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The National Parenting Center - Seal of Approval 2007 Winner-2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
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Dr. Toy Winner - 10 Best Active Products for Children The Skuut was awarded a spot as one of the top 10 active children's products for 2006 by Dr. Toy. It also made the list of one of the top 100 overall children's products by Dr. Toy.
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Education.com A+ Award! Winner of the Education.com A+ Award
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  Picked as a top Ride-on Toy in The Great American Toy Test 2006
   
  Best Gift Ideas - The Week Magazine
   
  Best Gift Ideas for 3-4 year olds - Cookie Magazine
   
  "Kids can't get enough of the Skuut...."
Gentry magazine, Dec, 2006
   
 

"We are up and going. My son was so excited. He has been on the skuut for three days and is really starting to try and get himself moving. He is 2 1/2 and loving it. Last year when we bought the first one he was too short, now it is perfect. My 4 year old loves it too and is trying to show the little one how to get it to go faster. Thank you again for all your help with this. I am looking forward to many happy summer days of riding."
M.S., New Hampshire

   
  "My 3 year old son Ben got his skuut this last Christmas. He absolutely loves it. He has mild CP and has never peddled a regular bike. The Skuut is perfect for him and he is just starting to master it now."
Rob N.
   
 

“That's exciting - I will definitely look for the photo on your website! We allow him to "skuut" in the house, so he has been skuuting non-stop. He actually would rather skuut than watch Dora (his favorite show). Reggie also likes to pretend that he's delivering the mail or ice cream on his skuut. Very cute!”
Amy Jo, Minneapolis

   
 

"Dear Skuut People - We got our Skuut for our son's 3rd birthday last year. We were amazed that 20 minutes after he was on it, that he was "riding" a bike! Within a week or so of riding (every day, everywhere!) he was keeping his feet off the ground for long periods of time!  I was a nanny for 11 years before I became a mom, and I had the privilege (and the chore) of running behind little, traditional bikes, always ending up bandaging little scraped knees, and tending to my own backache! What a joy the Skuut is! Attached is a picture of my son Benjamin (now 4-years-old) with his Skuut at our local dirt bike track; where, by the way, a teenaged boy said about the Skuut, and I quote:  "Dude!  That is a SICK ride!"  I think that means "really cool!"  Take care"
James, Rebecca, and Benjamin K.

   
 

"We bought Skuut bikes for our two daughters, ages two and four, about two months ago and they are a huge hit. Both girls mastered balancing, coasting, turning and propelling themselves on the Skuuts in a short period. They have learned balance far better than they did on their "big girl" bikes with training wheels. As a bonus, the wipe-outs on the Skuut bikes are far less frequent and much less consequencial (when they feel themselves tipping over, they just put a foot down and they stop). The result is that girls are developing their skills faster and having more fun. This is a great, safe way to teach your child to ride and a fun toy as well."
E. Stanton. Seattle, WA

   
 

"The Skuut bike is fantastic!  My oldest son (3 years) moved up to riding a "regular" 2-wheel bike without ever needing training wheels!  All of my wife's friends are now buying balance bikes after seeing my son riding his 2-wheeler."
Paul G., Valencia, CA

   
 

"Thank you for your excellent customer service. I realize this is a busy time of year and your quick response exceeded my expectations. Thank you!  I am happy to share my story with other parents that I know."
Kris, WA

   
 

"It's great for my son. He's autistic and has difficulties with pedaling motions. The Skuut allows him to whip around like the other kids."
Dale and Sara Elford

   
  "Oh my gosh, Harrison loves it! It was very hard to get him off the skuut to come eat lunch today. Thank you so much."
Jennifer, San Francisco
   
  "Ever since we bought our Skuut about a week before Christmas, our son has been in love with it. It has totally transformed our experience in taking a walk with him, from feeling like pulling teeth to being something he is really excited about, since he gets to ride his Skuut. Our neighbors and friends have all commented on how "cool" they think it is. And we could not agree more :-)"
Henrik, Austin
   
  "I purchased a Skuut for my son for a Christmas present this yr.. our older daughter (almost 5) is the one who's been riding it around the house.  We LOVE it= in basically 1 month she has really developed balance that will help her ride her big bike soon!!"
Lori, TX
   
 

"Every time we are out with the Skuut, people ask us about it. We always recommend it highly to others. It's a great way to learn to ride a bike – much better than training wheels. And the best part is that it's so light to carry if the child doesn't feel like riding it any more."
Annika, Berkeley, CA

   
  "Hey, we got the bike.  A day early even! 
My 3 year old daughter tends to be intimidated by new physical challenges and within a few minutes she knew the basics and rode to all the way around the block, walking style.  Thankfully, her first bike experience was easy and most of all fun.  I am sure that in a few days she will be zooming along.  She liked the way it easily went over the bumps and cracks in the sidewalk."
Thank you so much.
Jennifer M.
Boise, Idaho
   
 

"You have re-stored my faith in the online consumer system.... My son who was just recently diagnosed with Autism, has found a extremely important outlet for his energy in the "skuut"  bike.  It only took one ride for him to become "hooked" on riding it.  After a unfortunately accident that let his beloved skuut broken.  I was extremely surprised and thrilled to find that this company not only responded quickly but also stands behind their product 100%.  I know that there are cheaper knock-off out there but in terms of quality and customer service, I will always recommend the SKUUT to everyone I meet...  You guys rock,  Thanks for bringing some need joy into my son's and my life. "
Kelli, Oregon

   
  "We bought Lukas his skuut for Christmas 2006.  He loves his skuut.  We even packed the skuut in our checked luggage when we went to Crested Butte, CO for summer vacation. I cannot tell you how many heads turn and how many people ask us where to get a skuut no matter where we are. 

This July 2007, we were visiting an uncle who pulled out a 16" bike from the garage, dusted it off, and let Lukas try it.  Lukas was riding the bike within 10 minutes.  And then at one point Lukas said, "I'm going to go fast now," and my husband had to sprint to keep up with him.  So we received the old bike as a 4 yr old present for Lukas.  Everyone was amazed that Lukas took off on the bike like that, and we know that it is because he began with the skuut.  Lukas still rides his skuut, and he also likes to ride the 16" bike as well.  Lukas turned 4 on July 24th.  There are no training wheels on the 16" bike."
Henrik & Debbi, Austin, TX
   
  "Way less scary than a traditional two-wheeler (and less likely to produce scraped knees), the Skuut also teaches steering, coordination, and independence. It usually takes a week or two to figure out how to coast, but once kids get it, you'll have a hard time getting them to stop." 
The Daily Candy
   
  "In a bike-obsessed city like SF, the Skuut wooden bike gives preschoolers the big-kid riding experience, as well as a leg up on the competition: Its design helps youngsters forgo the awkward "training wheel" period altogether."
7 x 7 Magazine
   
  The Skuut was named one of the Best Educational Toys of 2006 by Savvy Picks:  

"I can see it already - our kids will puzzle over a set of training wheels the same way they'll be stumped by what a rotary phone or a vinyl record is. Another sign that the world has spun right past us children of the, ahem, last century. Sigh. But what lucky kids these are: this wonderful wooden bicycle without pedals - the Skuut - is a true delight. Kids just hop on and use their feet to push off, first walking it along, then mastering the two-wheel balance and then "skuut-ing" or gliding and coasting. As the website says, brakes are "Fred Flintstone-style" (meaning of course that the rider's two little feet just touch the ground to slow the Skuut down). It's every bit as charming as the shiny red bike we daydreamed of so many decades ago, and it has none of the frustrations of training wheels and too-short legs and that strange exhilarated terror that your mom or dad might actually let go of the back before you had the thing balanc ed. Your little one will be happily on the move immediately, learning balance, coordination and steering while enjoying the pure joys of a first bike ride. The Skuut version of the European-style pedal-less bike is very well-made, a snap to assemble and especially reasonable in price. But save your training wheels ... maybe they'll be worth something on eBay someday as a collector's item. (Ages 2-5)"

   
The Skuut is Eco-Friendly!