The scooter is a universal vehicle and toy for children of all age categories. On such a vehicle, not only kids, but also teenagers will be happy to ride. A two-wheeled scooter with luminous wheels is ideal for children over 5 years old. Also, sporting goods manufacturers offer three- and four-wheelers for small riders.
Why does a child need a scooter?
Sooner or later, any child will need a simple vehicle. And if some parents still doubt the need to purchase it, it is worth bringing some positive arguments. First of all, it concerns safety. It may seem that the scooter is a rather traumatic mode of transport. Experts, however, argue that the probability of falling from it is much lower than when rollerblading or cycling.
A two-wheeled scooter with luminous wheels is not only an excellent toy, but also a simulator that will help the baby learn to keep balance and will contribute to the development of the musculoskeletal system. When riding a scooter, a child develops spatial thinking and coordination of movements. Having been able to move on such a transport, it will be much easier for a child to learn to ride a two-wheeled bicycle.
Parents should be prepared for the fact that at first there may be falls and bruises. If you choose a scooter for a baby, taking into account age-related needs, negative consequences can be completely avoided. You can store the vehicle at home. When folded, it does not take up much space. Thanks to the folding mechanism, the scooter is easy to transport.
How to choose a two-wheeled scooter?
With luminous wheels, absolutely all kids like this kind of transport. A two-wheeled scooter is less stable than a three-wheeled one, but it will be more maneuverable. It is easy to operate and is suitable for children over 5 years old. However, it should be borne in mind that some three-year-olds can easily cope with this type of transport. When choosing an “iron horse” for a child, parents should pay attention to the following parameters:
- type of scooter;
- weight and size;
- frame and platform material (deck);
- wheels (material of manufacture, diameter);
- brake system.
One of the most popular in this category are scooters Scooter (Scooter). The company attracts buyers not only with a low cost of production, but also with fairly good quality. Scooters under this brand are made of reliable materials and meet the requirements and generally accepted standards.
How to choose the right scooter size?
It is quite difficult to choose the first scooter (folding) two-wheeled for a child in absentia. Specialists recommend paying attention, first of all, to the size of the vehicle. The handle of the scooter should reach the chest of the baby standing on the platform. In this case, the steering wheel height must be adjusted in the selected model. The optimal width of the platform is 10-12 cm.
The weight of the scooter depends entirely on the material of manufacture. The frame is usually made of aluminum or its alloy. A two-wheeled scooter made of metal with luminous wheels of medium diameter can well withstand not only a child, but also an adult weighing up to 70 kg. The platform in three-wheeled scooters is usually made of durable plastic that can withstand loads of up to 30-40 kg. Such a scooter weighs approximately 1.5-2 kg.
What should be the wheels?
The first thing parents should pay attention to when buying a scooter is the wheels, or rather, the material from which they are made. Wear-resistant and high-quality material is considered to be polyurethane (PU). A scooter with such wheels will last several years. Attention should also be paid to rigidity (marking from 72A to 93A). Scooter will have a soft ride with wheel stiffness within 75-78A.
Scooters can develop different speeds, the performance of which is completely dependent on the diameter of the wheels. Large wheels will help to overcome any bumps in the road and contribute to the development of high speed. However, such a scooter will be heavier. Children scooters with luminous wheels, the diameter of which does not exceed 12 cm, children can wear themselves. Their weight usually does not exceed 2 kg.
Scooter Maxi scooters
Specialists and developers of the company took care of the interests of the smallest riders. A reliable option for riding children 2-4 years old is a three-wheeled scooter. Such vehicles are recommended to be acquired for the development of the first riding skills. Please note that this model has a unique rotary system. To turn in the right direction, the child just needs to tilt the scooter. This model is considered a cheaper analogue of the expensive scooters Micro Maxi (Switzerland).
The Maxi scooter (with luminous wheels) is practically no different from the model under the Scooter brand. The frame is made of aluminum, the footboard is made of thick plastic. The height of the handle can be adjusted, which allows you to adjust it according to the height of the child. The diameter of the front wheels in this model is 12 cm, the rear double wheels are 8 cm. A brake is placed above the rear wheels. The manufacturer recommends purchasing a Scooter Maxi scooter for children over two years old.
The brake system is located above the rear wheels and has the appearance of a wing. To stop the scooter, it is enough for the child to step on the wing with the foot with which he repels.
We teach a child to ride a scooter
Having chosen the “iron horse” for the child, one should start learning how to ride it. At first glance, it may seem to parents that there is nothing special to learn, but in reality this is not so. For the first time standing on the deck, the child may simply not have the courage to make the first push.
The first lessons can take place in the apartment. The child must learn to stand on the platform and push off with his second foot. For a right-handed person this action is more convenient to carry out with his right foot, left-handed person, respectively, left-handed person. Periodically, the pushing leg needs to be changed. The leg, located on the platform, must be slightly bent during the push.
Children's scooters with luminous wheels are suitable for obtaining skills of riding in a circle and avoiding obstacles. In the future, the child will be able to master the tracks with an uneven surface. Teenagers may like to ride on specially equipped skate platforms.