As my son Eliot just turned 2.5 years old + the weather is (finally) looking nice, a bit of LIKEaBIKE action is most certainly in order. We have our eyes on the mini, as the seat height is shorter (starts at 10") but still adjusts as your child grows.
"The LIKEaBIKE is a unique bike for children between the ages of two and five. A lot of fun and highly beneficial for the development of their motor skills and sense of balance. A LIKEaBIKE has no pedals. When first trying to ride, kids play with their LIKEaBIKE as they would with a hobbyhorse. They become familiar with the saddle first, carefully sitting on it. Soon they start to walk with it, then run. In no time the little rider becomes more confident and by pushing off, picks up speed. If the bike starts to tip, kids instinctively regain their balance with their feet.
The LIKEaBIKE was designed with a keen eye to your child's safety, so you won't find any sharp edges on it. The gap between the frame and the fork, moreover, is filled with felt, so your child's fingers can't get pinched there either. The felt also prevents the front wheel from making sharp turns, a common cause for mishaps with young riders of regular bikes." (Paraphrased text from LIKEaBIKE).
Available in 7 different models with a lovely selection of accessories, such as a wooden kick stand + sleek saddle bag. Both images from Flickr. Image on left via here, image on right via here .
Now all we need is a helmut.