In preschool and early school children, scooters are popular for many years, so it's not surprising that the industry is trying to keep up with the growing demand and introducing new models to the market. Approximately from 2-3 years old the child can already buy a scooter , and if earlier the classic version was two-wheeled, now three-wheeled scooters are very popular.
A distinctive feature of three-wheeled scooters are one central wheel in front and two side wheels at the rear instead of the rear center or vice versa. They are easier to balance, they are bright design and are more suitable for an early age, and after the child learns how to ride a three-wheeled scooter, he can switch to two-wheeled.
How to choose a children's three-wheeled scooter?
In addition to selecting a scooter according to the color corresponding to the child's gender, there are a number of features that should be taken into consideration when selecting a scooter. There are different types of scooters, and they are made from different materials - one plastic or in combination with metal, and it's hard to say which is better.
If the plastic children's three-wheeled scooter is brighter, equipped with colored decor elements, signals, bulbs, then plastic-metal scooters are more suitable for children who are less attracted to quiet driving on a flat surface. Scooter made of metal is perfect for children who like fast driving, jumping and racing on scooters. It is important to check the material from which the child's foot is made: the surface should not be sliding, otherwise the child may fall off the scooter and injure himself.
It is better to pick up those scooters that have one steering wheel - they are easier to maneuver, even if the two front wheels make the model more stable. On expensive models there is a shock absorber of the front wheel, which helps the child not to feel the unevenness of the road. The steering wheel should be well adjusted in height, according to the growth of the child. It is better to choose a folding children's three-wheeled scooter, since it will take up little space and it is easy to transport or store.
For very young children from one to five years old, you can pick up a child's three-wheeled scooter with a seat that can be positioned at the correct height, and it is controlled by tilting the steering wheel. When the child grows up, the seat is removed, turning the model into a regular scooter.
At preschool children special love is enjoyed by a children's three-wheel scooter scooter, which is well suited for extreme skating.
But in recent years, combined models - kickboarding have become popular. Kickboard - a combination of scooter and skate in one model, it has two wheels in front and a steering wheel that resembles a joystick. Kickboard can be controlled like a skate with the legs and the platform, as well as with the help of a helm. Dual control allows you to get great speed and maneuverability.
Sliding children's three-wheeled scooters
For older children, these models will be interesting in that they combine the qualities of roller skates and scooter. Platforms with two rear wheels can move and move apart, which allows you to move and get acceleration. Legs, unlike the rollers, are not attached to the scooter, and the steering wheel helps to get an additional point of support.
Braking of the rear wheels can be carried out with the help of brakes at the helm, and the need to move the legs while riding helps to strengthen the muscles and makes the scooter an excellent simulator.