We spent 15 hours researching and interviewing parents who have recently bought a kick scooter for their kids. All seemed to agree with one scooter. That is: Micro Kickboard Mini Scooter. It has three wheels, low-to-the-ground deck and safe steering. All of which contribute stability and safety. [Read more]
1. Razor Jr. Lil' Kick Scooter
The Razor Jr. Lil’ Kick Scooter is the kid version of our favourite adult Razor scooter your kids admire.
The scooter's stand-alone, three-wheel design makes for a more stable ride and the super slip-resistant deck keeps children on their feet.
These are plus features ensuring the safety of your active kids.
With its wide rear wheelbase, it has a low profile for easy scooting and speeding around the neighborhood. This sturdy scooter has a welded steel frame and includes a padded T-bar, which is adjustable so you can make it the perfect height for your kids.
It is lightweight weighing only 6.2lbs and has a weight capacity of 45lbs. The assembly is relatively fast and simple.
The Razor Jr. Lil’ Kick Scooter provides easy transport during outdoor activities or when the family goes for a trip. It comes in various colors and overall, this is a great little scooter to keep up with the best Razor adult scooters.
2. Micro Kickboard Mini Scooter - Editor's Choice
Highest rated scooter among our writers for children aged 2 to 5.
We think The Micro Mini Kickboard is a good fit for your kids. It has a smooth gliding Micro Mini's 3 wheels, a low-to-the-ground deck and safe steering which all contribute to the performance stability of the Mini.
That makes the Mini suitable for pre-schoolers and kindergartners.
The Mini has a lean-to-steer design where children steer by using their body weight to lean right and left and intuitively learn to lean into a turn.
In return, your kids develop a sense of balance and coordination, which are prerequisites in many sports. That makes the Mini a unique and fun scoot for the kids.
The high-quality wheels and flexible fiberglass reinforced deck contributes to the bump-absorbing feature of this product, making the Micro Mini the smoothest, quietest ride available. It weighs only 3.3lbs and is recommended for children up to 44lbs and comes in a variety of vibrant colors. Certified by the CPSC, the Micro Mini may be an great choice for children.
3. Micro Maxi Kick Scooter
Swiss designed, the Maxi Kickboard is the highest rated scooter for ages 5 to 12 for its superior construction and durability.
The wheels are made of the highest quality PU creating an incredibly smooth gliding performance.
Like the Micro Mini, the Micro Maxi uses a lean-to-steer technology where children navigate by using their body weight to lean right and left, automatically learning to lean into a turn.
This steering feature, a curving and carving action, is comparable to skateboarding but with greater control and maneuverability.
The Micro Maxi offers two steering options, the Joystick for better lean-to-steer performance, or the traditional T-bar for easier balancing. Interchangeable handlebars are available as an accessory.
Safety certified by the CPSC, the Micro Maxi is recommended for school-age kids up to 110lbs. Its exceptionally strong construction is flexible and lightweight at 5.51lbs, making it a great cruising scooter for urban and suburban neighborhoods alike.
4. Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter
Designed for young riders, the Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter features an all-new design with a cool retro-inspired look.
It features a three-wheeled design helping youngsters build coordination and maintain balance.
The wide polypropylene deck is slip-resistant, and comes with a child safety latch on the folding mechanism for improved security, easy storage, and transportation.
The steering column, T-tube, and handlebars on the Razor Jr. Kick Scooter are constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum that ensures durability and a lightweight design at a 7.5lbs shipping weight. Razor Jr. Folding Kiddie Kick Scooter also provides easy-grip handles and ample foot room for easy riding.
Assembly is fast and easy with just three quick steps: remove a plastic ring on the head tube, slide the handlebar and long stem into place, and replace the plastic ring which has a pin that goes through the head tube. With a weight capacity of 45lbs, this Razor Jr. Scooter is recommended for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old.
5. OxGord Scooter for Kids
For beginners and inexperienced kids, Oxgord may be a good choice given its unique wide deck and 3-wheel design providing improved safety and stability.
Durably constructed with metal and tough nylon composites, Oxgord remains one of the toughest competitors in the market.
Oxgord has quality, smooth PU wheels and high-quality bearings that reduce vibrations resulting in a quieter and slicker ride.
The handles feature comfort grip pads and the folding design makes the scooter ideal for travel or storage.
The Oxgord kick scooter features an easily accessible rear brake. Your kids just need to press it, which then brings the scooter to a speedy secure stop. Plus, the large aluminum reinforced brake pedal is easy to use for quick and firm breaks.
At 4.5lbs, you may consider this little cute scooter for your little one who is starting to learn scooting. The Oxgord scooter is easy and quick to assemble and really built to last. And when your kids are starting to grow into young adults you may consider getting them one of the top durable longboards as a gift by checking this AuthorityAdviser's guide.
Who could resist the pulsating multi-color lights of the all-new Razor Party Pop Scooter?
With the Razor Party Pop Scooter’s 12 multi-color LED lights, your child will surely be eager to step on this scooter and take a tour through the neighborhood.
Party Pop is made with a frosted opal polypropylene deck and a steel T-tube and frame.
It also has rigid and non-folding handlebars and down-tube, providing a more stable ride.
Plus, the foam grips are comfortable to steer making every turn easy for your child.
The Razor kid's scooter has a patented rear fender brake for a secure and quick stop. It can accommodate a maximum weight of 143lbs and is recommended for 6 years and above. It is worth noting that batteries are required for the light effects to work. The product comes with replaceable lithium batteries and it requires some assembly.
7. Mongoose Expo Scooter
When you are hesitant to get a bike for your kids, getting a scooter with quality of a bike may be a good choice.
Besides, some active and adventurous kids are easily frustrated with the inline skate wheel scooters that clunk over sidewalks and get hung up on the smallest obstructions like pebbles or debris.
Mongoose Expo may have just surpassed all that issues.
With Mongoose Expo and its 12in tires, you can go almost every place a bike can go, from smooth grass to loose pavements with grit. That’s a top-level terrain capability. But if you are looking for something that is quicker and more fun then see our best electric scooters for adults over here.
The bike style handbrakes make stopping intuitive. The large wide foot deck brings an improved and easy balance and better stability while gliding. It also has caliper hand brakes, offering a more confident speed control. Absent in almost all other scooters in the market, the Mongoose Expo has an installed BMX freestyle handlebar with 360-degree brake rotor and pegs. The downside is that it is quite heavy at almost 26lbs shipping weight and it takes some time to put together. Nevertheless, the Expo will fit in at the bike park with the included pegs.
8. Globber Primo 3 Wheel Adjustable Height Scooter
The Globber 3 Wheel Adjustable Scooter easy-activation mechanism is pretty remarkable.
Thanks to its patented secure direction button lock located on the front of the deck, the scooter moves in a straight line.
This feature is very helpful if you want your kids to learn how to balance.
In case the secure direction button is not locked, ball bearings offer front wheel pivot support to simplify assisted steering. In turn, the low deck height delivers a stable ride.
A feature unique to the Globber is the X-Cross deck design, which improves the turning performance. There will be fewer worries for your child since strength to the steel-plate reinforced deck is doubled. The maximum weight capacity it can accommodate is 110lbs, which is more than double other kid scooters.
The high-rebound PU wheels with ABEC-5 bearings allow your child to roll along smoothly and he or she can safely hang on tightly to the dual-injection grips. The T-bar handlebars can be easily adjusted to your desired height and with the simple 3-position latch system design, the Globber lasts as your little one grows.
The Globber 3 Wheel Adjustable scooter weighs only 5.11lbs and is recommended for ages 2 – 6 years. It is easy to assemble with no tools required.
9. Vokul VK-1281F LED light 3 Wheel Mini Kick Scooter
AKA the “Mini Kick,” the Mini Scooter is designed for 2- to 5-year-olds and can accommodate up to 77lbs.
The scooter features a triangular 3-Point ABS system with two anti-abrasive shock-absorbing PU wheels on the front and one wheel on the back.
Just like what we love about the Razor Party Pop Scooter, the front wheels are specially designed with beautiful flashing lights.
The Mini Scooter features ABEC-5 chrome steering for a smoother and easier turn which gives your child more control.
The patented suspensions on the front fork provide a smooth ride with improved balance and stability.
Aside from that, the rear wheel has a Fender/Spray protection quick-react brake ensuring a quick stop once held by your kids.
Weighing around 5lbs, the Vokul Mini Scooter has a head tube made of aluminum and is specifically designed to be detachable for easy storage and carrying. The deck is made of compact high-grade plastic that is safe and environmentally friendly. The steering is equipped with soft hand grips that are safe for your child's hands, and the handle bar is adjustable to custom fit your child's height.
10. Rimable Foldable Maxi Kick Scooter
This Rimable Foldable Maxi Kick Scooter is truly spectacular with its new folding system design.
Not to mention its exciting LED light up wheels, which your kids will love it when they are riding along.
It has an adjustable and solid T-handlebar for your height preference.
Its 3-wheel and low-to-the-ground design guarantee s safety and stability for your little ones. There is also a rear-brake providing control & safety.
The Foldable Maxi Kick has a unique learn-and-steer system, which could truly help on developing your child’s sense of control and balance. It doesn’t require a skill level so you and your kids wouldn’t need a lot of time to learn to use it. This is a lightweight scooter at 6.37 lbs and designed and intended for big kids. From its name, its easy folding feature allows for easy carrying around town and easy storage. It can accommodate up to 130lbs and is built to last.
Our Recommendation
Suitable for our preschoolers, the Micro Mini Kickboard is my obvious favourite for the kids’ scooters. I am impressed with its lean-to-steer feature, which is valuable to our developing kids particularly on their ability to balance and achieve body coordination.The bump-absorbing feature, absent in most scoots in the market, is a plus feature for me, thanks to the solid quality wheels and the flexible fiberglass reinforced deck. Lastly, it is one of the kick scooters that is certified by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).