A scooter is one of those gifts that never fail. But choosing the right one makes all the difference between a scooter that is used every day for years and one that ends up in the storage room before summer. The key is to pick the right model based on the child's age and stage.
At Älva, we are distributors of Micro, the leading Swiss brand for children's scooters. We'll explain which model is best for your child.
From the beginning: Micro 4in1
The Micro 4in1 is the scooter that grows with your child. It starts as a balance tricycle for the little ones and transforms into a three-wheeled scooter as the child progresses. It's the perfect option to start from 12 months and get years of use out of it. One product, four stages, zero frustrations.
✅ Ideal from 12 months
✅ Grows with the child
✅ Perfect as a first mobility gift
For those who are already riding: Mini Micro Deluxe
The Mini Micro is the world's best-selling three-wheeled scooter — and it's no coincidence. Stable, safe, easy to handle, and with a lean-to-steer design that teaches children to turn naturally, without handlebars. At Älva, we have the Deluxe Glow model, with wheels that light up as they roll. Undeniably, children's favorite.
For those who want to take it everywhere: Mini Micro Folding LED
Same features as the Mini Deluxe but with a key advantage: it folds. Perfect for families who travel, use public transport, or simply need to fit it in the trunk without hassle. Includes LED wheels.
✅ Approximately 2 to 5 years old
✅ Foldable and easy to transport
✅ LED wheels
For the older ones: Maxi Micro Deluxe
As the child grows, so does the scooter. The Maxi Micro Deluxe is the two-wheeled model for children aged 5 and up, with a rear brake, height-adjustable handlebar, and construction to withstand years of intensive use. The scooter children want to keep using at 10, 11, and 12 years old.
✅ From 5 years old
✅ Two wheels, rear brake
✅ Adjustable handlebar — grows with the child
Can't find the model you're looking for?
We stock the most popular models in-store, but we can order any model from the Micro range. If you have something specific in mind, write to us or stop by and we'll advise you.
Personalize it — because a scooter can also have personality
At Älva, we don't just sell scooters. We also have bells and animal heads for the handlebar — the detail that turns a scooter into your child's scooter. A complete gift, ready to be used.
One final piece of advice: a helmet is not optional
Before riding, the helmet. At Älva, we have helmets for all ages, approved and with models that children want to wear. Which is, after all, what matters.
All available models:
Micro 4in1 · Mini Micro Deluxe · Mini Micro Folding LED · Maxi Micro Deluxe · Helmet