Children's scooters undoubtedly have many benefits and develop children's skills, as they allow them to move around, giving them a sense of freedom.

What are the benefits of children's scooters?

1. Balance & coordination

They learn to balance and coordinate hands and feet together.

2. Development of muscle strength

Besides being a way to exercise the whole body, they teach children to vary and maintain their speed. At the same time, they increase endurance and physical condition.

3. Autonomy

They learn to move independently in space, thus increasing their confidence.

4. Fun

Let's not forget that it is a fun outdoor activity that gives them great joy and they enjoy it with their friends.

What should you pay attention to before choosing!

1. Type

There are 2 types of kids' scooters:

• With 2 wheels: two-wheeled scooters are recommended for older children who have developed basic balance skills. They offer smoother and faster movement and can definitely support greater weight.

• With 3 wheels: three-wheeled scooters are more stable, safer, and easier to use and are mainly recommended for younger ages. They reduce the risk of falls and adapt to the child's development.

2. Age

Age plays a very important role in choosing the right scooter, as it generally determines the type you will choose:

• For ages from 2 to 4 years: Three-wheeled scooter
• For ages from 5 to 6 years: Two-wheeled or three-wheeled scooter, depending on the child's skills
• For ages from 7 to 8 years: Two-wheeled scooter
• For ages 9+ years: Freestyle scooter for tricks

The younger the age, the more stable and safe the scooter should be. As they grow older, they will transition to scooters that require greater balance.

3. Maximum rider weight

Before deciding on the purchase of a kids' scooter, it would be a good idea to also take a look at the maximum rider weight, to make sure the child is within the limits. You will find this information in the main features of each product.

Extra Features

• Freestyle: These are suitable for tricks and jumps in skate parks or on the street. They have a durable frame and a stable support base for better control. Usually, they feature smaller and harder wheels for speed.
• Foldable: They fold for easy storage and transport.
• with LED Lighting: Their wheels light up, making the ride even more fun. Most scooters with LED lighting are three-wheeled, as they are mainly aimed at younger ages.
• with Seat: They are ideal for very young ages. They feature a removable or foldable seat, so that when the child grows up, it can be used standing as well.
• Multifunctional: They combine many features, such as a seat, foldable handlebar, LED lighting. An ideal choice if you don't want to change scooters every year, since children grow very quickly
• ABEC Scale: This refers to a rating scale for the quality of bearings, including children's scooters. Higher numbers indicate smoother and faster movement.

And now that you’ve learned all the basic features of kids’ scooters, it’s time to choose the right one for your child!

• Still deciding? See here the best kids’ scooters on Skroutz!