The skateboard has become one of the most popular outdoor children's toys in recent years, and for good reason. It is a toy that offers children the joy of speed, helps them learn balance, and also allows them to release their energy and adrenaline wherever there is little space: on the playground, in the park, and even on the porch of an apartment building.
Furthermore, a children's skateboard is useful from very early on in a child's life, since even babies who have just walked can play with it.
But what are the best children's skates? How do you choose a skate for your toddler and what is the right children's skate for an 8-year-old or older child?
Let's look below at the three main categories of skates and the best models in each.
The best skates with a seat
The children's scooter with a seat is the first scooter your child will use. It is a scooter with three wheels (two in front and one in the back), which has a seat. This means that the child does not stand on it, but sits, pushing with both feet, to move forward.
This is the easiest way for a very young child (12 months and up) to learn to skate, while at the same time it is safe, since the skate is stable and there is no risk of the child tipping over or falling.
The best scooter with a seat is the versatile Shoko , which has many uses. Initially, the child can sit on the scooter and the parent can guide them with the special handle, which can then be removed to give the child greater autonomy. At a later stage, the seat is removed completely and the scooter with a seat is converted into a fully functional scooter for standing use.
The best skates for young children
As your child grows and gains better balance and leg strength, they can transition from a sit-on scooter to a single-leg scooter. Realistically, this can happen from around age two, with most children having mastered this skill by age three.
Most parents choose the multi-modal scooter with seat that we mentioned earlier, but many children want to go straight to the scooter for standing use.
In this case, the best children's scooter for 2 years and older is the Cars Scooter , which stands out not only for its design based on children's favorite cartoon, but also because it offers the best grip with ergonomic handlebars and sturdy construction.
Another excellent choice for young children is the Athlopedia light-up wheel scooter , which comes in a variety of colors and has the excellent advantage of being able to withstand a weight of up to 50 kg, so it can be comfortably used as the child grows.
The best skates for older kids
Although most children's skates have adjustable height, as the child grows, he will no longer be able to use the toddler skate he played with when he was 3 or 4 years old.
Usually, after the age of 5 and certainly by the age of 8, most children have changed their scooter and now have a taller and more sturdy one. The best children's scooter for 8-year-olds (and even earlier) is the Micro Scooter , which can withstand a weight of up to 100 kg and is very light and foldable, so you can practically carry it everywhere.
We also recommend the Avengers skateboard , which children love because of their favorite heroes and can be used comfortably by slightly younger children, ideally from 5 years old and up.
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