At what age can a child ride a third wheel attachment?

At what age can a child ride a third wheel attachment?

Pat Hines (Traffic Safety Educator & Executive Director, SafeMoves) gives expert video advice on: How do I ensure the quality of a third wheel attachment?; How can I keep my child safe while riding a third wheel attachment? and more...

Riding a third wheel can be enjoyed by any age. But, the child needs to be able to feel safe holding on back there by themselves. They need to be able to securely hold onto the handle bars. They need to be able to keep their weight on the seat when using a third wheel. You need to check with your child. Is it scary for them to ride back there? Is it making them too nervous? That can be anywhere from four years old to ten years old. You really need to get to know your child. You need to ask them. Put them on the unit; walk your bike along with them; see if they feel comfortable; and listen to your child. If they tell you they're afraid, then that's not what they want to be doing. Then wait until they're ready to ride the bike by themselves. But there's no really set age. They need to be at least four years old where they feel comfortable holding onto the handle bars and you as the parent feel comfortable having them back there, knowing that they can hold on when you start to ride.