Scooters are the ideal gift for children of any age for a number of reasons. First of all they have become very popular over the past few years, taking over from bikes and skateboards as the fashion sports item of choice and coming top of most kids’ most wanted lists every Christmas and birthday.

Lots of the time, kids just want something because all of their friends have it, but in the case of scooters you may actually be able to give them a gift that is popular and they will enjoy showing off to friends - but will also remain fun and exciting for them as time goes on. there can be nothing worse than spending lots of money on that begged-for gift, only to find that a month later they haven’t even taken it out more than once.

Scooters are great because they give an element of excitement and adrenalin to playing outside. Although they are completely safe, with high handlebars and a wide deck to give children extra stability however fast they may be going, they can also get up to quite high speeds and because your child is exposed to the elements while they are riding their scooter they will feel as if they are enjoying a far more exciting experience than when playing with other outdoor toys.

Because a scooter is so simple, they also allow your children to use their imagination to get the most fun out of their gift as possible. Whether this is taking the scooter to the top of the highest hill and repeatedly riding it back down, or learning new daredevil tricks and stunts to show to their friends, each child will make their own experience, making the scooter more fun in a more unique way.

Not only this, but so many children don’t get enough exercise these days, with many games and activities based around indoor gadgets and games consoles. In fact, it has become more and more difficult to get kids interested in any form of exercise, meaning you have to take a new direction to keep kids keep in getting outdoors and getting some exercise. Kids scooters are perfect for this as they still have that element of ‘cool’ about them that make them seem edgy, and do not require high impact exercise which can put off more sedentary kids.

You won’t have to spend too much money to get a decent scooter these days as there are plenty of varieties available. Razor scooters are best for older kids and even young adults, as they can be used to get from a-b as well as performing tricks. For smaller children you can find plastic and sturdier scooters with three wheels to give a little more stability and ensure your child remains safe even whilst they are scooting down the biggest hill they can find!