The Kinderkraft Aston Trike is a versatile companion for children aged 9 months to approximately 5 years, designed to evolve with your child. It offers features like a swivel seat for parent-facing or forward-facing travel, robust safety mechanisms, and durable, maintenance-free wheels, ensuring comfort and control for both child and parent. Its modular design allows for customization and growth, though parents should expect to make regular adjustments to optimize the trike for their child's current stage.
Modular Design: Adapts from 9 months to 5 years, allowing the trike to transform as your child grows and develops new skills.
Swivel Seat: Easily switch between parent-facing (for younger children needing reassurance) and forward-facing modes (for older children exploring their surroundings).
Parental Control System: Features an adjustable parent handle connected to the handlebar, giving you full steering control. The free wheel function allows your child to pedal without propelling the trike, aiding in learning.
Enhanced Safety: Includes a centrally locked bumper bar, adjustable safety straps, and a handy brake to ensure your child's security during every ride.
Comfort & Protection: Equipped with a comfortable seat and a foldable hood that offers protection from sun and wind, making rides enjoyable in various weather conditions.
Durable Construction: Built with a sturdy steel frame and maintenance-free, puncture-resistant wheels, ensuring longevity and smooth rides on different terrains.
Convenient Accessories: Comes with practical additions like a bell for alerting others, a cupholder for drinks, a bag for parent essentials, and an accessible storage basket for toys or snacks.
Long-term Usability: Adapts from 9 months up to 5 years, offering excellent value and longevity.
Versatile Seating: Swivel seat allows for parent-facing interaction or forward-facing exploration.
Strong Parental Control: Adjustable parent handle with steering connection and free wheel function provides safety and aids learning.
Robust Safety Features: Includes bumper bar, adjustable straps, and a brake for peace of mind.
Durable & Low-Maintenance: Steel frame and puncture-resistant wheels ensure a sturdy, reliable, and easy-to-care-for product.
Practical Accessories: Comes equipped with useful extras like a bell, cupholder, parent bag, and storage basket.
Regular Adjustments Needed: Its modular nature means periodic configuration changes are required as your child grows.
Potentially Heavier: Due to its steel frame and multiple features, it might be heavier than simpler, single-stage trikes.
Part Storage: Removable components (e.g., footrests, bumper bar) may require storage when not in use during later stages.
Long-term Usability: Adapts from 9 months up to 5 years, offering excellent value and longevity.
Versatile Seating: Swivel seat allows for parent-facing interaction or forward-facing exploration.
Strong Parental Control: Adjustable parent handle with steering connection and free wheel function provides safety and aids learning.
Robust Safety Features: Includes bumper bar, adjustable straps, and a brake for peace of mind.
Durable & Low-Maintenance: Steel frame and puncture-resistant wheels ensure a sturdy, reliable, and easy-to-care-for product.
Practical Accessories: Comes equipped with useful extras like a bell, cupholder, parent bag, and storage basket.
Regular Adjustments Needed: Its modular nature means periodic configuration changes are required as your child grows.
Potentially Heavier: Due to its steel frame and multiple features, it might be heavier than simpler, single-stage trikes.
Part Storage: Removable components (e.g., footrests, bumper bar) may require storage when not in use during later stages.
The Kinderkraft Aston Trike is engineered to adapt seamlessly through various stages of your child's development, offering a tailored experience from infancy to early childhood.
At this stage, your child can utilize the swivel seat in the parent-facing mode. This allows for crucial eye contact and interaction, fostering bonding during outings. The footrests provide a secure and comfortable place for their feet, as they are not yet ready to pedal. The centrally locked bumper bar and adjustable straps keep your child safely secured, while the foldable hood protects them from sun or wind. You maintain full control over steering and movement using the adjustable parent handle.
As your child grows and becomes more curious, you can rotate the seat to the forward-facing position for them to explore their surroundings. They can continue to use the footrests or begin to experiment with pedaling. The free wheel function is particularly useful here, allowing them to practice pedaling without actually propelling the trike, preventing early fatigue or frustration. The parent handle still offers steering control, gradually transitioning towards their independence.
Once your child has mastered pedaling and steering, the trike can be fully customized for independent use. The parent handle, footrests, bumper bar, and even the backrest and hood can be removed, transforming the Aston into a classic tricycle. Your child gains full control, enhancing their motor skills and sense of autonomy. The puncture-resistant wheels ensure a smooth ride on various surfaces, from park paths to pavement.
The included bell adds a fun and safety element, while the cupholder keeps drinks easily accessible. The bag for parent essentials and the accessible storage basket mean you can carry snacks, toys, and personal items effortlessly during your adventures.
Unpack & Identify: Carefully unpack all components and refer to the user manual to identify each part. A parts list is usually included.
Frame Assembly: Begin by connecting the main frame components. Ensure all locking mechanisms click into place securely.
Wheel Attachment: Attach the puncture-resistant wheels according to the instructions, ensuring they are firmly secured and rotate freely.
Seat & Handlebar: Install the seat, ensuring the swivel mechanism functions correctly. Attach the handlebar, making sure it aligns with the front wheel.
Safety Features: Securely install the bumper bar and adjust the safety straps to their initial settings.
Parent Handle & Accessories: Attach the adjustable parent handle and any accessories like the hood, cupholder, bag, and basket.
Final Checks: Before first use, double-check all bolts, screws, and connections to ensure they are tight and secure. Test the brake and the free wheel function.
Age Range: Suitable for children from 9 months up to approximately 5 years of age.
Weight Limit: Info needed: [Maximum weight capacity, typically around 25kg or 55 lbs]
Cleaning: Wipe down the steel frame, plastic components, and puncture-resistant wheels with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals. For fabric parts (seat cushion, hood), spot clean with a gentle fabric cleaner or mild soap and water. Always check the product's care labels for specific fabric washing instructions if available.
Maintenance: The wheels are maintenance-free and do not require inflation. Periodically check all nuts, bolts, and screws to ensure they are tight. Lubricate moving parts if needed (e.g., wheel axles, pedal mechanism) with a silicone-based lubricant, avoiding any parts that contact your child.
Storage: Store the trike in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to prevent material degradation. If storing for an extended period, ensure it is clean and dry.
Safety Checks: Regularly inspect the brake for proper function, and ensure all safety straps, the bumper bar, and the parent handle connection are in good working order before each use.