Kids’ Scooters

At Radio Flyer, we recommend starting children on our 2-wheel and 3-wheel scooters around the age of 3 or above. For younger children who want to start exploring the neighborhoods on wheels earlier, our Flyer Glider Jr. model is designed for children as young as 2 years of age

While it’s not required for children to wear a helmet on a push scooter, we strongly recommend it. Helmets add extra protection that can keep children, especially younger riders, safe and protected while they cruise the neighborhood.

Generally speaking, children can upgrade to a 2-wheel scooter between the ages of 4 to 5, but this depends on children’s gross motor skills and comfortability with using a kid’s scooter. We recommend testing out different scooters and finding one that is the best fit for your child.

Other than the label, there isn’t much difference between a kick scooter and a push scooter. The term push scooter is typically only attributed to kids’ scooters, while kick scooter can mean foot-powered scooters for children and adults. With either type of scooter, children use their feet to propel themselves.

This depends on the type and model of kid’s scooter purchased. Generally speaking, children between the ages of 2-3 can start learning how to ride a scooter. 

When choosing a kid’s scooter, it’s important to look at the recommended ages, safety features, adjustability, and size. These factors can help determine whether the scooter will be able to fit your child, as well as grow with your child. For children who skew a little older, we recommend opting for 2-wheel scooters over 3-wheel.