can you recommend a childs scooter

[bab]

I need one with a wide platform if possible.  My DD is 8 and kind of tall.  Razor scooters are too skinny for her.  Does your child have one that you love?

[DotAndBuzz]

Do you need it to balance itself? Like, have 3 or 4 wheels? Or do you want a 2 wheel version?

[bab]

3 or 4 wheels would be great!

I'm eyeing a tricycle for her but I can't pull the trigger on the $460 price tag

[bab]

It just can't be a toddler scooter...She's like 50 inches tall

[DotAndBuzz]

www.amazon.com/Fuzion-F0712-Pink-Sport-Scooter/dp/B004FKHNZG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372125335&sr=8-3&keywords=4+wheel+scooter

This one looks kind of cool, with a larger base, but I haven't tried it out.

We have the radio flyer one with 3 wheels, but it is definitely a toddler one. Doesn't really steer well, kind of stiff, but perfect for a kid who doesn't really want to go fast.

[DotAndBuzz]

oh, here's a link to the same one in a different color, I think, but with more detailed specs and reviews.

www.amazon.com/Fuzion-Sport-4-Wheel-Scooter-Yellow/dp/B00431N1MG/ref=pd_sbs_sg_1

[bab]

Thanks for the recs!!

[speckledfrog]

What about a Y scooter? I saw a kid on one at the store last week and it looked neat.

www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13084919

[bab]

Jun 24, 2013 21:17:23 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

What about a Y scooter? I saw a kid on one at the store last week and it looked neat.

www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13084919

Those look really cool.  I may try it but I am concerned that my DD does not have the coordination necessary to get her (pushing) foot up on the platform while she is in motion. 

Worst case scenario is we just give it to my other DD though so no harm no foul.  Those things look like fun!

[kristie]

We have the mini kick. These scooters are amazing, pricey but amazing. The maxi kick would probably work for her. You can read the reviews on amazon about why these are the best. We had friends rave about this brand and we found it at that specialty toy store, learning express.

www.kickboardusa.com/mobile.php

[zoidberg]

Your girls are EIGHT!?!!?!?!

*faints*

[Marmee]

Mini/maxi kick for sure! I've bought 3 of these for my girls.

[bab]

Jun 24, 2013 22:34:17 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Your girls are EIGHT!?!!?!?!

*faints*

I know.  It is so crazy!!!

[textbookcase]

Jun 24, 2013 22:34:17 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Your girls are EIGHT!?!!?!?!

*faints*

Right, wut?!? They're like 4!

What is happening to our children?!