Much has been said about the benefits of fresh air for children, with the onset of spring, the duration and quality of the children's walks vary considerably. Children's playgrounds, swings, sandboxes, cycling, roller skates and scooters - this is an incomplete list of the fun of our kids in the warm season. As the child grows up, his vehicles also evolve: from a stroller to a three-wheeled bicycle, from rollers to a sport bike, which is quite logical and predictable. And even if your apartment already looks like a garage: a bicycle, rollers, an electric car - the baby sooner or later will express a desire to have a scooter.
What kind of scooters are there?
Despite the fact that this means of transportation is quite simple, there are several types of scooters, differing in the number and diameter of the wheels, the presence of a folding mechanism or its absence, additional devices, as well as the frame material. For example, children's scooters with large wheels are designed for driving on an uneven surface: ground, sand, and with small ones - only on smooth asphalt. The presence of 3 or even 4 wheels in this transport allows you to better balance, these scooters are designed for kids and often have a bright color and a low steering wheel.
Distinguish scooters and the material from which the components are made, with rubber wheels, transport is more reliable than with plastic, as the latter often break and rattling while driving. Scooters with a plastic frame are lighter than with a metal frame, but they are less durable.
It is very convenient to take a walk and store scooter houses at home, however, transport with large wheels is not equipped with such a function. But the advantage of vehicles with inflatable and wide wheels is high speed and stability. Of the additional options, we can note the presence of a flashlight, luminous wheels, a basket for toys, a bell, a music panel for scooters, but note immediately that this has a significant impact not only on the price of children's transport, but also on quality.
Precautionary measures
Choosing a scooter is a matter of responsibility, but it is equally important to teach your child and safety measures when riding it. In addition to the basic rules of driving, pay attention and the technique of falling - at first it is, unfortunately, almost inevitable process for beginning "extremals". Do not forget to buy a kit of protective equipment: armlets, knee pads and a helmet - this will protect you from broken into the blood knees, elbows and help to maintain the health of the child. At the initial stage, be sure to control the process of riding, are next to the baby, parents' vigilance is the main measure
Age restrictions
Many parents have a question: "How many years can I start riding a scooter?". The presence in the stores of four-wheeled "friends" of this kind allows already a two-year-old to be attached to skating. In addition, the favorite cartoon characters depicted on the scooter, a basket for toys, various light and music signals will make the process even more fun for the kids.
What kind of children's transport to buy, you can decide only themselves, determined on its purpose and analyzing the advantages of each. Whether it's a scooter for a baby, where two wheels are in front, or a folding three-wheel for older children, keep in mind that riding it develops the coordination of the baby's movements and helps to get a good physical shape. Give your child the opportunity to get unique sensations and emotions, as well as join the sport.