From our point of view, it was very simple to assemble and only took a couple of minutes to put together and make sure that it was secure before using. It seems extremely strong and durable and should stand up to a child’s use. The easy extendable adjustment that can be made to ensure that it is the right size for your child is excellent. We would recommend using a safety helmet just in case. We found it best to use in big open spaces rather than going up and down on the pavement. Personally, I wouldn’t let the kids ride this in the house (unless you have lots of space of course) and when outdoors make sure there are no cars, parked or otherwise, as it would be so easy to scratch one or scoot into their path, and with being down so low visibility might be impeded.

Spring-loaded rear-wheel brakes allow the rider to bring the scooter to a slow and controlled stop, so you won’t have to worry about your little one’s flying off the scooter if they brake too fast. Riding the Swayer does take a bit of getting used to. To ride, you sit on the seat (strong and durable moulded plastic seat), put your feet in front of you on the handlebars, hold on to the handlebar grips and then “swing” the handlebar left / right to get moving. It does take some practice, especially trying not to put your feet on the ground and run along like you are driving a Fred Flintstone car, you need to sway from side to side. Once you get the hang of the swaying movement of the handlebars it really is easy to manoeuvre and because the rider is sitting only 12cm off the ground the lower centre of gravity makes it a very stable ride. The Swayer can be used indoors (if you have the room and smooth floors, it doesn’t work on carpets) or outdoors (make sure that you follow the safety guidance). This sit-down ride-on scooter is perfect for helping kids to develop motor skills, balance and coordination. Used correctly and safely this is an excellent alternative to a scooter and will see the kids having hours and hours of fun.

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The new and upgraded, high quality plastic seat of the JD Bug Swayer is now bigger and better, making it a more comfortable ride for users! The seats sits only 120mm off the floor giving the Swayer a really low centre of gravity. The seat is also deep moulded and designed to hold your child securely when in use. Scooters, bikes, roller/in-line skates or even shoes with wheels in the heels, these seem to be the things that make it on to a list of children’s gift lists year in, year out. Any toy that gets kids off their screens and mobile phones and out in the fresh air playing and having fun must be the perfect gift. When I was growing up, having a bike or scooter would see us outside for hours, generally only coming in for mealtimes. Before using there is some safety advice to be aware of and follow: continuous adult supervision is required, never use near cars or other vehicles, do not use near roads / streets / swimming pools / stairs / hills or sloped driveways, do not use barefoot or wearing sandals, keep shoelaces out of the way of the wheels, and wear protection equipment such as a helmet, knee and elbow pads.

Our first average we look at for JD Bug Kids Swayer Balance Board is to judge it against other products from the same brand, in this case it’s JD Bug. This tells us that there are a total of 16 JD Bug products at Skatehut. Four, swing action wheels are perfectly positioned to give the JD Bug Swayer stability and easy manoeuvrability.JD Bug are an industry leader in children's mobility products, reknowned for manufacturing innovative products that deliver fun and exciting, but also safe and educational experiences to children. JD Bug are one of the founding fathers of the scooter industry and specialise in folding scooters. Most of the JD Bug scooters we sell are for younger children and are more aimed at recreational use, however JD Bug do also have a range of stunt scooters. The seat is a very high-quality and strong deep moulded plastic seat, securely attached to an iron frame. The frame can easily be adjusted a couple of notches so that it grows with the child, extending the usability of the Swayer which should give you several years use from it. The PU wheels are strong and durable and can easily be replaced when wear and tear starts to show or there is any damage.