How to choose a scooter for a 4 year old child?

If earlier the population gave preference mainly to bicycles, then today scooters are beginning to take the leading positions both on the part of adults and on the part of children. Perhaps this is due to the compactness of the device during storage and transportation, with ease of operation in densely populated areas. This article will focus on 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-wheel and 3-wheel models (recently, 4-wheel models have appeared).

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

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

The first thing the average consumer pays attention to are wheels. We are talking not only about the quantity, but also about the material of their manufacture, which can be different:

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

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

At the end of the conversation about wheels, I would like 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 wheels, you should pay attention to the scooter body, which can be either aluminum or plastic. Plastic is significantly inferior in quality to aluminum, its advantage is light weight, which is important for young users. But, from 4 years of age, it is preferable to choose aluminum models.

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

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

There are times when, in addition to the components of scooters, there is a question about how to store them (for example, in small apartments). It should be noted that for such cases today there are many folding samples on store shelves, which saves space during maintenance and transportation. The assembled model can easily fit, for example, on a cabinet shelf or in the far corner.

After getting acquainted with the types of devices and having decided on your needs, it is recommended to pay attention to the manufacturer, since the price category is often determined by the "big name", although there are lesser-known companies whose scooters will in no way be inferior to the 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 the manufacture of scooter models for a certain age (for example, from 5 to 7 or from 1 to 4, from 5 to 14).

• The company's scooters are in special demand among buyers. Explore (China), which is due to the acceptable cost, which varies from 1,700 to 9,000 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 trick models for older children.

• If you need reliable, especially durable models, then you should pay 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 intended mainly for professionals, but models for children are also found.

• The company also works for a small consumer (from 1 to 4 years old) Mini Micro (Switzerland), the models of which are presented as 3 in 1. The essence of the transformation is that the seat of the device 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 calm amateur ride.

• For young users just getting started with scooter riding, foldable models are suitable Scooter (China). This is a three-, two-wheeled product where the handlebar height cannot be adjusted. Having studied the varieties, it remains to make the right choice.

Parents often 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 start not from the floor, but from the abilities and needs of the child, from the quality of the road where the ride is planned.

For less dexterous children who are purchasing a scooter for the first time, it is recommended to buy inexpensive models (as a perspective, you should look at devices with adjustable handlebars).

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

• the scooter must correspond to the height of the child (the correspondences are marked, as a rule, in the instructions), the steering wheel must be slightly higher than 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 help you ride faster than small ones.

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