14 month old and she is to young to know not to keep putting her feet on the wheel. Just to let you know we still use it, her feet can not really get hurt with closed in shoes, because everything is plastic. It will just get a light color shoe really dirty looking. My husband is working on something to hang over the main bar for her feet to be placed in so her feet have some other place to rest other than the wheel. Just a Grandparent loving time with the little one They have one that has a foot rest for the child, get that one maybe. My granddaughter loves her trike but her legs are to short to stay on the pedals as a 14 month old and she is to young to know not to keep putting her feet on the wheel. Just to let you know we still use it, her feet can not really get hurt with closed in shoes, because everything is plastic. It will just get a light color shoe really dirty looking. My husband is working on something to hang over the main bar for her feet to be placed in so her feet have some other place to rest other than the wheel. Just a Grandparent... » Read More They have one that has a foot rest for the child, get that one maybe. My granddaughter loves her trike but her legs are to short to stay on the pedals as a 14 month old and she is to young to know not to keep putting her feet on the wheel. Just to let you know we still use it, her feet can not really get hurt with closed in shoes, because everything is plastic. It will just get a light color shoe really dirty looking. My husband is working on something to hang over the main bar for her feet to be placed in so her feet have some other place to rest other than the wheel. Just a Grandparent loving time with the little one « Show Less