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Skates for Toddlers and Young Children, from Size EU 26

Small adjustable quad skates for toddlers and young children

All start at EU 26. Add a helmet and pads for KSh 400 more.

Little feet need small, steady skates. Our smallest pairs start at EU 26, which fits a foot of about 16 cm. They are quad skates, which are the gentlest way for a young child to start.

Can a toddler use skates?

A young child can use skates once they walk, run and balance steadily, which for most children is from about age 4. Choose quad skates, which stand steadier, in a size that fits today. Our smallest skates start at EU 26, about a 16 cm foot, and cost KSh 5,499, or KSh 5,899 with a helmet and pads.

Updated by The Skates for Kids Kenya team

Our smallest skates

Skates Smallest size Foot length Skates only With helmet and pads
Pink Princess quads XS: EU 26 to 30 about 16 to 18.5 cm KSh 5,499 KSh 5,899
Pink adjustable quads XS: EU 26 to 30 about 16 to 18.5 cm KSh 5,499 KSh 5,899
Blue quads XS: EU 26 to 30 about 16 to 18.5 cm KSh 5,499 KSh 5,899
Red quad skates XS: EU 26 to 30 about 16 to 18.5 cm KSh 5,499 KSh 5,899

If your child's foot is shorter than about 16 cm, wait a little. Skates that are too big make balance much harder.

Is your little one ready to skate?

Age is only a rough guide. Look for these signs instead:

  • They walk and run without tripping often.
  • They can stand on one foot for a few seconds.
  • They can follow simple instructions like "bend your knees" and "stop".
  • They want to try, and are not being pushed into it.

If most of these are true, your child is probably ready. Our guide on what age kids can start skating goes into more detail.

Make the first sessions short and soft

Young children tire quickly and learn best in short bursts. Here is a simple start:

  1. Gear on first. Helmet, then pads, then skates.
  2. Start on grass or a rug. The wheels barely roll, so your child can practise standing and marching safely.
  3. Hold both hands. Walk backwards in front of them on a smooth surface while they shuffle forward.
  4. Teach the fall. Show them how to bend the knees and drop onto the knee pads.
  5. Stop at 10 to 15 minutes. End while they are still having fun.

Our guide on how to teach a child to skate covers the next steps.

Gear for small skaters

Young children fall more often, so protection matters most at this age. That is why we suggest the helmet and pads option for every young skater. It adds a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards for KSh 400 more.

Check the helmet fit every time: level on the head, two fingers above the eyebrows and a snug chin strap.

Frequently asked questions

What is the smallest skate size you sell?
The smallest skate size we sell is EU 26, in all four of our quad skates. The XS pair adjusts from EU 26 to EU 30.
Can a 3-year-old use skates?
A 3-year-old can try skates if their feet fit EU 26 and they balance well, but most children find it easier from about age 4. Keep sessions very short and hold their hands.
Are quad or inline skates better for toddlers?
Quad skates are better for toddlers and young children, because two rows of wheels keep them steady. Inline skates are best left until balance is strong.
How do toddlers stop on skates?
Our toddler skates do not rely on brakes. Young children learn to stop with the plough stop and by stepping onto grass, both of which are easy at low speed. Our guide on how to stop on skates shows each method.
Does my toddler need a helmet for skating?
Your toddler needs a helmet for skating from the very first session. Young children fall often, and a helmet protects the head. The helmet and pads option adds one, plus six pads, for KSh 400 more.
Can young children skate indoors?
Young children can skate indoors on a smooth, clear floor such as tiles. Move furniture and rugs out of the way and keep sessions supervised.
How do I hold my child while they learn?
You hold your child while they learn by facing them, walking backwards and holding both hands at their waist height. Let go for short moments once they feel steady.
Will toddler skates last as my child grows?
Toddler skates in our shop last as your child grows because they adjust. The XS pair covers EU 26 to 30, which is five shoe sizes.

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