Then each nominee goes through several judging days involving industry experts and influencer family judges with a combined YouTube following of over 600,000!

Good adjustability means the balance bike's likely to fit your child better and last longer as they grow. We specialize in cycling solutions including electric-assist, recumbents, trikes, cargo, special needs. This brightly coloured bike is decorated with distinctive paint splodges and for further personalisation, a Squish sticker set is included. It’s very expensive but super high-quality and you are effectively getting a balance bike and 2 sizes of pedal bike in 1. Suitable for riders with a minimum inside leg measurement of 40cm, the bike is ideally suited to taller 3 year olds and 4 to 5 year olds who want to get to grips with balancing and steering before moving onto pedalling on the same cycle.

And to make things even more complicated, manufacturers often detail different measurements in their technical specifications (as you'll see from our list of the 15 best, below). To encourage kids to get moving, the frame is designed to be low enough to stand over with confidence, but high enough to sit on. But it's the light-up wheels that make it stand out from the crowd – and as one of our child testers, Arthur, 2, said, the LEDs make it feel "very cool" to ride. For a child starting their cycling journey a little later, this convertible balance-to-pedal bike is ideal it converts in 2 ways, both from a smaller balance bike suitable for riders with a minimum inside leg measurement of 37cm (around 3 to 4 years old) to a larger balance bike suitable for riders with an inside leg measurement up to 55cm (around 6 years old) and to a first pedal bike for riders from about the age of 4. The lightweight frame offers children greater control when riding and the retro-style chopper handlebars look fun but also offer greater balance and control.

There are no standard sizes for balance bikes, so pretty much every make and model is different – even if they have exactly the same size wheels. Emma, mum of our 19-month-old child tester, described the AIRO as "sleek, smart and beautiful quality" and she was particularly impressed by how well it fitted her young son. This stylish balance bike has a low saddle starting position, making it a good choice for 2 year olds and smaller 3 year olds, especially as it has a steering limiter.

It's available in a chic range of colours, including Blossom Pink, Duck Egg Blue, Cerise, Yellow and Green. Designed with small children in mind, the comfortable saddle will fit any small child and the cushioned handlebars ensure easy grasping.