https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:09:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656502 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 12:02:39 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2656502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: ooo good tip! And it Sounds like a cheap one of either would be a mistake. </p> <p>@sunny: @birdofafeather: @rattles: ok I am leaning towards scooter or possibly both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656286 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 06:00:19 +0000 lamariniere 2656286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you get the scooter, you should get the Micro Maxi instead. The base height is the same as the Mini, but you'll get years more use out of it! My kids use their scooters all the time. We had a cheap balance bike (all plastic) and my son used it maybe 3 times. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656276 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 01:08:59 +0000 sunny 2656276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO didn't like the balance bike at all, but loved the scooter. We also got the micro mini for her around 2.5. She's still using it at 4 yo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656259 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 23:27:47 +0000 birdofafeather 2656259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rattles: Agree. We did a cheaper scooter first and it sucked. I found the micro mini used and no regrets trading it in! I would say scooter for a 2 year old as my very physical kiddo didn't get into her balance bike til closer to 3. And we had it since 1.5! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656247 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:48:29 +0000 Thenetexan 2656247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both. Where do you envision LO using it? For example, my almost 2.5 year old can ride the scooter on a 1 mile walk on sidewalks (it took a bit of time for him to learn to navigate the bumps/ cracks). He loves the bike, but tires of it on a walk so we don't use it as transportation, just up and down the sidewalk in front of the house. My oldest didn't really get into his balance bike until closer to 3. He was riding a real bike with no training wheels on his fourth Bday, so not using it until 3 did not hold him back. We have a strider balance bike and a micro mini scooter. Based on my experience, I would recommend scooter first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656239 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 22:32:43 +0000 rattles 2656239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you can go wrong, but I wouldn't do a cheaper scooter. The micro mini is so easy to use compared to cheaper scooters, especially for that age! (We just scored one from Target for $55, which is at least a little more manageable.) We went back and forth between a balance bike and the scooter last year for DD1's 3rd birthday. No regrets! DD2 turned 2 last week and is getting one for Christmas because they both love it so much and fight over it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656174 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:56:38 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2656174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: sorry!!!! Enabler :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656173 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:56:14 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2656173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: that's what I was thinking, especially since my parents are the ones getting him the big present of play kitchen... he obviously doesn't know yet but I really don't want to set a precedent of these crazy gift extravaganzas, but maybe I can start next year. Lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656170 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:55:32 +0000 FaithFertility 2656170@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had no idea what a balance bike is.....now I want DD to have one.....lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656165 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:51:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 2656165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Micro scooter hands down!!!! </p> <p>Best purchase we've made. Lo doesn't really like the balance bike. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656164 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:51:10 +0000 winniebee 2656164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Scooters haven't been a very big hit with either of my kids.</p> <p>R is really physical and tries to ride his brother's big bike by just scooting with his feet. So he's getting a balance bike for his bday in a few weeks :) He'll be 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656161 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:46:25 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2656161@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugsmama: since birthday and christmas are so close - can you do scooter for birthday and bike for christmas? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656157 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:36:34 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2656157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This isn't helping guys!!!!! Lol</p> <p>@JCCovi: what scooter do you have?</p> <p>@Mrs. Pen: that's why I was initially leaning towards balance bike!</p> <p>@erinbaderin: that's a good idea, get a cheaper scooter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656147 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 19:17:42 +0000 erinbaderin 2656147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both and they both get a lot of use, but the balance bike definitely gets more. We got a Little Tykes scooter for about $25 and gave it to him for Easter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656143 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:52:47 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2656143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Strider balance bike!<br /> My son loved his and rode it for years. The transition to riding a two wheel bike has been pretty seamless! I'd recommend it to anyone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656142 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:47:23 +0000 JCCovi 2656142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have both and the scooter gets more use from both kids.</p> <p>DD turned 3 in September and DS will be 2 in January. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/scooter-vs-balance-bike#post-2656140 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 17:56:32 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2656140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>help! I can't decide what to get for 2yo. He will be 2 just after xmas. I was leaning towards balance bike but now I am wondering if scooter is better. Here are the ones I have been considering:</p> <p>Micro Mini deluxe scooter<br /> <a href="http://www.microkickboard.com/micro-mini-deluxe" rel="nofollow">http://www.microkickboard.com/micro-mini-deluxe</a></p> <p>Clobber 5 in 1 scooter<br /> <a href="https://www.globberscootersusa.com/products/globber-5-in-1-scooter" rel="nofollow">https://www.globberscootersusa.com/products/globber-5-in-1-scooter</a></p> <p>or a balance bike, maybe one of these three:<br /> <a href="http://www.microkickboard.com/micro-balance-bike" rel="nofollow">http://www.microkickboard.com/micro-balance-bike</a><br /> <a href="https://www.striderbikes.com/classic" rel="nofollow">https://www.striderbikes.com/classic</a><br /> <a href="https://yvolution.com/en/Balance-Bikes/Y-Velo-Jr-c60c107.html" rel="nofollow">https://yvolution.com/en/Balance-Bikes/Y-Velo-Jr-c60c107.html</a></p> <p>I really want to get him both but I feel like I am going overboard. But, since his Bday is right by christmas, I could potentially have to wait a whole year to get him the other one, whichever I choose. Or I could randomly give it to him. I don't know what to do! </p>