How to choose a scooter for a child of 4 years?

If before the population preference was mainly given to bicycles, nowadays scooters are beginning to take a leading position both from adults and from children. Perhaps this is due to the compactness of the device during storage and transportation, with the simplicity of operation in densely populated areas. This article will discuss which scooter is suitable for a 4-year-old child and how to choose it correctly.

In children's scooters, the first thing that catches your eye is the number of wheels: There are 2-wheeled and 3-wheeled models (4-wheeled models have recently appeared).

Usually, children under 4 years old get devices with 3 wheels, which ensures stability and prevents falling when driving.

But based on the abilities of the child, you can think about purchasing a 2-wheeled scooter. It is at the age of four that children begin to develop coordination of movements, dexterity, the children learn to keep their balance, and the scooter will only contribute to the improvement of the noted qualities.

The first thing the average buyer pays attention to is the wheels. It is not only about the quantity, but also about the material of their manufacture, which may be different:

• molded plastic, which are coated on top with rubber;
• polyurethane;
• inflatable rubber.

If we talk about the price, then scooters with small plastic wheels will be several times cheaper than those in which they are larger and have an inflatable tire or are made of polyurethane. Experts say that ride quality depends on the material of the wheels.The fact is that rubber and made of polyurethane have good cushioning, which prevents shaking during operation. In addition, rubber has a soundproofing effect, which can not be said about the plastic, which when issued makes a specific crackle. In addition, the life of plastic options will be significantly lower than other models (terms directly depend on the quality of the road).

At the end of the conversation about wheels, I want to remind you that their size directly affects the speed of movement (the larger they are, the faster the device will move).

In addition to the wheels, you should pay attention to the scooter body, which can be both aluminum and plastic. Plastic is significantly inferior in quality to aluminum; its advantage is light weight, which is important for young users. But, starting from the age of 4, it is preferable to choose aluminum models.

Since at 4 years old a child can already completely independently control the device, then to improve the noted skill it is better to buy scooters with a movable wheel (without welding). In addition, such models develop coordination of movements of children.

As for the brake system, then in some models the brake is located on the steering wheel, while in others - on the rear wheel.

There are cases when, in addition to component scooters, the question arises of how to store them (for example, in small apartments). It should be noted that for such cases today there are a lot of folding samples on store shelves, which saves space during maintenance and transportation. The model in assembled condition with ease, for example, will be placed on the shelf of the cabinet or in the far corner.

Having become acquainted with the varieties of devices and determined with your needs, it is recommended to pay attention to the manufacturer, since the price category is often determined by a "big name", although there are less well-known companies whose scooters will not be inferior to advertised ones.

The market for scooters for children is represented mainly by models from China, although in specialized stores you can find options from the USA, Czech Republic, France, etc. The domestic manufacturer is based mainly on motorbikes and bicycles for teenagers. In addition, as a rule, one or another company specializes in making scooter models for a certain age (for example, from 5 to 7 or from 1 to 4, from 5 to 14).

• Scooters of the company are in special demand among buyers. Explore (China), due to an acceptable cost, which varies from 1700 to 9000 rubles. According to customer reviews, this is exactly the case when the price matches the quality. The manufacturer’s product line is represented by both simplified children's models (from 4 to 7 years old) and sports tricks for older children.

• If reliable, especially durable models are required, then it is worth paying attention to the company's products Razor (USA). For the manufacture of the case, the manufacturer uses only high-quality material (aluminum). The product line is represented by various advanced products designed primarily for professionals, but models for children are also found.

• The company also works for a small consumer (from 1 to 4 years) Mini Micro (Switzerland), whose models are presented as 3 in 1. The essence of the transformation is that the device’s seat can be converted into a Maxi Micro walker. The peculiarity of the company is that all products are represented by a line of models for children from 1 to 14 years old. According to users, these are good examples for a quiet amateur ride.

• For young users who are only familiar with riding a scooter, folding models are suitable Scooter (China). This is a three-, two-wheeled product, where you can not adjust the height of the steering wheel. Having studied the varieties, it remains to make the right choice.

Often parents wonder how scooters for girls differ from scooters for boys. In fact, according to experts, there is practically no difference, except that the difference in color.

But in order to choose the right scooter for a child of 4 years old, it is necessary to proceed not from the floor, but from the abilities and needs of the child, from the quality of the road where it is planned to ride.

For less agile children who purchase a scooter for the first time, it is recommended to buy low-cost models (as a perspective, you should look at devices with an adjustable steering wheel height).

To make the child comfortable, it is recommended to adhere to several simple rules:

• the scooter should correspond to the growth of the child (the correspondence is marked, as a rule, in the instructions), the steering wheel must be slightly above the level of the hands;
• The brake plays an important role - for beginners it is better to buy models with a brake on the steering wheel;
• larger diameter wheels will contribute to faster driving than small wheels.

See how to choose a scooter for a 4 year old child in the next video.