Balance Bike - My Hood Rider, Grey
A real gem among balance bikes, and one we warmly recommend for children from as young as 12 months.Â
Details:
- Frame and fork made of aluminium
- 12" aluminium rims
- Wide, air-filled tires
- Padded handlebars to protect your child if the ride gets a little bumpy
- Infinitely adjustable seat with quick release
- Inseam: 31-41 cm
- Handlebar height: 50 cm
- Length: 86 cm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Max load: 25 kg.
The Rider comes in several lovely colours. This model is grey.
What makes this product special
5 things to know before buying a balance bike
We offer a wide range of balance bikes, so we’ve created a guide to help you choose the best one for your child.You’ll find it on our Smart Through Play blog.Balance Bike Guide – How to measure your child’s inseam
Knowing your child’s inseam matters when choosing the right balance bike. Measuring it is quick and easy.Learn how on our Smart Through Play blog.Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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What makes this product special
A real gem among balance bikes, and one we warmly recommend for children from as young as 12 months.Â
Details:
- Frame and fork made of aluminium
- 12" aluminium rims
- Wide, air-filled tires
- Padded handlebars to protect your child if the ride gets a little bumpy
- Infinitely adjustable seat with quick release
- Inseam: 31-41 cm
- Handlebar height: 50 cm
- Length: 86 cm
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Max load: 25 kg.
The Rider comes in several lovely colours. This model is grey.
Suitable for children aged 1 yr. to 5 yrs.A balance bike is a fantastic way to stimulate your child's cross-body coordination and balance from the time they're young. Balance bikes don't have pedals, so your child pushes the bike along with their legs while straddling the bike.
A balance bike is a great way to challenge your child without having to worry about them having too many accidents - because your child has a foot on the ground at all times and can easily keep their balance and brake. Being able to zoom around and control their own speed (much more easily than on an ordinary bike) gives your child a feeling of freedom. At the same time, you can also practise traffic signals, left/right, and being considerate of other road users.
A wonderful way to prepare for learning to ride a regular bike. Often, your child can skip using training wheels on their regular bike, because balance is no problem for them.
5 things to know before buying a balance bike
We offer a wide range of balance bikes, so we’ve created a guide to help you choose the best one for your child.You’ll find it on our Smart Through Play blog.Balance Bike Guide – How to measure your child’s inseam
Knowing your child’s inseam matters when choosing the right balance bike. Measuring it is quick and easy.Learn how on our Smart Through Play blog.Supports essential skills that really benefit your child's well-being and learning ability:
- Great for getting your child's body moving, which in turn stimulates their gross motor skills.
- This is a great way for your child to stimulate their vestibular sense. The vestibular sense helps us to stand on one leg, spin in circles, or ride in a car without losing our balance, feeling dizzy, or getting car sick.
- This is a great way for your child to strengthen their proprioception, which benefits their concentration and helps them build the confidence to use their body in active play.
| Item number | 41-505504 |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 yr., 18 mos., 2 yrs., 2.5 yrs., 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. |
| Senses | The vestibular sense, Proprioception |
| Function | Depth perception, Gross motor skills, Body awareness |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Sports/Fitness |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Take it with you | to the cabin, on your trip, out in the street |
| Weight limit (max kg) | 25 kg |
| Balance bike inseam length: | 32,5 - 37,5 cm |
| Item weight | 3,5 kg |
Do you know My Hood?
My Hood is a brand worth checking out when it comes to classic and alternative sports gear. This brand offers such a broad, varied selection that we at ToyAcademy often suggest My Hood outdoor sports gear or scooters, when our customers ask our customer service about our best gift recommendations for kids. The quality is outstanding, and the prices are very reasonable, so of course My Hood is a very popular brand.See all our products from My Hood here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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