The choice of kick scooter should be made based on the child's circumstances
Once you have decided to buy a kick scooter for your child, you need to answer the following questions:
- Which kick scooter is right for my kid?
- At what age can a child start riding a kick scooter?
- Which kick scooters are best suited for children of different ages?
- Should I look at kick scooters with two or three wheels?
Whether you should buy a three-wheel scooter for the child depends primarily on your child's age. Three-wheeled kick scooters are perfect for younger children who need to train their coordination and balance. These are a kind of entry-level model which can be seen as a springboard for two-wheeled kick scooters. If your kid is between two and five years old, a three-wheeled kick scooter can be a good choice.
When the child is around five years or older, it may be time to switch to a two-wheeled kick scooter. A kick scooter with two wheels requires a little more balance on the part of the child. Like bicycles, these kick scooters also require the child to get up to a certain speed so as not to tip over.
How to know if you should buy a scooter with three or two wheels
It may be easier for your child to start with a three-wheeled kick scooter if he/she:
- is not very physically active
- is between two and five years old
- has never ridden a kick scooter before
- has not yet learned to ride a bike.
Your child should be able to ride a two-wheeled kick scooter if he/she:
- is physically active
- can ride a two-wheeled bicycle
- can already ride a three-wheeled kick scooter.
In the end, however, it is your child's unique needs and circumstances that should guide the choice of kick scooter.
Frequently asked questions about kick scooters
