Children's folding scooters: advantages and disadvantages, brands, choice

Probably, there is no such child who would not have a scooter in his "vehicle fleet". This is not surprising at all, as it is a very popular means of transportation for children. A wide range of scooters from all kinds of manufacturers is presented on the modern market for children's sports goods.

In this article, we will talk specifically about folding scooters, their advantages and disadvantages, and also define the selection criteria.

Children's folding scooter is the simplest universal vehicle that can have a different number of wheels and can be designed for both girls and boys.

The constituent elements of the overall design of the scooter are:

• frame (frame);
• wheels (2, 3 or 4);
• steering wheel;
• horizontal leg shape (deck);
• vertical rack;
• brake.

All similar products that are currently presented at the choice of the consumer may differ from each other:

• design features;
• color;
• material of manufacture;
• size;
• weight.

More often they are made made of aluminum, plastic, fiberglass. These materials enable the manufacturer to make a lightweight, but sufficiently robust and stable structure.

As for the children's folding scooter, this is one of the newest and most modern developments, which quickly found its buyer. This design differs from the usual one in that it has an additional function - the model can be folded by means of a folding vertical stand. The stand can be close to the deck, thereby making the transport compact and easy to carry and transport.

Like any other design, the folding scooter has both positive and negative sides. Consumers and potential buyers weigh the pros and cons of a product before making a purchase.

The advantages that are inherent in a folding scooter are completely identical to those that are characteristic of an ordinary child's vehicle, only the first is more compact and takes up little space. It can be stored in any convenient place. It is also worth noting that this unit is lightweight and can be moved by the child independently if necessary.

If we talk about the shortcomings, I would like to note that not all materials are durable enough. Choosing a similar model, it is better to give preference to a scooter made of high quality and reliable material.

Speaking of a children's folding scooter, it is imperative to talk about how to unfold it and how to fold it. This question is relevant after purchase.

The folding type can be as follows.

• Classical. It is carried out using a lever. The lever is located at the point of contact between the stand and the deck. In order to fold the product, it is necessary to raise the lever and lower the stand until it clicks. To unfold it, you need to raise the stand and lower the lever down, fix it well.
• Button... It differs little from the previous one, but instead of a lever, there is a special button on the deck, which is closed with a cap. To bring the scooter into a functional position, you must perform the same manipulations as in the previous method. Be sure to wait for the click sound and commit.
• Super rein force. This system was developed in 2017. Today, all modern and branded models of children's folding scooters are unfolded using this system. The process is quite simple and consists of the following manipulations: lift the fuse tube to the front wheel and fix the frame with a comb. The scallop is located on the surface of the platform. To fold such a model, it is necessary to loosen the frame and lower the upright.

Choosing children's transport, you need to consider the following criteria, which are fundamental:

• weight and age of the baby-future owner;
• material from which the unit is made;
• where and how the transport will be used: there are models that are designed for professional sports, and there are models for travel and light walks;
• the number of wheels and their material of manufacture;
• price;
• type of folding / unfolding system;
• company manufacturer.

If we talk about manufacturers, then today the most reliable and popular are scooters from the brands Yedoo, Small Rider, Next, Xiaomi, Micar, Scooter, Globber. It is these brands that are in demand among consumers, which is due to the quality, reliability, durability and safety of the goods.

For information on how to choose a scooter for your child, see the next video.