Our 5 year old and 3 year old both started on this bike. At first, they were both unsteady but within a week or two, they were riding all over the place. It really helps your little ones transition to pedal bikes, in which balancing is the hardest part. The best feature of this bike is how light it is! Super easy to put in the car and for toddlers to move it and pick it up. Can't say the same for bigger bikes with pedals unless you pay extra for aluminum construction. Second best feature is the airless tires. Would highly recommend!