Consider your wish granted with Wishbone, a beautifully designed pre-peddler bike that grows with your child. It starts as a simple trike (for 1-year-olds), morphs into a small ride-on (for 2- to 3-year-olds), and flips into a larger two-wheeler (for 4- to 5-year-olds).

Available at spunkysprout.com, $249.

She’ll be champing at the bit for a Bit Bike. Extra-wide neon wheels help with balance. Ergonomic handlebars ensure a comfy ride.

Available at oompa.com, $125.

It’s a race to the playground, and the slickest wheels win. Smoothly appearing at the lead is the Velorbis Mobii trike. The Euro innovation holds up to two tots in a cushioned, harness-equipped carrier box positioned up front. Everyone’s going wild for the sturdy steel frame built by hand in Denmark and optional weatherproof cover.

Available at copenhagenbike.com, $4,295.

Speedy things come in large packages. The proof: Like-a-Bike, a two-wheeler sans pedals that teaches kids to balance while buzzing around.

Available at store.likeabikeusa.com, $195-$495.

The occasional bump and bruise on the jungle gym builds character, but when it comes to their noggins use your head. Little Nutty’s adorable helmets have a built-in spin dial that guarantees protection with a snug, comfy fit for scooter racers, cyclers, and even push-along riders.

Available at nutcasestore.com, $45.

Start slowly with an Early Rider learner bike, a Euro invention that’s now sold stateside. The clever contraption turns traditional learning-to-ride philosophy on its head by teaching littles to balance from day one.

Available at tykerider.com, $160-$269.

Here’s a wheel you can stand on: the new Gyrowheel. Straight out of San Francisco, this nifty accessory replaces a standard twelve- or sixteen-inch front bicycle wheel. The genius of it is an internal spinning mechanism that keeps the bike stable even while moving at a beginner’s pace. That means the time it takes to master a bike is significantly shortened.

Available at thegyrobike.com, $115-$155.

Designed for kids ages 2 to 5, the wooden bike has no pedals or training wheels. Tykes just hop on, kick off the ground like they’re running, and glide. The ride comes fully assembled, except for handlebars and front wheel, which are easily attached.

Available at playoutdoors.com, $92.

Easy riders as young as 2 can learn to cruise on Kiddimoto Superbikes, which are propelled by their own little feet. After their first spin, it won’t be long until they’re coasting around the block, balancing like big kids.

Available at kiddimoto.co.uk, $150.

The sleek aluminum Micro G-Bike weighs less than four pounds, giving the racer an edge over clunky competitors. Without pedals, the rider focuses on balance. No nasty falls with this one.

Available at amazon.com, $80.