Confused about the choice of scooters for kids? Want to understand what the best scooter for kids is? Not sure which children's scooter is right for your child? This post will take you through the very best scooters for toddlers, pre-school children, school children, tweens and teens. It will explain which scooter is right for each age group as well as the key things to consider when choosing a scooter for your child.
5 things to consider when buying a children's scooter
- Age is just a number (sometimes)
Ensuring your child is in the recommended age banding of particular scooter models is important to consider. However, each child is different and their height, weight and physical capabilities also need to be taken in to consideration. For example, we would recommend the Maxi Micro Deluxe scooter for kids age 6-12. On certain occasions we believe the Maxi Micro scooter can be suitable for 5 or even 4 year olds based on children being taller for their age and would benefit from moving on from a scooter with shorter handlebars.
2. What will your child be using their scooter for? We have designed different scooter models to suit not only the rider but what the child will be doing with them. There is a big difference between a stunt scooter which will have been specifically designed to be more robust so children can take it to the skate park and do stunts compared with an every day scooter such as a Mini Micro or Maxi Micro which, although designed to be durable is made from a lighter material making it easier for children to manoeuvre.
3. Quality, price and longevity You can pick up a kids scooter from as little as £10 or pay up to £600 for some models. Ensuring the scooter you choose is made from quality parts, is well reviewed and will last in the long run is an important consideration. In our experience, the old adage your mother told you "buy cheap buy twice" is true (in life and in scooter purchases).
THE BEST SCOOTERS FOR KIDS GUIDE
Toddler Scooters There are a range of kids scooters available in various shapes and sizes for toddlers. There is one key question to ask yourself if you are looking for a scooter for a 1 or 2 year old.Is your toddler stable on their feet?
If the answer is yes, then you should look for a scooter that doesn't have a seat. If the answer is no, then you should look for a scooter that has a seat or allows them to sit down in some way while still allowing them to drag their feet along their floor. Toddler scooters with seats; Both the 3in1 Mini Micro and Mini 2 Go scooters start life with a seat. This allows younger children to find their feet (excuse the pun) by building their stability, coordination and fine motor skills by sitting on the seat and using their feet to push them along. Both of the scooters mentioned above adapt in various stages to suit a child's growing need. Here's a comparison between the two toddler scooters with seats.-
Does your child want a 3 wheeled scooter or a 2 wheeled scooter?
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Will your child be using their scooter for stunts?