On the off chance that there's one method of transport children appear to love, it's hurrying. Whether it's a three wheeler or bike, and whether it's a recreational bike, stunt bike or collapsing bike, the truth of the matter is you'll be hard pushed to discover an offspring of all ages who loathes some sort. Best scooter for kids
No big surprise there's such a major market for bikes out there. So we've made a guide that will help you locate the sturdiest, most secure and most fun bike for your tyke's needs, whether it's getting the chance to class or hanging out at the nearby skate stop. We have all ages secured, from the Vtech 3 in 1 Zebra Scooter for small tots straight up to the District Colourline V4 Series Custom Scooter, First, weight and height capacity are important, as many little scooters have rather low weight limits and handlebars that you will find a 4-5 year old growing out of quite quickly. Make sure you purchase a unit with a weight capacity at least 20 pounds heavier than your child, and height-adjustable handlebars. Second, wheel size (diameter) is important. The larger the wheels, especially the front wheels, the more versatile the scooter is across varied terrains (even little pebbles and cracks on the road). If you purchase one of the less expensive scooters with tiny diameter wheels, there will be situations when your child will bump up against a pebble or crack in the sidewalk and the scooter will suddenly stop (possibly sending your child flying forward). Third, stability is impacted by several factors, but we've found that the width between the two front wheels (on 3-wheel versions) is important, as is the standing platform width. In general the wider the gap between the two front wheels, and the wider the standing platform, the better the stability.
Fourth, a braking system is great to have and most are quite easy to use. Though most scooters are equipped with the push-down rear wheel fender brake, some do not include a brake at all. We recommend having a brake, especially for those downhill rides when you simply need to slow down a bit while cruising. In our tests, we've found that the wider and sturdier the rear step-brake, the better it works. The thin aluminum ones don't work very well especially when the wheel gets a bit wet and reduces friction.
These are the best 3-wheeled scooters to get your child, and they make an awesome first scooter. maxi micro scooter2We really loved everything about them. The Maxi Micro is marketed for kids aged 5-12 with a weight limit of about 110 pounds. They are available in multiple fun colors, the boys who tested it liked the sleek silver Maxi version, and the girls tended to gravitate toward the purple Maxi. This is a safe, reliable, lightweight (about 5 pounds) scooter that is easy to learn, easy to maneuver, and tons of fun to ride! You might notice that there is a Mini and a Maxi version (the Mini is below at #2). The Mini is a bit more basic than the Maxi. The Maxi adds an adjustable handlebar height, dual rear wheels, and higher weight capacity (112 pounds). It is recommended for kids 5-12 years old, though our 4 year old started with the Maxi last year and it wasn't anywhere near too big. The front wheels are over 4.5" in diameter, with smaller rear wheels that are doubled up side-to-side for better braking, stability, and less chassis flexing around corners. The steering is easy to learn and control; to steer, kids lean right or left rather than turning the handlebars (like you would with a 2-wheeled scooter). The wheels are low resistance, bearings are smooth and quiet, the handles are soft and grippy, and the brake works well unless the rear wheels are wet (for that reason, we don't suggest riding in wet conditions with any scooter). This Maxi Micro runs about $130 online. You can detach the handlebars for travel or storage but for more convenience there's a more expensive foldable version (but usually out of stock/hard to find). For something a bit less expensive but also less versatile,
