Kids Scooters

Kids scooters from first wobble to first trick. For toddlers we recommend the I-Glide 3-wheel, a lean-to-steer scooter with a low deck and a matching helmet, or the Globber Primo if you want light-up wheels and a fold. Globber's Go Up range converts from ride-on to scooter for the littlest riders, and the Vital First Scooter is the budget pick. When they are ready for a real stunt scooter, usually around five to eight, the Root Type R Mini is the next step.

Choosing a first scooter

Two things matter for a kid's first scooter: three wheels and a low deck. Three wheels mean they can stand on it without balancing, and lean-to-steer means they turn by leaning the way their body already wants to. A low deck makes stepping on and off easy and keeps falls short. Light-up wheels are not a gimmick; a kid who loves the lights rides more.

Our picks

  • I-Glide 3-wheel kids scooter. Australian-owned, lean-to-steer, six colours and a matching I-Glide kids helmet. The one we recommend first for toddlers and preschoolers.
  • Globber Primo and Primo Plus. The classic three-wheeler with light-up wheels, in foldable and glow versions, with the Junior and Elite as the other sizes in the family.
  • Globber Go Up. Ride-on, walking bike and scooter in one, with a seat and parent steering, for riders from 15 months. The one scooter that grows from toddler to school age.
  • Globber Flow range. The next size up for primary-school kids who have outgrown the three-wheeler but are not ready for a stunt scooter.
  • Vital First Scooter and Tyke. The budget three-wheelers, simple and solid.

What comes next

Once a kid is landing bunny hops and asking about the skatepark, it is time for a proper stunt scooter. The Root Industries Type R Mini is built for five to eight year olds, and our Root size guide matches every complete to height and age. Add an I-Glide or Fasen helmet from the helmets page and they are set.

Why buy a kids scooter from Syndicate

Genuine Globber, I-Glide and Vital scooters from their Australian distributors, price-checked against Australian stores, rider owned since 2016. Complete scooters ship at a flat rate by state, shown at checkout, from $25 in Queensland and $30 interstate, and you have 90 days to return an unused scooter.

Frequently asked questions

What age is a 3-wheel scooter for?

Most kids are ready for a lean-to-steer three-wheeler around two to three, and ride one until about five or six. The Globber Go Up starts earlier at 15 months because it begins as a ride-on with a seat.

Which kids scooter is best?

For a first scooter we recommend the I-Glide 3-wheel or the Globber Primo. Both are lean-to-steer, low to the ground and tough. The I-Glide has a matching helmet; the Globber folds and lights up.

When should a child move to a stunt scooter?

When they are confidently riding a three-wheeler and want to jump things, usually five to eight. The Root Industries Type R Mini is the stunt scooter sized for that age, and our size guide covers the rest.

Do kids scooters ship free?

No. Kids scooters ship at a flat rate by state, shown at checkout, from $25 in Queensland and $30 interstate ($45 to New Zealand). Parts and helmets ship free over $250, $10 under.

Do you sell spare parts for kids scooters?

Yes. Replacement wheels, brakes, grips and axle packs for the I-Glide 3-wheel are on the hardware page.

What if it is the wrong size when it arrives?

You have 90 days to return an unused scooter in its packaging. Message us first and we will sort an exchange or refund.

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