This Ride 'n Learn 3-in-1 Trike offers 3 stages that grow with your child. First the adult has full control while pushing and steering the trike. When the child is ready to learn they can begin to practice steering and pedaling while parents still guide the way. When they are ready, the child can now take full control and ride the trike all on their own!, , Three stages to grow with your baby: , Stage 1-Push (9+ months) Parents have full control while pushing and steering the trike when child is too young to reach the pedals., Stage 2-Learning (18+ months) Toddlers can begin to practice steering and pedaling while parents still guide the way, Stage 3-Ride (36+ months) The child can take full control and ride the trike all on their own with parent supervision