There comes a moment in the life of every parent when the time comes to buy the child his first independent transport. What could it be? At the sight of modern means of transportation for children, their eyes are simply dizzy.
The design of the scooter is a platform to which wheels are attached from below (usually two, but for smaller users there are three), and a handle is attached to this platform from above. The handle can be of constant height or variable. More often, the non-adjustable handle is found on three-wheeled scooters, which are aimed at the smallest consumers.
What is the secret of the popularity of scooters on the market? At first glance, a scooter seems to be the easiest and most convenient thing to learn. So it is, almost any child who can walk confidently is able to master the scooter. Pushing one foot off the ground, the child sets the scooter in motion, just as easily, if necessary, the child also brakes it to stop. Next comes the price, in comparison, for example, with a bicycle, a scooter looks like a much more acceptable purchase. It is also worth mentioning the convenience and ease of construction. The child did not want to ride - the scooter can be easily folded and carried with one hand, or even put in a backpack and hung behind his back, thereby freeing both hands.
So what's the catch? The child stands with one foot on the platform, holds on to the handle with his hands, pushes with the other leg and rides. It is in the very method of movement that harm to a fragile body lurks. The legs are at different levels, the load falls on the spine and hip joints unevenly. While one leg is jogging and takes on all the load, the other does not participate in the process or develop in any way. As a result, there is an uneven development of children's legs. In order to minimize harm, ideally, it is necessary to maintain a balance of pushing with both legs, but the child, of course, will not do this, and it is simply unrealistic for an adult to count how many times the child pushed with one leg, how many times with the other. Therefore, this type of transport should not be used by children as a permanent one.
