{"title":"Balance Bikes","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild confidence before pedals with balance bikes for toddlers and young children. Shop lightweight, sturdy bikes designed to support coordination, balance and outdoor fun.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scuttlebug-toddler-ride-on","title":"Scuttlebug Toddler Ride-On","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eScuttlebug Toddler Ride-On\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, compact foot-to-floor ride-on made for little ones who are ready to get moving on their own. Suitable from 12 months and built for a maximum user weight of 20 kg, it gives toddlers a first ride-on to push along with their feet while they practise balance, steering and coordination at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts stable three-wheel design helps give toddlers the confidence to move independently, while front-wheel steering keeps it easy to manoeuvre around the room or garden. The specially designed non-scratch wheels deliver a smooth, quiet ride and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, so playtime isn't tied to one spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFolds in three simple steps\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA big part of the Scuttlebug's appeal is how easily it packs away. The simple three-step folding system lets it fold and unfold in seconds, so it's easy to carry and store, and slots neatly into a car boot, pushchair or suitcase. With only minimal assembly required, it's quick to get ready for its first outing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot-to-floor movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The child sits on the seat and pushes along with their feet, giving them full control over how fast and how far they go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-wheel base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stable three-wheel design offers a broad footprint that helps young riders feel steady as they build confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-wheel steering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steering through the front wheel keeps turning simple and responsive for little hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfold the ride-on fully and make sure all components are securely locked into place before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave your child sit on the seat and hold the handlebars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet them propel the ride-on forward using their feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eScuttlebug Toddler Ride-On\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great option for parents who:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a toddler from 12 months who is ready for a first foot-to-floor ride-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant something they can use both indoors and outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a ride-on that folds down small for the car, a pushchair or storage at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt may not be the best fit if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre looking for a pedal bike or a two-wheeled balance bike for an older child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a ride-on rated for a child over 20 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and supervision\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse only under direct adult supervision, and have your child wear protective equipment where appropriate. Do not use in traffic, near stairs, on steep slopes or close to water. Check the ride-on regularly for loose, worn or damaged parts before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candid Baby","offers":[{"title":"Butterfly","offer_id":47282901582001,"sku":"STB-TRO-TRF","price":899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beetle","offer_id":47282901614769,"sku":"STB-TRO-TLE","price":899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bumble","offer_id":47282901647537,"sku":"STB-TRO-MBL","price":899.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9559\/4673\/files\/scuttlebug-toddler-ride-on-1.jpg?v=1784520888"},{"product_id":"tiny-love-boho-chic-wooden-tiny-trike","title":"Tiny Love Boho Chic Wooden Tiny Trike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTiny Love Boho Chic Wooden Tiny Trike\u003c\/strong\u003e is a first ride-on designed for toddlers who are ready to explore riding on their own. With its classic, earthy wooden design, this wooden trike brings a warm, natural look to the playroom while giving your little one a gentle introduction to sitting, pushing and steering their way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle ones sit on a comfy wide seat with a supportive backrest and hold onto easy-grip handlebars, so they have something steady to hang onto as they build confidence. The rubber-rimmed wheels roll smoothly and quietly across indoor floors, which makes for an easy, unfussy ride as your toddler works out how to get moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMade for a smooth, comfortable ride\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery detail is shaped around little hands and bodies finding their feet. The wide seat and backrest give a settled riding position, the handlebars are sized for a small, easy grip, and the rubber-rimmed wheels help the trike move gently and quietly rather than clattering across the floor. The natural wooden finish is a design that sits happily in a nursery or living space rather than shouting for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn invitation to explore balance and movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a ride-on, the trike gives toddlers the chance to practise balance, agility, strength and spatial awareness through their own play — climbing on, pushing off, sitting and finding their own way around. 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Designed for little ones from 6 to 36 months, it combines a sit-and-play activity centre, a stand-and-play station, a walk-behind push walker, a ride-on and a push toy — so one product keeps offering something new across nearly three years of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou switch between modes with one easy click, and a detachable activity panel with lights, music and tactile elements travels with baby from stage to stage. It's a practical option if you'd rather buy one flexible ride-on and walker than several separate toys, and it gives your child ongoing chances to practise balance, coordination and those wobbly first steps at their own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it grows with your baby\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery child reaches these stages at a slightly different time, so treat the ages below as a guide rather than a schedule — the toy adapts to where your little one actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrom 6 months — Sit \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaby sits and explores the electronic panel, which includes a ball, a peek-a-boo mirror, knobs and switches, a rotating ball with beads, and lights and music feedback. 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