Wrist guards are no longer recommended as part of kids' scooter safety gear.
Wrist guards can can impair a child's ability to grip the handle and steer the scooter.
Always wear proper safety gear, including a helmet and knee and elbow pads to help prevent injuries. Knee pads will help prevent injuries to the knee and elbow. Most injuries from scooter-related accidents have resulted when a rider falls off of a scooter. According to the CPSC, fractures and dislocations of the arms and hands account for 29 percent of most scooter injuries. Look left, right, and left again before proceeding.