The front carrier here is a closed bag rather than an open basket, which matters the first time a rider drops off a kerb and a favorite toy would otherwise bounce into the road. At 18-in the bike also gets a kickstand, so it stands up on its own while that bag is packed or emptied, no second person needed to hold the bars. Textured grips keep sweaty palms in place, and a hand lever plus a back-pedal brake give riders ages 4 to 8 two ways to slow. Seat rated to 132 lbs. Reflectors, mudguards, and streamers fitted.