What are the Best Scooters for 5 and 6 Year Olds?

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Well known brand Micro's 3 wheel scooter for older kids is outstanding in it's field.  Recommended for kids aged 5 to 12 years, with a height range of between 110cm to 152cm, it's an ideal scooter for 5 and 6 year olds with plenty of growing room.

The big wins with this scooter are the smooth, quiet and quick ride. It's been engineered to perfection and is made with high quality, durable materials.

It's super light to carry at just 2.9kg.

With a huge height adjustment, you can set the handlebar height at any point between 72cm and 91cm. This ensures the scooter is the correct height for your child. It's also easy to adjust on the go if a sibling or friends wants a quick blast.

A grippy silicone deck adds to the stability of the scooter - no worries about slipping!

All parts on the Micro are replaceable and repairable and with some tlc you can keep this scooter on the road indefinitely.

There are various versions of the Maxi Micro deluxe scooter including a foldable version and a version with light up wheels. The Maxi Micro featured above is the classic version. It doesn't fold but you can take the stem out of the base for easy storage.

Foldable Maxi Micro Scooter

Read an indepth analysis of the maxi micro on our 3 wheel scooters for older children page.

Also, check out a comparison of the maxi micro and micro sprite 

3Style Scooter

If you're looking for an affordable 3 wheel scooter designed for older children, check out the 3style scooter. Kids will love the include spin and flash PU wheels. Parents will love the adjustable and foldable handlebar.

There's 4 different height adjustments starting at 58.5cm and moving to 78.5cm, 82.5cm & 86.5cm

It is a lot cheaper than the Maxi Micro but there are a few compromises on the features. It's heavier than the Micro at 3.3kg. The handlebar doesn't adjust as high (86.5cm compared to 92cm) so it won't last your child quite as long.

You can buy replacement parts on the 3style website which include the wheels. However, not every part can be replaced like on the micro so it's not going to last forever.

Read more about the 3style featured on the 3 wheel scooters for older children page.

The Micro Cruiser is a big wheel scooter aimed at kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. The minimum height recommendation for the Micro Cruiser is 110cm. Big wheel scooters can be better for cruising. You can scoot faster and further with less effort. Bigger wheels are often preferred by younger kids as they offer a more stable feel.

This scooter also comes in black, purple red  aqua and blue (all colours link to amazon.co.uk)

Like all micro scooters, the Cruiser is well designed and excellent quality. All  parts are designed to be repairable and replaceable if they wear out so this scooter can last for years and for more than one child! It saves the scooter from landfill.

Here are some of the cruiser's features:

Adjustable handlebar : the handlebar can be adjusted as your child grows from 74cm to 88cm. It is recommended for kids between 110cm and 146cm (ages 5 to 10).

Stability - this scooter has lots of features to give it a stable feel. The deck is low to the ground. A deck which is low to the ground is advantageous as little feet don't have to reach far to push along. The big wheels and wider handlebars give great control.

Wheels - the  200mm wheels are bigger than standard. This will allow them to absorb shocks from bumps in the road more efficiently leading to a smoother ride. Bigger wheels mean that kids can go faster and further with less effort needed to pick up the pace.

Steering - the steering is controlled via the handlebar like you would find on a bike.

Foldable - the scooter is foldable.

Weight - as this scooter has bigger wheels it does add to its weight, which is 4.5kg. So if you're looking for a lighter scooter, there are better options.

If you're looking for inexpensive fun scooter, the Ozbozz unicorn scooter with light up wheels could be what you're looking for.

It's handy features include 3 adjustable height settings and a convenient fold and lock mechanism.

The flashing wheels are a hit with young kids.

One downside of this Ozbozz scooter is the quality is not going to rival a JD Bug or Micro scooter. The handlebar doesn't have the same range of adjustment as these scooters and the quality of the wheels and build isn't  as good.

However, if you're looking for a pink budget scooter with some cool, flashy features, this is a good choice.

The Madd Gear Mini Pro rascal is designed from the youngest of stunt scooter riders, the kids with a little dare devil inside them! This scooter has been very much sized down so it's a good choice for a small 5 year old. It has smaller bars to accommodate younger and smaller kids with a recommended height range of 76cm to 112cm. It is perfectly sized, designed and balanced for younger riders to control. Here are some measurements and specs.

Bar height and width - the bars are short at 48cm (18") in height so easier for little kids to manage at the skate park.  The bar width is 40cm (16")

Total height of scooter - the total height of the scooter is 68 cm

Deck - the deck measures 43cm (17") by 10cm (4"). It's much shorter than a standard deck making it easy to manage.

Total weight - at just 2.94kg the light weight of this scooter will make it easier for small, light kids to do jumps and tricks.

Wheels - the wheels measure 100mm and have composite cores with high speed PU.

Scooters with air filled/ pneumatic tyres have many pros and cons.

Air tyres are much better for providing traction on wet surfaces. They are brilliant for scootering through muddy puddles or when it's been raining.

Additionally, they offer a cushioned ride over uneven terrain making them ideal for surfaces such as gravel and cobbles. They are more comfortable to ride on pavements as the tyres absorb the impact from bumps and cracks along the way.

On the downside these types of scooters are heavier, so can be a  harder for young kids to control and manoeuvre. They also tend to be more expensive.

The Bike Star scooter is designed for kids from age 5 years. It's a super strong scooter with a steel framework and an impact resistant glittering metallic paint finish, all contributing to the scooter's durable life span.

The 10" air filled wheels on quality rims guarantee a comfortable and smooth ride.

There is a height adjustable handlebar with a minimum height of 67cm and a maximum of 74cm, perfect for kids from 105cm tall.  The skid-proof footplate measures 29cm by 12cm which is smaller in length than a standard scooter so perfect for smaller feet to control.

Steel bearings make the scooter easy for little ones to steer.  There is both a hand brake and a rear foot brake so a choice of ways to come to a halt.

Another bonus is that the scooter comes 90% assembled with a simple final assembly required. Not too much work before you're on the road! It also a side kickstand.

It weighs 6.2kg so it is heavier than other scooters for this age group. This is to be expected due to the extra weight of the large pneumatic tyres and the steel frame.

More 2 Wheel Scooters

Whether you have a 5 or 6 year old that's never ridden a scooter with 2 wheels or a child that is completely confident on one, there are many more great 2 wheel scooters on the market. Many 2 wheel scooters for this age have additional fun features such as lights. There are also scooters which feature characters from their favourite TV shows or movies.

The Micro Sprite scooters are 2 wheel scooters from the same company that makes the maxi and micro mini scooters.  The Sprite is aimed at kids from aged 5 to 12 years with a height range between 110cm and 152cm. It's more expensive than other 2 wheel kick scooters but is an investment. It can last for years and be passed on to younger siblings.

The stand out feature on the Micro Sprite is it's smooth, quiet and quick ride. The high quality 100mm 88A nylon core high rebound PU wheels are hardwearing and ideal for cruising along the streets.

The handlebar has a huge height adjustment range and can be set at any height between 66 cm to 96 cm.  The scooter folds for easy carrying and storage.

It weighs 2.7kg. so is super light for young kids to control and parents to carry. The steering on this scooter is excellent. It steers like a bike with 360 degree turning.

Another plus point is the kick stand which most scooters don't have. It can stand up when you store or park it. ​No lying it on the ground at the park, which helps prevent scratches to the paintwork.

Is the micro sprite worth the money? See a comparison between the JD Bug Original Scooter and the Micro Sprite to help you make up your mind.

If you're after a fun, cheap scooter, there are lots of themed scooters available.

Character scooters tend to be cheaper than other scooters.
They are fun to ride but normally the quality isn't as good. Additionally, they may not last too long. However, kids love their fun factor.

The scooter featured is a dinosaur folding scooter which also has light up wheels.
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It features a foam grip handles, a height adjustable handlebar and folds down for storage.