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Retrospec

Retrospec Cricket Baby Balance Bike

A four-wheel balance bike for 12 to 24 months with a low seat and soft no-scratch tires.

84/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 92
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 84
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 86
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 73
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

84 / 100

It is a ride-on that suits a very first walker and starts balance practice. The four wheels make it forgiving for a child just learning.

Best forA one-year-old who is learning to walk and scoot.
Best occasionFirst birthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe child is older than two and needs a two-wheel balance bike.
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Frequently asked questions

What age is it for?

12 to 24 months.

Is it safe on indoor floors?

The listing says its soft, no-scratch tires are gentle on indoor floors.

How does it keep the child stable?

Four wheels and a low, feet-to-floor design.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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