12 Best Scooters for Kids
With so many kids scooters on the market, it can be tough to figure out which ones stand out and offer the best value. After testing dozens of scooters—ranging from traditional kick scooters to toddler-friendly models and electric versions—we’ve narrowed down the top options to suit different budgets, riding styles, and preferences.
Well-known brands like Micro and Razor continue to lead the way, offering some of the best scooters for kids. Newer brands like LaScoota are also gaining attention for their innovative designs and performance. When you choose a scooter from these trusted names, you can feel confident that you’re getting a cool, high-performance ride that will last through multiple kids.
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If you have a toddler or young child, you can also check out our Best 3 Wheel Scooters list. Or if you’re interested in electric scooters, you can check out more options on our Best Electric Scooters for Kids page.
Micro Kickboard Sprite
$99, $109 (LED), $149 (Suspension)
FITS KIDS: 8+ to adults 220 lbs
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 25″ – 37.25″ from ground
Best Electric Scooters for Kids
LaScoota Kick
$85
FITS KIDS: 8+ to adults 220 lbs
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 32″ – 39″ from ground
Razor A3
$69
FITS KIDS: 5+ to 143 lbs
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 23.5″ – 32″ from ground
Additional Recommended Kids Scooters
Traditional Kick Scooters
・Razor A5 Lux, $85 – Good for Tallest Rider
・Razor A2, $55 – Best Budget
3 Wheel Scooters – Great for Beginners
・Micro Maxi Deluxe, $149 – Best Overall (older riders)
・Micro Mini Deluxe, $89 – Best Overall (young riders)
・Chillafish Scotti, $55 – Best budget
Wiggle Scooter
・Yvolution Y Fliker, $119 – Fun Drifting Scooter
Electric Scooters
・Segway Ninebot C2, $199+, Best for age 8 to 12
・GoTrax GKS, $149 – Best for Under 7
MINI REVIEWS OF THE BEST KIDS SCOOTERS
Micro Sprite
$99
FITS KIDS: 8+ to adults 220 lbs!
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 25″ – 37.25″ from ground
FEATURES: High quality and durable, smooth ride, easy folding mechanism, large variety of color options, LED light up wheels
Why We Love the Micro Sprite
The Micro Sprite is a top-quality Swiss kids scooter designed with sophisticated style and built for smooth, precise performance. While the Sprite is a “traditional” kids scooter, it’s definitely a high-end version. It’s solid, durable, and most importantly, a smooth ride.
Our testers loved that they could ride “so fast” and didn’t “feel bumpy over all the sidewalk lines”. When they did small jumps off the curb, “the landing didn’t hurt” and it was “easier to jump high”. The scooter feels sturdy and fluid beneath you and doesn’t have the “clackity clack” joltiness that’s very common with kick scooters.
As an added bonus, the Micro Sprite now has a version that comes with LED light up wheels. While this may sound like an unnecessary addition to a scooter, it’s actually been one of our favorite features! The white wheel lights have encouraged our kids to get outside in the evenings more, which we absolutely love!
LaScoota Kids
$85
FITS KIDS: 8+ years old
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 32″ – 39″ from ground
FEATURES: Ergonomically-shaped soft rubber grips, foldable, large wheels and suspension for smooth ride, carrying strap
Why We Love the LaScoota
The LaScoota kids scooter is very similar to the uber-popular Razor A5 Lux, but it’s actually a better scooter. And it’s cheaper! From the moment our testers hopped on the LaScoota, they were enamored! (Us adults too. 🙂 )
The ergonomically-shaped rubber grips are soft on hands and help prevent hand fatigue. They’re also more durable and easier to clean that typical foam grips. From a performance perspective, with larger wheels and tighter construction than the Razor A5, the LaScoota delivers a surprisingly quiet and smooth ride.
So… great price + comfortable + smooth ride + lots of fun color options = huge winner in our book. The minimum handlebar height is about 1.5″ higher than the Razor A5, which is why we particularly love this scooter for big kids. If you have a shorter 8 or 9-year-old, you may want to look at the A5 instead.
Razor A5 Lux
$110
FITS KIDS: 8+ years old
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 23″ – 32″ from ground
FEATURES: Foldable, lightweight aluminum construction, large 8″ urethane wheels
What We Love About the Razor A5 Lux
The A5 Lux improves upon the ride quality of the classic Razor kid scooters by offering larger 8″ urethane wheels that make running into those pesky pebbles and sidewalk cracks a non-event. This lightweight scooter is geared towards kids ages 8 and older and touts a weight capacity of 220 lbs. And with a much larger foot deck than the Razor A2, we’ve even been known to snag this from our kids and take it for a ride!
Razor A3
$69
FITS KIDS: Ages 5+
HANDLEBAR HEIGHT: 23.5″ – 32″ from ground
FEATURES: Foldable, portable, lightweight yet strong aluminum construction, wheelie bar
What We Love About the Razor A3
The Razor A3 offers an upgraded version of Razor’s classic A2 scooter with a larger front wheel (143mm vs. 98mm) that makes it better equipped to handle uneven surfaces for added safety. This larger wheel helps absorb bumps and cracks in pavement, providing a smoother ride compared to the A2. Plus, the A3 features a wider deck, giving kids more room to ride comfortably.
At 7 lbs., the A3 is just a bit heavier than the A2, but still light enough for younger children to carry and sturdy enough for teens to enjoy. It also comes with a wheelie bar for those interested in mastering simple tricks. The A3’s handlebar raises 2 inches higher than the A2, providing more room for growth as your child gets taller.
Micro Mini Deluxe
$89
FITS KIDS: 2 – 5 years old
FEATURES: Lean-to-steer functionality, adjustable-height handlebars, extra smooth and stable ride, available in lots of colors, optional LED light-up wheels model, optional folding model
What We Love About the Micro Mini Deluxe
The Micro Kickboard Mini Deluxe touts a winning combination of a 3-wheeled setup and extra-wide foot deck, all to make it as easy as possible for little ones to balance. The foot deck is constructed of reinforced flexible fiberglass, which absorbs impact from the ground and makes for a smooth and quiet ride.
And with adjustable handlebars that allow young ones to grow with the scooter (10″ adjustability from min to max), while not cheap, the Mini is a worthy investment.
We especially love that the 3 wheels and lean-to-steer functionality make it easy for really young riders to build their confidence, but also provide a super cool sidewalk surfing ride as kids get more comfortable and adventurous.
For more options for Toddlers and Pre-schoolers, check out: 8 Best Toddler Scooters.
Micro Kickboard Maxi Deluxe
$149
FITS KIDS: 5 – 12 years old
FEATURES: Lean-to-steer functionality, adjustable-height handlebars, extra smooth and stable ride, available in lots of colors, optional LED light up wheels and folding version
What We Love About the Micro Maxi Deluxe
These kids scooters are not the scooters you grew up with! With their lean-to-steer functionality, the Maxi and Mini Deluxe create a unique ride experience similar to that of a skateboard. They allow the rider to carve turns, but with the added security of t-bar handlebars for extra stability and a boost of confidence. It’s a bit like surfing the sidewalk!
And with that reinforced, flexible, fiberglass foot deck, it’s one of the smoothest and quietest rides around!
Similar to the Micro Sprite, the Micro Maxi Deluxe has a version that comes with light up wheels (white lights on the two front wheels) that make evening rides a blast!
The folding version does have a bit of play in the handlebar, but our kid testers never even mentioned it to us.
LaScoota 2-in-1
$49
FITS KIDS: 3 – 12 years old
FEATURES: Lean-to-steer functionality, adjustable-height handlebars, smooth ride, light up wheels
What We Love About the LaScoota
The LaScoota’s handlebars have 4 distinct height settings, rather than the Micro’s continuously adjustable t-bar. From a quality perspective, the LaScoota is pretty basic. It’s not as easy to adjust the handlebar, doesn’t have any grip on the foot deck, and the deck is plastic rather than reinforced fiberglass.
All that said, our testers love riding LaScoota’s kids’ scooter and we consider it a great bang for your buck! They also tend to prefer the different colors in the light-up wheels, versus the white lights in the Micro Maxi and Mini LED versions.
Evolution Y Fliker
$99
FITS KIDS: 7 years old – 175 pounds or 220 pounds, depending on model
FEATURES: Two anti-slip foot decks, hand brake, rubber grips, folding mechanism
What We Love About the Evolution Y Fliker
Y Fliker is truly the most entertaining scooter on our list. Known as flicker or wiggle scooters, Y Fliker scooters are propelled forward by the rider shifting their weight back and forth (a little bum shimmy dance) – feet never touch the ground!
While there have been many copycats since, Yvolution Y Fliker was the original wiggle scooter. There are several different models of Y Fliker, which are primarily different in the height of their handlebars and weight capacities.
The more expensive Fliker C3 and C5 also feature “enhanced drift”, which provides a slightly more stable and controlled 360 drift spin.
The newest Y Fliker LIFT features enhanced drift AND the ability to more easily and safely do wheelies. Our 11-year-old has tested hundreds of products by now, and pretty much thought the Y Fliker scooters were the best thing to ever happen to him.
Segway Ninebot C2 Series
$199 (Lite), $249 (Base), $299 (Pro)
FITS KIDS: 6+ years to 110 lbs., 132 lbs. (Pro)
FEATURES: Hand and foot brake, rubber puncture-proof wheels, Cruise Control, Safety Mode
What We Love About the Segway Ninebot
IThe Segway Ninebot C2 series is the brand’s newest offering for kids, taking over from the popular E Series. It includes three models: the standard C2, the Lite, and the Pro. The Lite and standard models are capped at a speed of 9.9 mph, while the Pro boosts it to 12.4 mph. All three come with three selectable riding modes, giving parents control over speed limits and battery usage for added peace of mind.
Each model is equipped with 7-inch rubber wheels, with the Base and Pro versions featuring hollow rubber wheels that offer some shock absorption for a smoother experience. They also come with ambient deck lighting for added fun and can be easily folded for compact storage.
We’re still in the process of testing the C2 Pro and will update this review with any additional insights.
GoTrax GKS
$149
FITS KIDS: 6 – 9 years old
FEATURES: Lower max MPH for young kids, lightweight, unique foot-activated throttle
What We Love About the GoTrax GKS
Affordable kids’ electric scooters are often super clunky, heavy, and a bit difficult to manage. The GoTrax GKS is just the opposite! Lightweight and narrow, the GoTrax GKS makes maneuvering an electric scooter so much easier for kids.
The GKS features a unique foot-activated “throttle” that requires a slow start, and also keeps speeds lower than most electric scooters we’ve tested. With a max of just 7.5 MPH, the GoTrax is ideal for younger or less coordinated kids. And as the cherry on top, the GKS works like a regular kids scooter when the power runs out!
Other Kids Scooters to Consider
Not every scooter can be the best, so there are many scooters we’ve tested that didn’t make our Best Kids Scooters list. See below for our opinion on some popular scooters that didn’t make a top spot.
Hurtle 3 Wheeled
$59
FITS KIDS: 4 to 10
FEATURES: Light-up LED wheels, adjustable-height handlebar, optional seat (but we don’t really recommend the seat, see below)
What You Should Know About the Hurtle
The Hurtle 3 Wheeled Scooter is most similar in style to the Micro Maxi Deluxe and the LaScoota 2-in-1 scooters. Our kid testers loved this scooter for its bright colors and multi-colored LED wheel lights, but its performance wasn’t as impressive as its looks.
While the Hurtle does a great job moving straight forward and back, it has a more difficult time making quick turns than other three-wheeled scooters we’ve tested. But for a timid rider who is going to be moving slowly, this could definitely be a great budget purchase!
Despite offering great stability with its three-wheeled design, it isn’t as smooth of a ride as the more expensive Micro Maxi Deluxe. The Hurtle made much more noise while riding along sidewalks and was a bumpier ride as well. This didn’t seem to bother our testers that much, but if a smooth ride is important to you, you’ll want to take that into consideration.
The Hurtle Scooter comes with an optional seat that can be folded up. For our eight-year-old tester, the seat was not sturdy enough to hold her weight so we simply folded it up and spun it around to the front. It can also be permanently removed in just a couple of minutes using a screwdriver.
The seat was also a bit of a bust for our younger 4-year-old tester. The handlebar is too tall and is pretty much in a child’s face when sitting down, making it quite difficult to maneuver.
We Test Every Scooter We Recommend
Over the last seven years, we have tested dozens of kids’ scooters. Unlike other review sites, we keep our lists of favorites constantly updated, because we’re constantly testing new products, and even re-testing old ones.
We test every scooter we recommend. We won’t add a scooter to this list just because it’s selling well on Amazon. We don’t rely on Amazon or other reviewers to tell us what’s great. We always determine that for ourselves with our fleet of kids scooter testers.
So if you have specific questions about a specific product, please ask! One big benefit of personally testing and comparing products is that we can answer almost any question you have about them.
How to Choose the Best Scooter for Kids
Kids’ scooters are generally pretty simple, but they aren’t all created equal. Here’s a short summary of the most important things to look for to find the best scooter for your child – whether they’re 2 or 10!
Scooter Style
Kids’ scooters come in five general styles, we cover four of them in this article.
- Traditional kick scooter (think Razor)
- Kickboards (think Micro Maxi)
- Wiggle scooters (Y Fliker)
- Electric scooters (anything with a motor!)
- Trick or Pro Scooters (not reviewed here)
(1) Traditional Kick Scooters
Kick scooters were made popular in the U.S. by Razor, and they’re the style of scooter that dominate the market. If you’re unsure which style of scooter to get, a kick scooter is a safe bet. Kick scooters for kids or adults offer the same riding experience, they just differ in wheels size and overall size.
You steer a kick scooter like you steer a bike – by turning the handlebars to turn the front wheel. This motion can be more difficult for very young kids to control, which is why we recommend kickboard scooters for toddlers. (See next section.)
(2) Kickboard Scooters
Kickboard scooters originated with Micro Kickboards, and in recent years have become popular for their stability and unique ride. With three wheels instead of the traditional two, they help kids maintain their balance, and the scooter stays upright when a child gets off and walks away. Less worry = more fun!
They also have a unique lean-to-steer function like a skateboard. There is no turning of handlebars to turn the front wheel. Instead, a child leans their body in the direction they want to go. This limits kickboard scooters in their ability to execute sharp turns or maneuver quickly, but makes them much more stable for young riders.
We’ve found kickboard scooters to be more popular with kids 8-years-old and under, as they tend to be slower than standard scooters. There are many brands that have since copied this kickboard style, but Micro remains the best quality kickboard scooter brand out there.
(3) Wiggle Scooters
Wiggle scooters aren’t nearly as common as the other styles of kids scooters, but they certainly have their fan base. Not meant for going long distances, up hill, or commuting, wiggle scooters are meant for straight up good times!
Their design makes them difficult to maintain a straight line, as the funnest part is the drifting and 360 spinning. The best place to ride is in a larger open area, such as the middle of the street or a school playground after hours.
Our kid testers liken wiggle scooters to “dancing on a scooter”, because you have to shimmy your hips to get it to move, and then it spins you around like a DWTS dance partner!
(4) Electric Scooters for Kids
Electric scooters are all the craze for both kids and adults! Special electric scooters made for kids have lower maximum speeds and also require a running start, rather than being able to throttle to max speed immediately.
If you know you’re in the market for an electric scooter, check out our list of 10 Best Electric Scooters for Kids – we’ve tested and can personally vouch for every scooter on that list!
Quality and Price
Like everything in life, you get what you pay for. If you want a high-quality, smooth-rolling, quiet scooter, stick to brands like Micro.
Razor scooters and many scooters you’ll find on Amazon will definitely get the job done for a lower price, but these scooters tend to clack noisily on the sidewalk, and have slightly bumpier rides.
Handlebar Height and Width
Most kids’ scooters are generally similar in size, but entry-level scooters like the Razor A2 have shorter handlebar stems to accommodate younger riders. Smaller scooters also tend to have more narrow handlebars. Narrow handlebars are fine for really young kids, but can produce twitchy steering as your child gets bigger.
Many standard kick scooters and kickboard scooters have adjustable height handlebars to better fit kids as they grow, while trick scooters never adjust (for safety reasons). Most electric scooter handlebars don’t adjust, although some newer models do.
Wider decks are increasingly popular for toddlers and preschoolers, making it easier for them to remain stable on the scooter. The Razor A2 and similar scooters have very narrow decks, which some young kids find difficult to keep a sure footing on.
Scooters for older kids, like the Razor A5 and Micro Sprite, have slightly wider decks to accommodate kids’ growing feet.
Folding and Storage
Most traditional kick, kickboard, and wiggle scooters fold for compact storage or transportation. Trick scooters don’t fold, once again for safety reasons. Cheap electric scooters won’t fold, while more expensive models generally have that capability.
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