4 . Size matters ! Not all scooters are created equal . Definitely check the height and weight suggestions or restrictions of the scooter you buy , to be sure it is the perfect one for your child . Using the right equipment is the first step in scooter safety for kids ( and lots of other things , too !). Scooter manufacturers generally provide their safety suggestions based on a child ’ s age , with the assumption that the majority of children in that group will have similar height and weight , but we say , don ’ t go on that alone . Plenty of our kids fall outside those numbers , which means maybe that 3-5 year old scooter will be ideal for your six-year-old .
5 . Learn to stop on a dime . This sounds cool , but it ’ s also an important part of scooter safety for kids . Before your kids head into high traffic areas , be sure they have the ability to stop suddenly , make quick turns , and avoid older people on walkers or carrying large bag of groceries on the sidewalk – something we once learned the hard way . ( Eep .) Start slow and practice in a paved parking lot or driveway , or on a low traffic cul-de-sac before sending them out into the real world .