Saddle height for toddler's balance bike My toddler (two and a half years old) has just started scooting around on her balance bike. I'd like to ensure that the saddle is at the best height for her to learn to balance. I know the rules of thumb for adjusting this on an adult bike with pedals, but they obviously don't apply here!

What is the ideal height, probably expressed in terms of how straight her legs should be when sitting on the saddle?
They grow so fast it really doesn't matter, but if the kid looks too low then they are, so go up a bit.

Rider should be able to stand over the seat with both feet on the ground.

While some balance bikes have bike seats with clamps like this, they're in the minority for cost and weight reasons.


This wooden frame is far more common and much lighter for the child to manage.

Notice the seat-pole (plank?) only has two visible holes, for a total of only three seat positions.

Don't overthink this, just be an encouraging parent :)