I find a folding kids scooter to be a better option than scooters that break down into two pieces. Sure, they’re easy to assemble and take apart with the click of a button, but they’re in two separate pieces. Things get lost, things shift around, and after a long drive, I don’t want to be looking for a set of handlebars while trying to unload the car. A folding kick scooter is always in one piece.
So if you’re taking the scooter along, foldability and weight need to be considered when deciding what to pack for a road trip with kids.
You won’t always be able to get away with this, as a toddler scooter, usually the three wheeled kind, will not fold down. Also, a kids stunt scooter should not fold, or adjust. We talk about this is the buying guide, but the best kick scooter must be able to handle the force of the rider’s weight as they land multiple jumps and tricks. Folding scooters and adjustable scooters pose a risk of injury. In these cases, make sure you get something light weight.