https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 18:35:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2567362 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:02:27 +0000 Foodnerd81 2567362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: oh definitely helmet. We already have a bike one for her balance bike that she knows she has to wear. (She even reminds me when I don't put it on if she's only riding it for a minute before we go home). </p> <p>@SugarplumsMom: she was playing with a micro mini yesterday and pushes herself on it well. I can't say she steers it or anything. And she has small feet. But for the money I do want something that lasts a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2567342 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:30:44 +0000 looch 2567342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The micro maxi has three wheels, correct?</p> <p>At what age do you think kids make the switch to two wheels? My son's got a 3 wheel one (he's 5.5 and he handles it well) but our neighbor has a 2 wheel one and she can't manage it at all. I was thinking of upgrading him to a 2 wheel, but not so sure now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2567339 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:20:52 +0000 lamariniere 2567339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Micro Mini and a Micro Maxi. I would definitely buy the Micro Maxi again (we bought the Mini long before the Maxi was available). Definitely get a helmet with the scooter! Both of my kids have fallen off when getting stuck in holes or going over a curb and basically face-planted. It's a good thing they had helmets! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2567319 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:34:05 +0000 hellobeeboston 2567319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Micro mini is great and I definitely think it's better than the radio flyer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2567315 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:17:18 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2567315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has a micro mini and I'm really happy with the build quality. However, if your LO already knows how to ride, I'd stick with the maxi. LO is turning 4 soon and although the height is still ideal, the footbed is small (can't accommodate big feet). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566793 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:51:12 +0000 ShootingStar 2566793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the Micro Mini for DS's 2nd birthday, and he was able to figure out how to use it within a few minutes. I really like it and I'm glad we spent a little more, instead of realizing we'd bought something cheap that he's unable to use and then wonder if the expensive one was really worth it - which we've done before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566765 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:42:25 +0000 ValentineMommy 2566765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We originally bought one of those $30 scooters from Walmart or whatever. DS liked it, but had trouble getting around on it.</p> <p>We ended up splurging for the micro maxi and he had no problem riding it, from day 1. He was only 2 when he got it and has some motor issues, so I was shocked at how well he could use it. I definitely think it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566761 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:38:43 +0000 NCSUchick27 2566761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got this scooter in pink for my niece for her 3rd birthday. My SIL says she likes it.</p> <p>Razor Junior T3 Scooter<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2CBZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XzbyxbY235YVG" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BV2CBZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_XzbyxbY235YVG</a></p> <p>They also have it at Target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566701 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:03:28 +0000 Foodnerd81 2566701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: so true! She never gets hurt doing things I think are dangerous because she is careful doing them. But then she doesn't pay attention while she's walking down the street and trips on the sidewalk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566676 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:13:56 +0000 PinkElephant 2566676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: right. Honestly, my kids' skinned knees and elbows come from running in the sidewalk, never the scooter! They're on and off so much I feel like other pads wouldn't getvput back on anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566668 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 08:01:55 +0000 Foodnerd81 2566668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh follow up question- just helmets when they ride a scooter, right? No elbow and knee pads for a toddler in the playground? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566645 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:36:21 +0000 milano14 2566645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After doing a lot of research on these, we got a Globber scooter for DS2 for his 2nd birthday last month.<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Globber-Wheel-Adjustable-Height-Scooter/dp/B00WASU1OU" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Globber-Wheel-Adjustable-Height-Scooter/dp/B00WASU1OU</a><br /> We had a 3 wheel radio flyer and I was unimpressed, it was very hard to turn (even for an adult).<br /> I found a lot of reviews online comparing the Globber to the Micro and they were comparable, if not better. I guess the product is relatively new.<br /> So far have been really happy with it and DS2 loves it. It has a no slip surface and the handle can be easily taken off for when we take it places with us.<br /> I also got the adjustable one so that it will last until he moves onto a Razor two wheel scooter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566637 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:21:53 +0000 regberadaisy 2566637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>BIL got this scooter for DD1 for her 3rd Birthday:<br /> <a href="https://amzn.com/B00OHEJUAG" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.com/B00OHEJUAG</a> </p> <p>We really like it, it's well made and very sturdy. Like the Razors, you do have to lean into a turn. I like how the base is a little wider and has a non slip surface. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566636 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:18:45 +0000 PinkElephant 2566636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the YBike brand scooters for my 2 and 4 year olds - you can get them for around $50 on sale and I think the quality is pretty comparable to the Micro brand. DD1 had a 3-in-1 with a seat option and adjustable height handlebar (a little oricier), and DD2 just went straight to the Deluxe standing only option, which is a teeny bit taller (but not adjustable in height). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-scooter-for-3-year-old#post-2566616 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 06:46:05 +0000 Foodnerd81 2566616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm planning to get (or ask a grandparent to get) a scooter for LO's third birthday this summer. She already has a balance bike but seems to prefer playing with other kids' scooters at the playground. </p> <p>Is the micro maxi that much better than the &lt;$30 radio flyer or similar? What brand or type do you like best for a 3 year old? She's already pretty good at riding them at the playground. </p>