How to choose sports equipment for a child? - Kidealo

How to choose sports equipment for a child?

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Sports and physical activity play an important role in every child's life. Toddlers learn about movement games from an early age and enjoy them both at home and in kindergarten. As a result of such activities, endorphins (so-called happiness hormones) are secreted, which affect the child's mood and well-being. Moreover, sports are an excellent opportunity to strengthen bonds with peers. Young people then learn the principles of cooperation and healthy competition. To make physical activity even safer and more varied - it is worth equipping the child with appropriate, age-appropriate, high-quality sports equipment.

Scoot & Ride: helmet for children XXS-S 1-5 years

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Scoot & Ride: kids helmet XXS-S 1-5 years
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Types of sports equipment for children

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Children can actively spend their time in many ways and they do it with great pleasure. How to effectively diversify this time for them and help them acquire other motor skills? Modern sports equipment can influence the development and improvement of brand new skills. What is worth equipping toddlers and teenagers with to make physical activity even more enjoyable for them? Here are some of the most popular options:

  • children's bicycle,
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  • skateboard (Humbaka),
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  • rollerblades or rollerblades (K2),
  • classic scooter,
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  • equipment for various sports (basketball basket, soccer goal),
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  • accessories, such as sports balls and mats,
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  • inflatables and swimming accessories (Filibaba, Liewood)
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  • sport equipment for corrective exercises (hula-hop, skipping rope, sash).
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In the winter season, you can equip your child with skis, snowboard, sled or skates. Snow games take place only in certain months of the year, hence children look forward to them even more impatiently!

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Choosing equipment for a child - age

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Children's equipment should be tailored to their age and ability. Different degrees of skill never preclude the possibility of improving them. Fortunately, manufacturers of sports equipment are characterized by this way of thinking and offer interesting solutions that encourage the child while learning. If a toddler is to learn to ride a bike, he should do it gradually. Starting on a cross-country bicycle or one with additional wheels, the child will improve his abilities without fear. In later stages, you can bet on a handlebar for learning how to really ride (still with the help of a parent), and later on a classic bicycle. Age-appropriate sports equipment is a guarantee of safe fun and learning.

Humbaka: children's fisk skateboard 22'' HT-891579

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Humbaka: children's fisk skateboard 22'' HT-891579

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Equipment for your child's favorite sports

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Children have their own personal preferences for their favorite physical activities. It is worth investing in sports equipment that youngsters enjoy using. If they show enthusiasm for playing with their peers, it's worth enabling them to practice various team games, such as basketball or soccer. Youngsters who enjoy non-standard walks with the family can try a joint trip on roller skates or scooters. With such equipment, you can see and explore a lot more than on a classic walk.

Alpina: children's bike helmet Ximo 47-51 cm

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Alpina: children's bicycle helmet Ximo 47-51 cm
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Sports equipment - design

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The older a child is, the better he knows what is more attractive to him! Sports equipment comes in different color variations. Everything is unique in its own way and refined in every detail. Knowing your kid's preferences, you can choose the right design - an important aspect that affects the child's overall satisfaction. Many sports accessories have been created, inspired by characters from fairy tales or comic books - this without the slightest doubt steals children's hearts.

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Sports equipment - safety accessories

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Whatever sport your child is into, he or she should be equipped with the right safety accessories. Sports equipment such as rollerblades or scooters provide the opportunity to move quickly in a short period of time - hence even the most experienced users can end up falling. Careful driving will not help if you accidentally run over a small pebble. Useful accessories that protect against the consequences of a fall or other unpleasant situations are:

  • special sports shoes,
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  • helmet for the head,
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  • elbow or knee pads,
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  • protective gloves,
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Strider: Strider Classic 12 cross-country bike

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Strider: Strider Classic 12 cross-country bicycle

Sports and exercise games for baby

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Sport has a positive impact on children's physical and mental health. Activity, especially outdoor activity, is an interesting way to spend time with family or peers. When choosing sports equipment, it should be tailored first and foremost to the child's age, preferences and abilities. Let the endorphins secrete abundantly every day!

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LittleLife: small reflective backpack ActiveGrip Butterfly 1+

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LittleLife: littleLife ActiveGrip reflective backpack Butterfly 1+
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