“How
so?” you may ask.
I
owe my newfound popularity to V-tech--specifically
to V-tech’s ‘4-in-1 Stroll & Grow
TEKtrike’.
Finally
a toy that grows as your child does.
Starting out a nine months of age the TEKtrike, grows and changes as
your child does-all the way to six years old-or maybe older!
Here’s
what you get.
At
Stage 1 Stroll most little tikes have yet to walk and depend on mom and dad to
push them around in a stroller. How
boring!
Liven
things up a bit by using the TEKtrike’s Stage I Stroll configuration. Kids 9 to 18 months sit in a high-back seat
that also includes a 3-point safety harness.
It’s even adjustable to four positions and comes with removable wraparound
safety bar with cup holder.
Mom
or dad provides the horsepower using the height-adjustable push-handle.
Youngster
hold tight to the handlebars, prop their feet on the removable footrest and
enjoy the ride of their life!
An
adjustable canopy protects children from the sun and rain.
A
small console situated on the handlebars features an interactive panel with an
LED screen and sounds and voices appropriate for each stage of a child’s
development. Batteries are included.
Children
can push the horn, turn the ignition switch, shift the gear knob and hear funny
sound effects. It’s a great interactive
center that develops children’s motor skills and eye/hand coordination.
Remove
the extended seat back, safety bar and footrest and the TEKtrike transforms
into the Train Stage 2 configuration for ages 18 to 24 months.
Youngsters
learn how to use the TEKtrike’s pedals, move the handlebars on their own, while
still being guided when necessary by mom or dad. Both the canopy and push-handle are still
attached.
In
the Ride Stage 3 level for ages 2 to 4 years, children go into full tricycle
mode with no canopy, safety bar or seatbelts.
At this stage children should wear helmets (not included).
Children
are in full control and quickly learn how to steer, pedal (and listen to the
pedal music) and direction sensors tell them when they turn right or left.
As
with all levels the TEKtrike is easy to maneuver with its swiveling rear wheels,
includes a storage area and is easy to keep stationary using its pedal lock so
children can get on and off the TEKtrike without falling.
Stage
4 for to six years of age is called the Drift stage and with it children can do
all sorts of wild and crazy maneuvers including gliding, spinning and turning a
full 360 degrees!
The
TEKtrike is made of heavy duty plastic and metal and is a snap to assemble
using the easy-to-follow instructions-even and adult can do it!
It’s
a great toy that will last kids for years, even through their rough and tumble
stage.
Like
all of V-tech’s toys the TEKtrike is safe, made with the highest quality materials,
tested for toughness and is guaranteed to bring a smile to any kid's face.
I
can’t wait for my grandson to try it out!