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Kick Scooters for Kids – What are the Benefits?

Your child may be interested in buying a scooter as many of their friends have started on them, and they would like to do the same. As a parent, you may be wondering about the benefits of buying kids a scooter. Some people think they are dangerous and overlook the many advantages of teaching a child how to ride a scooter.

Better Coordination

There are many good reasons to invest in a child’s scooter. Kids scooters are great for teaching balance and direction, say the experts at Skate Connection. When you first see your child on a scooter, you may be worried they will fall off, but once the practice, their coordination improves, and they can glide around on 3 or 2 wheels with ease. It is best to start them off on a 3-wheel scooter as they are more stable and easier to learn. Once they have mastered the 3-wheels, they can then progress to 2 if they wish.

Motor Skills

Developing a child’s gross and fine motor skills is important when they are young. It does not just help them control and balance the scooter; it also makes them better at other sports and also academically. You learn to write and draw quicker when you have good fine motor skills. There are many ways to improve a child’s motor skills, and teaching them how to ride a scooter is one of them.

A girl rolls speedily down a hill on a scooter

Exercise

 

Doctors and sports scientists recommend that children get at least 60 minutes of aerobic exercise a day. Finding ways to get them active can sometimes be difficult if they do not enjoy sports. If encouraging them to join a team is not working, why not try a different approach and let them play on a scooter? Once they learn how to ride, they will be more inclined to take their scooter wherever they go.

Confidence

Many kids suffer with their self-esteem, and they have confidence issues. Owning a scooter is a great way to build their confidence as it teaches them a new skill. In the beginning, they must learn how to control the scooter and master the technique. This does not usually take long and after a few days, you can see a massive improvement in their ability. All of this helps to build their confidence as they can feel proud of themselves for mastering a new skill.

Social Benefits

Aside from improving their physical skills, activities like riding scooters and other sports help to develop key life skills, says Health Direct. It is not just good for their bodies; it also benefits their minds. Learning a new skill helps them to understand the importance of perseverance and hard work. When they play with other kids, they develop important social skills.

As you can see, there are many good reasons to buy your child a scooter. Once they wear all the right safety gear, they will be fine. You can also get active with them and invest in an adult scooter for yourself. This allows you to spend more time with them and enjoy some of the things they love. 

About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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