Originally I purchased a scooter by a different brand name at a store but it was so big and heavy that it was too much for my 3 year old. Maybe it was made for bigger kids? I returned it and bought this one from amazon and it's great. Well made, solid and light. I've tried it and seems to have no problem supporting my grown man weight so I'm sure it will last to be passed down to my 1 year old when she's ready.