gandpsmommy Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 for my 6yo ds and 8yo dd, scooters or rollerblades? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 scooters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto3 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 scooters. my kids love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delighted3 Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 and they can just pick them up and go, unlike roller blades which take time to take on and off. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 I totally agree...we have both and the scooters get used A LOT more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 At my house, it would be scooters. My kids were the only ones with scooters when we first moved here 6 years ago. Most of the other kids got scooters that first Christmas. Scooters can be used for a lot longer than rollerblades, since you outgrow rollerblades as quickly as you outgrow shoes, but only preschool scooters get outgrown. Be sure to buy Razor brand. The brand makes a difference with scooters. I actually scooter more than my kids do now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Scooters. My parents bought my son a Razor scooter when he was 4. He was too young for it. It sat in the garage until this past spring when he turned 9 and now he uses it ALL the time. He loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 My son had both and scooters have definately gotten more use. He has actually worn the wheels off a couple. Scooters also have another advantage - they can ride them no matter what size shoe they wear. About 2 months after we bought our son roller blades, his foot grew 2 sizes and he coldn't wear them any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Another benefit of the scooters is that the kids can share them with friends/guests, which is difficult and sometimes impossible with rollerblades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Given the age of your twosome, I'd like to make a suggestion concerning Rollerblades. As others have noted, kids quickly outgrow these during their growth spurts. But that means that you can often pick up a used pair in great condition for little money. Check your local charity shop (Goodwill, Salvation Army). When my son was ready for a pair of good quality skates, we purchased an adjustable pair. They made it through two seasons of roller hockey and then were passed along to another boy on the team. When we replaced these, we found a "used" pair at Play it Again, Sports that had only been worn once or twice. About scooters: my son loved his Razor on which he too replaced the wheels. Fortunately he only had a few scrapes, but we know two kids who broke their arms in scooter incidents. Given the young ages of your two, please consider some protective equipment as well. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Scooters would have more longevity, since they won't outgrow them as quickly. What do you think they might prefer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 We have both and scooters get used daily while the rollerblades only a couple times a month (if that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 scooters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Scooters. But *helmets* no matter what you choose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgm Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 It depends...scooters became old here and were ditched for skateboards, which were ditched b/c the nearest skateboard park is 45 min. Rollerblades evolved into roller hockey as the skills increased, as parking lots are always available to youth who are behaving appropriately. That said, I'd pick on interest level and athletic ability. Skates are harder for some at 6 than scooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Scooters in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisGrip Posted November 14, 2009 Share Posted November 14, 2009 Scooters here, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Well, in an amazing stroke of irony, we found a razor scooter on clearance for $10 while grocery shopping last night. Dd had $10 to spend and decided to buy it. So, I guess my dilemma is solved. Btw, we are very safety-conscious. Both kids will be wearing their bike helmets while riding. Ds also has skateboarding pads that he might have to wear, as he is a bit more daring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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