Your child's safety is guaranteed when they ride the best balance bikes. Kids will feel more confident on their bikes because of the ease with which they can operate them. As we gain more knowledge about a subject, we become less fearful of it. It's also easier to maintain balance bikes, so there's less to go wrong. However, wearing a helmet is always advised! No brakes are appropriate for children's beginner balance bikes until they are around 18 months old since they maintain low weight. At the very least, they should have a back brake to guarantee that they can stop in an emergency. To slow a bike down on steep inclines or rocky ground without using the brakes is very dangerous. Kids' shoes' soles last longer because of the brakes on the bike! On a balancing bike, the child's feet should be level with the ground. The seat clamp on most quality balancing bikes may be quickly released for rapid changes.