How to choose a scooter according to the height of the child?

Children spend most of their time in motion, which is the norm for them and makes it possible to develop correctly and harmoniously. To help your child direct energy to an interesting and useful activity, you should buy a scooter for him. Fun and exciting skating will provide an opportunity to spend energy for active children, and inactive kids to become more mobile, as well as make new friends.

Parents from the moment a small miracle appears in their lives do everything in their power to provide everything necessary for the child. Care, care, upbringing - these are fundamental moments, but with growing up, more and more new aspects need to be added. The most important thing for any parent is the health of their child, therefore it is worth paying sufficient attention to this issue. The physical activity of the kids increases every year, therefore it is necessary to be able to properly organize the day of the child and load it with appropriate activities.

Not all parents can spend the day with the baby, so you need to have things with you that will entice your child and give parents time for some other things. Since children are advised to daily be outdoors, as well as physically develop, it is possible to combine both of these tasks by purchasing one equipment - a scooter. The modern variety of these vehicles is amazing because parents should carefully consider the purchase and choose a scooter, taking into account the age and physiological characteristics of the child.

If there is any doubt about whether such a transport is necessary for the baby, then it is worth noting its obvious advantages:

• it allows you to strengthen all major muscle groups, using your arms and legs, as well as the body while riding;
• allows you to strengthen the cardiovascular system;
• affects the improvement of blood circulation, including in the brain;
• makes it possible to fully supply tissue with oxygen;
• It takes the child for a certain time, gives him positive emotions.

Despite all the advantages, there are some disadvantages in the case of children using scooters.

• Risk of injury and bruising from falling off the scooter. Before starting skiing, it is worthwhile to conduct a briefing, as well as remind you of the rules of conduct on the road before each walk, in order to minimize possible damage.
• The inability to actively use the scooter for children with vascular problems. When buying options on four wheels or a parent handle, you can avoid this limitation.
• Risk of getting hit by a car when driving on a roadway. To minimize this possibility, you must carefully monitor the child and remind him of the rules for crossing the road.
• Incorrectly selected scooter can harm your baby.

A scooter must be purchased for a particular child so that the color, weight and appearance meet the requirements. The selection of a specific model will not be as important as the search for vehicles of the correct design that meets age-specific features. The size of the scooter should be such that the child can easily manipulate, carry and conveniently use it, so you should not buy such a thing for the future, choosing a product for 5-8 years, when the child is only 3 years old.

An important feature in the choice of transport for a small child is its weight. The heavier the product, the worse the baby will cope with it, and with such difficulties, it is likely to lose interest in skating very quickly, and money on a scooter will be wasted.

The second important feature is the design, as manufacturers produce two-wheeled, three- and four-wheeled options that are suitable for different age categories. Three- and four-wheeled products are designed for the smallest, they are stable and do not require a special need from the child to maintain balance, and a two-wheeled variety is usually used after 5 years.

To ensure safety, you need to think about the brake system. Children's scooters can have 2 brake options: foot, located above the rear wheel, and manual, on one of the handles. For kids, it is better to choose the first option, as it allows you to brake more smoothly, which is safer, and older children will prefer the manual option of stopping the scooter. If transport is purchased for several years, it is worth considering the need to configure the product for the specific parameters of the child, which will change every year.

All children have their own characteristics, one of which is growth. Children of the same age can radically differ in height, especially for boys and girls. In this regard, parents should choose a scooter precisely according to the height of the child, and not by any other criteria that will be secondary and auxiliary. To determine the acceptable version of the vehicle and configure it correctly, you need to:

• measure the growth of the child;
• measure the distance from the floor to the elbow of the bent arm, as when holding the handlebar of the scooter;
• determine the weight of the child.

The height of the handle should be such that the child, standing on the scooter, freely bends his hand at an angle of 90 degrees and controls the scooter. If the height of the steering wheel is too high or low, this will adversely affect the quality of transport control, and the child may fall. If the correct height is chosen, the baby will stand on a scooter evenly and do not lean forward or backward when pushing off the ground, which will allow you to ride comfortably, not harm your health and minimize injuries.

For parents who cannot buy new vehicles every year or two for children, it is better to purchase products that can be adjusted depending on the required parameters. The larger the child, the stronger the frame should be and the steering wheel should extend higher, the smaller the crumb, the easier the scooter should be. For the smallest, it is not recommended to use any add-ons, light or sound, as they will distract the baby, and the baby may not be able to cope with the management. For older children, the scooter may have modern gadgets that allow you to more fully enjoy the ride.

For those parents who are as attentive as possible to the goods purchased for the child, there is a special size table that determines the height of the steering rack with respect to the height and age of the baby. Based on it, the following parameters can be derived.

• For children aged 1 to 3 years with growth from 70 to 95 cm, it is advised to purchase a three- or four-wheeled scooter, in which the handle has a round shape, and the transport itself is equipped with a seat.
• For babies from 2 to 4 years old and height from 87 to 102 cm, it is recommended to choose a three-wheeled transport, in which there is a rear type of foot braking. Indicators of the total length should be within 56 cm, the value of the height of the steering wheel is 45-59 cm, the deck length is 30 cm.
• For children from 5 to 6 years and growth of 102-116 cm, it is better to buy vehicles with two or three wheels and any type of braking. The total length should be 61 cm, rudder height indicators - 60-74 cm, deck length - 30 cm.
• For children from 7 to 8 years old and with a height of 116-138cm you need to buy a scooter with two wheels and any type of braking. The length of the transport must be at least 71 cm, the value of the height of the steering wheel is 70-90 cm, the deck length is 34 cm.
• Children over 10 years old and with a height of 140 cm, a scooter with two wheels is bought, the length of which is 86 cm, the height of the steering rack is 75-97 cm, the deck length is 50 cm.

For a successful purchase, you should pay attention to brands, which are now too many. Of the most tested and recommended ones, it is worth noting:

• Micro - The company produces scooters with aluminum telescopic handles. The weight of the products reaches 50 kg, the quality is checked and meets the standards. The average price range, which is fully justified.
• Ybike - They make scooters from plastic, which makes transport very easy and convenient for both children and parents. The width of the base is large enough that allows the child to stand simultaneously with two legs.
• Mondo - A proven and high-quality brand that produces scooters for the smallest. The presence of a wide base allows kids to conveniently use vehicles.

When buying, you should ride the scooter on the floor, evaluate the smoothness of its progress and the evenness of the wheels. In case of suspicious noise or hard running of the product, it is better to refuse to purchase it.

The cost of goods must match its quality - at too low prices there is a risk of buying a defective or low-quality product. It is better to purchase vehicles for the baby in a store where it is possible to ask for all quality certificates and accompanying documentation, as well as return the goods if there are any serious malfunctions in its operation.

On the subtleties of choosing a scooter, see further.