Scooters for children from 2 years: varieties and rules of use

The first children's transport must certainly be convenient to drive and absolutely safe for the baby. The ideal choice for a two-year-old is a scooter. The child will enjoy his striking appearance and the opportunity to experience new sensations while riding, and his parents - at an affordable price and compactness.

Kids at this age need movement. They are very restless and want to have fun. Therefore, if parents buy them 2- or 3-wheeled scooters, they have the opportunity to use almost all muscle groups during the game. And also the child gradually develops coordination of movements, because on the scooter he needs to keep his balance.

The risk of getting injured while riding the baby is very low. During the ride, he always touches the ground with one foot. Stopping a children's scooter is also very easy.

However, this type of transport also has its disadvantages. If you do not control how the child rides and how much time he spends with a scooter, you may encounter certain problems.

1. Asymmetric development of the muscles of the spine and legs. This happens if the child is constantly rolling, pushing off the ground with only one foot. The second half of the body remains passive. For a two-year-old baby, this is not the most suitable layout. It is necessary to control that the child changes his leg from time to time.
2. Curvature of the line of the shoulder girdle. This problem can be encountered by all children who ride without interruption for more than an hour a day. Advice for parents of young outdoor enthusiasts is very simple: you need to limit your child’s riding time to 40 minutes.

When buying a scooter for children from 2 years old, you need to be prepared to pay attention to your child. You need to regularly do gymnastics with him to strengthen the children's body. A simple morning exercise will make the baby's body more resilient and prepared for daytime activity.

It is also important to choose a scooter for the child by age. For 2-year-olds, there are several different types of such vehicles.

In fact, they can be bought by the baby after he is one year old. They are very stable, made, as a rule, of light plastic. The wheels of such a scooter are four, and they are all quite large.

Children's 3-wheel scooter is also very stable. On it, the child will be able to ride up to 5 years. The only negative of this transport is that it is not very maneuverable. Therefore, over time, a clumsy scooter can bother a growing child.

Such a scooter can have wheels in two ways. In the first case, one of them will be in front, and the other two will be in the back. Such a model is already considered a classic. It is impossible to accelerate on it.

If two wheels are located in front and the third behind, the scooter is more maneuverable. But at the same time, managing it is a little more difficult. In order to stop the movement, you usually need to use the foot brake on the springs.

Each scooter can have additional "chips". For example, those who live in a small apartment will like a folding scooter. It is as comfortable as usual, but can be folded and placed in the corner of the balcony or on a shelf.

Children themselves like all sorts of visual additions. Especially popular now models with luminous wheels. And if the child does not ride very well or is very tired, he can be bought model with seat. The choice of goods on the market, fortunately, is now very large.

To be sure of the quality of the purchased product, you must first pay attention to the best brands that are already in the world top of the most popular children's scooters.

We present a list of scooters for the smallest, which you can buy to your baby without any doubt.

• Pilsan 07-811. You should start the review of the best products with a 4-wheel scooter. It is very simple, but at the same time safe, made of quality materials. His frame is plastic, but durable. The material used to create the wheels is polyurethane. Such a simple scooter can withstand weight up to 20-25 kilograms. But he also has a drawback. The fact that the baby is having a good time and riding for pleasure will be known not only by his parents, but also by everyone around him, because the scooter makes a lot of noise when riding on a hard surface.

• Trolo Mini Up - Another light and easy to drive vehicle. The scooter is also able to withstand not very large loads - a child heavier than 20 kg is better not to ride on it. He himself weighs only one and a half kilograms. The steering wheel is adjustable, which means that when the child grows up, it will still be convenient for him to ride, because the steering wheel can be adjusted for him. Another bonus is the backlit wheels.

• Scoot & Ride Highway Kick. This scooter can last a child for several years. It can withstand weight up to 50 kilograms. If necessary, you can install a seat on it. And in front, the vehicle complements the foot brake. Therefore, the child will definitely be safe riding such a scooter.

In order to choose the right one from the huge number of scooters that you can now buy, you need to know what to look for.

Its optimum height is from 50 to 75 centimeters. Best buy model with adjustable steering rack. In this case, it will be possible to "fit" under the child. This means that the first scooter will last longer, and you won’t have to buy a new model simply because the old one does not correspond to growth.

First of all, the buyer should look at what material this part is made of. Usually when creating scooters, steel or aluminum is used. Children's scooters make it easier. Therefore, the scooter deck for babies is usually made of plastic or aluminum. Professionals do not recommend buying plastic products if they are planned to be used frequently or within a few years. After all, such a deck will not last long.

Next, you should consider parameters such as the width of the deck and its cover. As for the first moment, everything is very simple - the children's leg is small, therefore buying a scooter with a wide deck makes no sense. Regarding coverage, The main requirement for it is that it should not be slippery. It is nevertheless worth choosing some rough material, or at least the deck should be supplemented with rubberized inserts.

The type of wheels and their size also affect the choice of scooter. For a 2-year-old child, scooters with inflatable wheels are often made. But this is far from the best option. After all, it is quite obvious that such a product will not last long. At the first puncture or damage, the vehicle will become unusable.

It is best to look at products with silicone, rubber or rubber wheels. The maneuverability and speed of the scooter depends on the size of the wheels. The smaller they are, the faster and more maneuverable the scooter will be. But for kids who are just learning to ride, this is useless.

Additionally, the product may have a foot or hand brake. But its availability is optional. In addition, scooters differ in their design. There are models that are created for the girl, and there are more strict ones that are traditionally presented to the boy.

Since the kids themselves still can not alone master the vehicle, parents should help them in this. First, the child needs to help learn how to ride a scooter. To avoid injuries and an unpleasant first impression of this sport in general, it’s better to try out your new home purchase for the first time, rather than outside. If the child does not understand at all what the charm of his new scooter is, you can try just to ride it, putting two legs on the deck. And when the baby understands that it is really exciting, you can begin to teach him to ride on his own.

First of all, you need to explain to the child how to drive. And only when he has learned how to direct the scooter in one direction or another, can you already teach him to push off and gain speed. Further, too, one must go from simple to complex. First, the child is taught to ride in a straight line. Then they show how to ride in a circle. And only when he already feels confident on the scooter, you can begin to explain how to turn and brake.

However, no matter how clear parents explain everything, and no matter how talented the child himself, he still cannot do without falls. Therefore, we must teach him how to fall correctly. I.e group when falling so as not to get injured.

Once you figured out all this, you can test the scooter already on the street. First, the baby will need a protective equipment - elbow pieces, knee pads and helmet. In this case, the parents will definitely be sure that nothing will happen to their child.

And finally, I need to say a few words about how to properly store the scooter, and where it is best to do it. Since it does not take up much space, it can be stored in the garage, on the balcony, and right in the corridor. The main thing is that this room should not be too hot. The temperature should be room temperature and humidity should not be too high. In this case, even after years, the scooter will ride just as well.

See how to choose a scooter for children from 2 years old in the next video.