5 Benefits of a Tricycle

1. Self-Esteem
   Riding a tricycle gives a toddler a sense of accomplishment. As motor skills are developing, the child might be a little shaky during the first lessons. When warranted, praise your child for his accomplishments. Praise can improve self-esteem, self reliance, motivation, and achievement; praise in moderation is a continuing process.
2. Independence
   When your baby was learning to pull up on furniture and to walk, there were falls and tears; walking soon turned to running, and from there, they were impossible to keep up with. Mastering the tricycle is no different. Taking off down the sidewalk or driveway will bestow a feeling of independence, even if you are supervising his every move. It is important that this sense of independence does not cross boundaries into a territory that disregards safety.

Play Play is a child's job. His job description is to experiment, role play, and learn new things; in turn, he will learn about his environment and the people that surround him. With play comes laughter, socialization, exercise, and education. Play inspires inventiveness, and singles out leaders through their ability to make and act upon their independent decisions.

3. Exercise
   Childhood obesity is a growing concern in America. Predictions are that by the year 2030 most American adults will be overweight. Being out of shape and overweight contributes of self-consciousness and attacks self-worth. Riding tricycles, pedal cars, scooters and bicycles promotes fitness awareness as early as the toddler years and establishes a fitness foundation that will advance with the child.
4. Socialization
   Activity toys and play inspires friendships as children meet for a common purpose. Friendships teach children the value of people and give them a sense of belonging. By the treatment they receive from their peers, children learn how or how not to treat other people. Friendships breed loyalties; positive feedback from friends builds self-esteem.