Kick scooter sizing
What size scooter for a 2 year old?
A typical 2 year old (34 in tall) needs a 3-wheel lean-to-steer kick scooter with the handlebar set between 17 and 20 in from the ground, which is hip to waist height. Choose a bar that adjusts through that range and a weight rating well above 27 lb so it lasts.
Most 2 year olds are learning to push with one foot while both hands steer; a low, wide 3-wheel deck with lean-to-steer is the whole point.
Handlebar height for a 2 year old
| Child height | Hip (bar low) | Waist (bar high) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 in (shorter) | 16 in | 19 in |
| 34 in (typical) | 17 in | 20 in |
| 37 in (taller) | 19 in | 22 in |
Heights are CDC 50th percentile for age 2, boys and girls averaged. The hip-to-waist rule is the convention kick-scooter makers size their adjustable bars around: lower gives more control, higher is more comfortable for cruising.
Kick scooters whose listing covers age 2
| Scooter | Price | Listing says |
|---|---|---|
| Gotrax K03 Kids Kick Scooter | $29.99 | 4 in wheels |
| Campior Red Mini 3 Wheel Scooter for Kids | $31.69 | 110 lb max · 120 mm wheels · ages 2+ |
| Radio Flyer Kids Scooter | $34.99 | ages 2-5 |
| Radio Flyer Glider Jr. Scooter with Light Up Wheels | $34.99 | ages 2-5 |
| Hurtle ScootKid 3 Wheel Toddler Child Mini Ride On Toy | $34.99 | 80 mm wheels |
| Lifemaster Kids Scooter | $35.74 | 110 lb max |
| Radio Flyer My 1st Scooter | $36.76 | ages 2-5 |
| Gotrax KS1 Kids Kick Scooter | $37.99 | 100 lb max · ages 2-8 |
| Gotrax Kids Kick Scooter | $37.99 | check listing |
| Gotrax KS1 Kids Kick Scooter | $37.99 | check listing |
| ZIFFY JOVA ZIFFY 3 Wheel Scooter for Kids 3-5 | $37.99 | 110 lb max |
| Gotrax KS3 Kids Kick Scooter | $44 | 100 lb max · ages 2-8 |
| Hurtle 3 Wheeled Scooter for Kids | $47.69 | 132 lb max · 80 mm wheels · ages 1+ |
| Hurtle 3 Wheeled Scooter for Kids | $47.99 | 132 lb max · 80 mm wheels · ages 1+ |
Scooters for a 2 year old, and a XS (toddler) helmet
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Other ages
- Scooter size for a 3 year old
- Scooter size for a 4 year old
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- Scooter size for a 6 year old
- Scooter size for a 7 year old
- Scooter size for a 8 year old
- Scooter size for a 9 year old
- Scooter size for a 10 year old
- Scooter size for a 11 year old
- Scooter size for a 12 year old
Questions riders ask
What size scooter does a 2 year old need?
Set the handlebar between hip and waist height. For a typical 2 year old at 34 in that is about 17 to 20 in from the ground. Measure your own child standing in shoes, since heights at any age vary by 5 in or more, and pick a scooter whose adjustable bar range covers the measurement with room to grow.
Should a 2 year old ride a 3-wheel or 2-wheel scooter?
At 2, a 3-wheel lean-to-steer scooter is usually the right call. It stays upright when the child stops, steers by leaning, and builds the balance a 2-wheel scooter needs. Most kids switch to two wheels around age 5, once they can glide with both feet on the deck and use the brake.
What helmet size does a 2 year old wear?
A typical 2 year old's head measures about 48 cm around, usually a XS (toddler) helmet. Measure about 1 in above the eyebrows and choose a CPSC-certified helmet whose stated fit range covers the number; the helmet size calculator converts inches to centimeters.
Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.