Scooters for children are in great demand, because this type of transport is light, convenient and less traumatic than a bicycle. Plus, your little one will quickly learn to maneuver and balance. To choose the safest model that will serve you for more than one season, you need to carefully look at the entire assortment.
Instructions
Step 1
For kids 3-4 years old, manufacturers produce light three-wheeled scooters. Choose a stable option with a metal frame and wide rubberized wheels. Scooters for this age group are very bright, shiny, with drawings from cartoons and all kinds of additional devices such as a trunk, a mirror, music buttons, so you can choose the option that will definitely arouse your child's interest. However, many three-wheeled models do not fold, which creates certain difficulties when transporting them.
Step 2
A high-quality two-wheeled scooter should be metal, but at the same time light and maneuverable, because the child will need to be able to pick it up from the ground. It is much safer if the braking mechanism is located above the rear wheel, since if you stop abruptly with the front brake, the scooter can turn over with the child. In a good product, the handles are made of rubber and have a ribbed surface. It is convenient if the model offered to you has the ability to adjust the height of the steering wheel as the baby grows. Check that it is securely fastened after lifting, while still in the store.
Step 3
Pay special attention to the wheels. If they are made of plastic, then while riding such a scooter, your child will feel all the pebbles, pits and protrusions on the road. The ride on polyurethane wheels will be much softer. In this case, the greater their width, the higher the speed will become. The stiffness indicator is also important. If it is small, then the wheels will quickly wear out, and if it is too large, then the bumps in the road will be well felt by the child. The optimal stiffness will be 76-80A, where the letter denotes the stiffness index. Scooters with inflatable tires are not afraid of any irregularities in the road, they will pass equally well both on sand and through puddles, developing a decent speed. However, it is necessary to buy it for a child who already has the skills to ride this type of transport, and the one-piece design will not allow it to be folded.
Step 4
For schoolchildren, you can purchase a universal scooter. As a rule, it can withstand a weight of up to 90 kg, which means that you can ride it yourself.
