How to choose a scooter child

Children begin to ride scooters from 2 years. But a scooter is not just entertainment, but a real vehicle. Therefore, when buying you need to know the age and weight of the child, as well as the main characteristics of children's transport: type, wheels, shock absorption, material and folding system. On this depends the safety of the baby.

What are scooters for children

Off-road models

Off-road scooter

This type of scooter is distinguished by large wheels (about 300 mm in diameter) with inflatable tires, which provides increased maneuverability. It is great for rough terrain, walking through the woods, sand. It has a solid frame, sports steering wheel and handbrake. Designed for children from seven years.

Virtues

High throughput and maneuverability;
Versatility. Easily cope with a bad road.

disadvantages

Big sizes.

City scooter

One of the most popular types of scooters. Designed for driving on asphalt roads. It has two or three wheels, an aluminum or steel frame, a standard wheel diameter (100-200 mm) and a folding structure. Most scooters are suitable for children over seven years old, but some are used in 2-3 years.

Virtues

Easy to fold and transport.

disadvantages

Not intended for bad roads.

Scooters for sports

Most models of sports scooters are designed for adults. They are designed to perform tricks and drive fast. Sports scooters can be used by children over 7 years old. Sustain about 70 kg of weight. Among them, virtually no folding models.

Virtues

Increased strength;
High maneuverability.

disadvantages

Not designed for walking around the city.
Features ride. The child will have to practice before he can master the scooter.

Scooter run

This vehicle is designed for children from 2 to 6 years. It is a hybrid of an ordinary scooter and a runbike. Transformation of one type of transport into another occurs when pressing a special button. Sometimes the seat of a scooter runbike has to be bolted. This complicates the transformation.

Baby models are usually designed for 24–50 kg of weight. The scooter itself weighs a little - from two to five kilograms.

The standard track scooter is equipped with a large front wheel, a wide deck with an anti-slip footboard, a foot brake, a seat and a T-shaped steering wheel. May have a basket for toys.

Virtues

Low weight - no problems with transportation;
Height adjustable steering wheel and seat.
The runbike develops the child's balance and coordination, strengthens the muscles of the legs. Thanks to this baby will be easier to master the two-wheeled bike.
Suitable for the smallest;

disadvantages

Suitable for driving only on a flat road.
In some models, the seat bends under the weight of the child.

Kickboard

Suitable for both two-year-olds, and for children 7 years old.It has two paired front wheels and one rear wheel. To move, the child pushes his foot like on a skateboard. Equipped with a classic steering wheel or joystick steering wheel. Vehicles designed for children 2-6 years, often have a plastic frame. The maximum load on a kickboard is 30–60 kg.

Kickboards for kids are often equipped with glowing wheels, a handle that can be adjusted, a trunk for toys and a compass on the steering wheel.

The diameter of the front wheels is 120 mm, the rear - from 80 to 90 mm. Because of this, the scooter rarely turns over.

Virtues

Simple control. Where the baby bends, the scooter rolls over there.
You can ride on a rough road.
Low weight (1.5–4 kg). Easy to carry.

disadvantages

Some kids don't like the steering stick.

Triders

This type of scooter has the most unusual design. The trider has a V-shape. For each leg has its own "footboard". In order to move, the child needs not to push off, but to swing his legs and torso left and right. Suitable for children over 5 years old.

The trider frame is made of aluminum or stainless steel. Due to this inertial scooter can withstand a large load. There is a foot and hand brake.

Virtues

To use the trider, you need to squat, bend over, work with the whole body. It is useful for the muscles and skeleton of a child.

disadvantages

Only suitable for smooth roads.

Electric Scooter

Electric scooters allow you to move around the city without putting any effort. Work at the expense of the battery. Children's electric scooters pass about 6 km without recharging. The maximum speed of about 15-18 km / h.

Electric scooters are suitable for children from 7 years. They are quite heavy - 10–12 kg. They have a steel or aluminum frame, which ensures their reliability.

Virtues

Maintains a large load on the frame.
Works up to 1 hour without recharging.
Can function as a regular scooter.

disadvantages

High price.

The main characteristics of scooters

Wheels

Made from plastic, polyurethane, rubber. Most often wheels are made from polyurethane. They have increased reliability and noiselessness. Used in urban scooters, and in sports models.

Plastic wheels are used for children's vehicles. They do not cushion, shake rough and rustle. The only advantage of such scooters is low price.

Scooters with small rubber wheels feel good only on ideal surfaces. Large wheels are suitable for riding on uneven terrain.

When choosing a scooter, pay attention to the rigidity of the wheels. It depends on the speed and comfort of movement. The harder the wheel, the higher the speed of the scooter, the softer - the better the depreciation. The highest stiffness in sports models.

Three-wheeled and four-wheeled scooters are best suited for young children who have turned 2-4 years old.

Wheel width affects the stability of the scooter. The larger it is, the more reliable the model, and the speed is lower.

Frame

The frame of the scooter is made of aluminum, which ensures its reliability and lightness, steel or plastic. Steel frames are stronger, but heavier than aluminum. Plastic frame short-lived, but has an affordable price.

Deca

The platform should have a rough surface to prevent the child’s feet from slipping. The wide deck is great for beginners and toddlers, increasing the stability of the scooter. The longer it is, the harder it is for a child to drive a scooter.

Steering wheel

Most scooters are equipped with an adjustable steering wheel. This allows you to choose the height of the steering wheel according to the growth of the “driver”.

Foot and hand brake

Scooters have a foot and / or handbrake. Using a hand-held front brake system at high speed may cause the child to fall. It is better to buy models equipped with both manual and foot brakes.

Shock absorber

The presence of the shock absorber makes riding more comfortable, as it softens the bumps in the road. But depreciation scooters are more expensive than usual.

What scooter to buy for a child

For the smallest, it is better to choose vehicles with a wide platform and three wheels. At the age of two and three, a model with large paired front wheels and one rear wheel will suit your baby. If the scooter is equipped with rear twin wheels, the calf will touch and stumble them.
In four years, you can use the three-wheeled models, if the child had not previously practiced in the ride. But if the little one had previously rifled through the streets on a scooter, two-wheeled vehicles would also suit him.
At the age of five, you can buy two-wheeled vehicles with a wide deck. At the age of 6–8, children will be happy to ride a scooter with two wheels and a narrower platform.

In the next article, our experts will tell how to choose the right bike child for a child.

Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.

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