Eco friendly and always harvested from green replenishable sources the Smart Gear Floral Hearts balance bike is a perfect choice for a child who is starting the journey to riding a bike. Smart Gear bikes are made from birch wood with real inflatable rubber tires, foam handle bar grips, cushioned adjustable leatherette seat and a unique carry handle incorporated in the bikes body. Often referred to as "run bikes" or "balance bikes" the Smart Gear balance bike is a pedal free bike that does not include training wheels. The entire goal of the balance bike design is to help your child at a young age to learn how to ride a bike. That is what makes Smart Gear bikes so wonderful. They are developed specifically for children to develop motor skills and coordination allowing your child to sit and walk or run while pushing the bike with their feet. If for some reason the bike begins to fall to either side the child only will need to put their feet down to either stop or push the bike upright.