Good children's scooters are something that all children and their parents dream of. Children are happy to ride on them, barely learning how to minimize balance. Nevertheless, it is still a vehicle that carries a potential danger. Dads and moms, having bought it, should explain to the child how to ride properly, and where it should be done.
You can not ride where there is a likelihood of the appearance of a car, as well as on damaged sidewalks, since this vehicle is extremely unstable, especially for beginners.
A children's scooter is useful for training the cardiovascular system, all muscle groups of a boy or girl. Nevertheless, it is usually considered exclusively as a means for entertainment, diversification in leisure.
How to choose a scooter for children?
When choosing such a toy, it is important to pay attention to the quality of fasteners, the width of the wheels and their type. Well, if the wheels are rubberized, and their width will be sufficient to ensure maximum stability.
The steering wheel should be adjustable for the growth of the baby. The handles should not be slippery. It is preferable to choose a steel or aluminum housing, which will be both strong and light. Plastic housing can have a device designed for the smallest, riding with the help of parents.
Types of scooters for children
Mainly, there are two-, three-wheeled children's scooters and four-wheeled devices. The more wheels, the greater the stability can be ensured. Currently, manufacturers offer us a huge variety of types of this vehicle:
- Children's scooter with a seat: this device is suitable for the smallest; The seat in it is removable and adjustable. As a rule, such models have a double front wheel and a single or double rear wheel. The wheels are thickened, the handle is adjustable, the foot platform is wide. In time, the seat can be removed. Turns on such a device can be carried out due to the slopes of the body in the desired direction.
- Children's scooter with large wheels : this model is suitable for boys and older girls. The radius of the wheels can be from 140 mm. Wheels are usually rubber or polyurethane.
- Children's electric scooter is one of the most advanced devices for skating. They are simple and convenient to operate, they can be moved for short distances by equipping an electric motor. The motor runs almost noiselessly. Such a vehicle for children can reach speeds of up to 15 km / h. He has solid wheels, there is a charger and a rear brake.
- A folding children's scooter is the best view of this device, as it is convenient to carry, store. We all know that the guys quickly switch from one game to another, so if you're bored with your child, you can just fold up his vehicle and carry it in your hands.
Age and Skating
Children's scooter from 1 year, as already mentioned, can be plastic. It is better to choose four-wheeled models that are stable and not capable of developing high speed.
Scooters from 3 years must be stable, but more mobile. It is best to choose three-wheel variants. The three-year-old can already fully and safely ride, keeping his balance.
Scooters from 5 years can already be two-wheeled. If your son or daughter is older than 10 years, you should choose for them special extremely stable models equipped with a brake device, since they certainly like to develop a high speed. For this reason, you can not do without a brake, but you must first train your child to use it.