Get Your Kids Out of the House with These Bikes, Trikes, Skates, and Scooters
Because spring is definitely in the air.
When winter finally ends, all the indoor time with kids has started to grate on your sanity and you begin to feel like you’re living with a den of howler monkeys. Now that you're done obsessing over the weekly weather report looking for any sign of spring, here’s something constructive you can do: Take stock of your outdoor gear. Spring is finally here and your kids will have no excuse not to get out of the house!
We’ve assembled an awesome list of trikes, bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards that are so ready for the park (there’s even one for you!). I can almost hear the magic words: go outside and play!
Radio Flyer Deluxe Steer and Stroll Trike
A great way to get kids rolling, this trike has pedals that lock for when parents steer and a removable back handle for when a kid is ready to ride alone. The seat is adjustable for growing tots.
Strider Balance Bike
This balance bike is designed with a low seat so kids as young as 18 months can master it. And it is adjustable to fit kids up to three years of age.
Royal Baby Little Swan Bike
A dreamboat of a little bike, it comes with a basket, training wheels, bell and a rear carrier for giving friends a lift! Sizes available include 14, 16 and 18 inches.
Royal Baby BMX
This sturdy and versatile BMX-style bike comes with training wheels, water bottle, bell and an easily adjustable seat. Available in an array of colors and sizes.
Woom Pedal Bike
A lightweight and award-winning bike by Woom, it is designed to help kids improve riding and handling skills.
Firmstrong Urban Girl Beach Cruiser
This 20-inch single-speed cruiser provides a great introduction to laid-back relaxed riding. It includes an oversized seat with springs for comfort—oh, and just might induce a hasty move to a beach town.
Mongoose Standoff Mountain Bike
A rugged bike for kids who like to test the boundaries, it has 21 different speeds and a full suspension frame for a smooth ride.
Micro Mini Deluxe Kick Scooter
Smooth-gliding wheels and a low-to-the-ground deck make this scooter easy for little kids to master. The trip to school just got a lot more fun. Available in a range of colors.
Razor A5 Lux Scooter
A great scooter for older kids who are still young at heart, this scooter’s super-strong aircraft-grade aluminum t-tube and deck is ideal for big-kid riders.
Flybar Foam Maverick Pogo Stick
The Maverick gives kids a perfect introduction to pogo sticking. The handles are frame are covered in foam for safety. Much better than boincing off the walls!
Roller Derby Firestar Roller Skates
These retro-style skates are what childhood is made for.
Chicago Boys Sidewalk Roller Skate
The same goes for these, and they’re great for gliding the sidewalks!
Rimable Complete 22-Inch Skateboard
A great starter board for little kids, it comes in a fun range of colors.
KPC Pro Skateboard Complete
When they’re ready to upgrade from rookie, this pro-style board is made for popping and tricks.
Schwinn Adult Shuffle Scooter
You’re going to need to keep up with your kids—do it in style with this stunner by Schwinn—sweet!