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Buying Guide 2022: Best Baby Food Storage (6 expert tips)

The Best Baby Food Storage Containers for storing and freezing homemade baby food. Plus – 6 expert tips on how to store baby food, as well as a how-to guide on freezing and thawing your own baby food, FAQs, pros and cons and so much more!

Medically reviewed and co-written by Lauren Braaten, Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).

Best Baby Food Storage Containers

Want to make your own homemade baby food, but are not sure the best way to store it?

Then this post is for you!

Regardless if you are making homemade purees or going with the baby-led weaning approach to feeding your baby, you will need some small fridge and freezer-safe containers to store your baby’s food in.

Below you will find my tried-and-true storage containers at all price points, along with my guide on how to freeze and thaw baby food purees., FAQs, pros and cons of each container, as well as 6 tips on the best way to store baby food.

How to Make Baby Food Video

Watch this video to see how easy it is to make and store your own baby food!

Top Baby Food Freezer Storage Containers

If you just want to cut straight to the chase – these are our absolute favorite storage containers for baby food.

Baby Food Trays

WEESPROUT Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray – great 10-sectioned baby food tray that holds 1. 5oz each, but has a 1 oz fill line for smaller portions. Is made out of premium food-grade silicone and has a plastic lid for easy stacking. These trays or worth their price and we would recommend getting a couple of their fun color trays so you can easily stock up on your homemade baby food.

4 Pack of Silicone Ice Cube Molds Tray with Lid – This is a newer purchase for us and so far the quality has been great and you can’t beat the price for 4 trays! The trays are made out of food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastic and each cube gives you 1oz of baby food.

Glass Baby Food Storage

WEESPROUT Glass Baby Food Storage Containers – We absolutely love these jars! You get 12 colorful glass jars that hold 4oz each. Great for storing baby food purees as well as yogurts, overnight oats, chia seed pudding for toddlers and kids. While the price is a little high, you will get many years worth out of these jars. Well worth the investment in our opinion.

Babymoov Glass Food Storage Containers – I love that this set comes with two different sizes of containers – 4oz and 8oz. This is great if you have a baby that is a bigger eater and needs more than an ounce or two of purees at each meal.

Plastic Baby Food Containers

WEESPROUT Leakproof Baby Food Storage – just as amazing as their glass jars, just with a smaller price tag! This set comes with 12 colorful 4oz jars made out of BPA free high-quality polypropylene plastic. I also love that this plastic version is easier (and lighter) to toss into your diaper bag for a quick baby meal on the run.

OXO Tot Baby Blocks Freezer Storage Containers – a great smaller set that contains 4 – 4oz PVC, BPA, and phthalate-free jars and a storage tray. Great space-saver system that helps keep your jars of baby purees organized and tidy. Plus, you can easily stack more trays on top of each other if you need a bigger freezer stash.

Full Review of each Container: for our full reviews on each of the above products, including pros and cons, go to the end of this guide.

Other Helpful Tools
  • Stasher Bags – these silicone reusable bags can hold your frozen cubes of baby food purees.
  • ZipLock Bags – another option for storing your frozen purees in.

How to Freeze Baby Food

When making homemade baby food purees, your freezer is about to become your best friend, allowing you to keep several weeks’ worth of baby purees at the ready.

For more information on how to make your own baby food, check out my Ultimate Guide on Making Your Own Baby Food!

  • After making your puree, let it cool until just warm.
  • Spoon the puree into your choice of baby food storage container.
  • Cover your container with a lid or plastic wrap, and place in the freezer.
  • Let the puree freeze completely before you crack the purees out of the tray and place the cubes into a plastic freezer zip-lock or stasher bag. If using jars, the frozen purees would stay in the jars.
  • Label each bag or jar with the name of the puree and the date you made it.

How to Thaw Baby Food

Thawing may seem like a no-brainer, but it never hurts to know your options. There are three different ways to thaw purees:

Microwave

Take the frozen puree cubes that you want to serve out of your freezer, place them in a glass container, and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring every time. The puree is ready when it is just warm to your touch.

Grab two clean spoons, one for you and one for your baby, and test your puree before serving.

Some infants like their puree cold, warm, or really warm, and some will devour it no matter the temperature. You will get to know your baby’s personal preferences as the two of you bond over food.

Fridge

This one takes the longest time, but it is a great alternative to using a microwave.

Take the frozen puree cubes you want to serve out of your freezer, and place them in glass containers with airtight lids and leave in the fridge for 12 to 16 hours. Do not leave the puree in the container to thaw on the counter or anywhere out of the fridge, as bacteria will start to grow at a rapid rate – which is definitely not good.

The puree will be cold but thawed, so if your baby likes her puree warmed, you’ll have to finish the job using the microwave or stovetop method.

Stovetop

In the smallest saucepan, you can find, place the frozen puree cubes you want to serve, and gently thaw them on medium-low heat until warm, stirring occasionally.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you store homemade baby food?

You can store homemade purees in the fridge for up to 5 days or up to 4 months in the freezer. For small finger foods, depending on the item, you can store those in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Is it better to store baby food in glass or plastic?

You can do either! Just make sure to use plastic containers that are BPA-free and container no scratches or dents. To keep the plastic in tact, be sure to wash the containers by hand and do not place in the microwave.

6 Expert Tips on Storing Baby Food
  • Do Not Overfill: it’s important not to overfill any baby food storage container as the purees will expand slightly when freezing.
  • Label Purees: in order to know what you are feeding baby, it’s important to label your purees while they are freezing in the storage containers and when they are stored in freezer bags. Make sure you put the name of the puree as well as the date you made it on. Putting the date on it helps you remember when the puree will expire.
  • Keep Some/Freeze Some: whenever you make a puree, put several ounces in the fridge for your little one to enjoy that week, then freeze the rest of the batch for her to finish up at a later date.
  • Dedicate Space in Freezer: I found it helpful to dedicate a certain space in the freezer (a shelf or drawer) just for your homemade baby food purees. That way you don’t have to go rummaging around your freezer trying to find a puree when your baby is already hungry for dinner. I also found this helpful so that I could take a quick look in my freezer to know exactly how much purees we had on hand and when I would need to make some more.
  • Have Multiple Storage Containers on Hand: while not cheap, having multiple storage containers on hand is really needed to be able to have a good freezer stash of your own baby food. I usually recommend having at least 4 storage trays or 2 sets of jars. This way you can make and store a good amount of purees for the weeks ahead. With the trays, you will freeze the purees in them and then once frozen you can pop out the cubes and place them into a freezer bag, thus leaving you with more trays to work with. For the baby food jars, you will freeze the purees in the jars but they do not pop out, you have to thaw and serve the purees in order to get the jar ready for the next round of food. Either work great, just depends on how you work in your kitchen.
  • What to Look For: regardless of which jars or trays you go with, look for a freezer-safe and dish-washer-safe brand, cuz I know you have better things to do than handwash dishes!

More Resources

Here are some more in-depth guides that will help you feed your baby!

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  • Best Baby Cereals
  • Beaba Babycook Neo Review

Key Features

  • Includes 10 sections that hold 1.5 ounce each, with a 1-ounce fill line for smaller portions
  • 100% food-grade silicone
  • Reinforced bottom with a sturdy build for stacking multiple trays
  • Non-stick for easy food removal
  • Easy clip-on lid provides coverage
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Available in a variety of fun colors

Why Our Experts Love it

No more time spent looking for lost container lids! We love this compact, all-in-one baby food storage design. It’s ultra-durable, unbreakable, and made with 100% food-grade silicone, which means no harmful chemicals contacting your baby’s food.

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Multiple sections make it possible to mix and match flavors for a balanced meal
  • 100% food-grade silicone
  • Sturdy design makes it easy to stack multiple trays at once
  • Comes with easy clip-on lid
  • Dishwasher safe

Cons

  • Lid is made of plastic, although contact with baby food is minimal to none, depending on how full you decide to fill containers

Parent’s Review

I’m really pleased with the baby food cube trays. I’ve now been using them for 2 weeks to do my batch cooking for my baby boy. They’re fantastic, good portion sizes, easy to remove and clean, great clip-on lid to prevent food from spilling out before frozen. I will most likely invest in a couple more trays in the near future.

-Jenni

WEESPROUT Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray

No more making baby food every day or cleaning multiple containers throughout the week! Batch prep baby food, purees, breastmilk, and more – then store your food in the tray or transfer to a Ziploc bag for easy meals.

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Key Features

  • Food grade silicone
  • Comes with removeable lid
  • Easy to stack and store in the freezer
  • Dishwasher safe

Why Our Experts Love it

The quality is great and you can’t beat the price for 4 trays! Each cube gives you 1 ounce of baby food for perfect portion sizing to help minimize waste.

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Great price
  • Each tray has 14 small sections, giving you plenty of space for different baby food flavor combinations
  • Small portion size can be useful for other items, such has freezing bone broth, fresh herbs in olive oil or candy molds

Cons

  • Not made with the same high-qualilty materials as the trays marketed for baby food – which may not last as long.

Parent’s Review

I bought the trays to freeze my homemade baby food (thanks to COVID-19, I needed to save money and had the extra time). These trays are AMAZING! The lids made for easy stacking in the freezer. The cubes were very easy to pop out, definitely more sturdy than they feel, easy to clean, great colors, and can’t beat the price for he quality. I highly recommend this product!! Thank you!!

-Lacey

4 Pack of Silicone Ice Cube Molds Tray with Lid

These silicone ice cube molds are quite the bargain! The flexible silicone material shapes the bottom well, making it easy to release baby food.

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Key Features

  • Set of 12 glass baby food storage containers with lids
  • 4-ounce capacity jars with measurement markings
  • Made of food-grade glass
  • Airtight, twist-on lids
  • Microwave, freezer and dishwasher friendly
  • Also available in 8-ounce capacity

Why Our Experts Love it

We love these colorful, eco-friendly glass jars. They are great for storing baby food purees as well as yogurts, overnight oats, and chia seed pudding for toddlers and kids. They also come in a BPA-Free plastic version – WEESPROUT Leakproof Baby Food Storage.

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Ultra-durable glass jars
  • Airtight twist-on lids helps keep food fresh
  • Convenient measurement markings lets you control the portion size
  • Jars are stackable for space saving

Cons

  • More expensive than other storage containers, although many reviewers feel their durability makes the investment well worth it

Parent’s Review

I’m thrilled at this product. I was looking for non-toxic, non-plastic container options to store baby food and to take to daycare. This has been an awesome solution! I love that I can store in freezer, write on lid, and thaw food in warmer without worrying about heating up plastic. The glass is sturdy, they look great, and I can reuse for more than just baby food. I’m really happy with this purchase. The package came safe with thoughtful minimal packaging. Love this eco-friendly, zero waste baby product. Wee Sprout has been excellent to work with and offers amazing customer service.

-Michelle

WeeSprout Glass Baby Food Storage Containers

WeeSprout Baby Food Storage Containers make batch preparing baby food quick and easy. Airtight lids keep food fresh, nutritious, and delicious longer.

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Key Features

  • Set of 8 glass containers and lids (four, 4 ounce and four, 8 ounce containers)
  • Measurement markings on the jars
  • Leak proof lids
  • Made of environmentally-friendly glass, BPA and Phtalate free
  • Microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe

Why Our Experts Love it

We love that this set comes with two different sizes of containers – 4 ounce and 8 ounce. This is great if you have a baby that is a bigger eater and needs more than an ounce or two of purees at each meal.

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Multi size pack provides convenience
  • Airtight screw top keeps food fresh
  • Stain resistant and free from harmful components
  • Stackable for easy storage

Cons

  • More expensive than other storage containers, although many reviewers feel their durability makes the investment well worth it

Parent’s Review

I bought a set to test out as reusable containers for my breast milk and I am not disappointed!! I love that they’re able to hold a good quantity of milk even more so than the baggies and the main reason I got them is because I can easily just wash them and reuse them…. they fit perfectly fine and could be easily stacked so I’d say they’re the perfect size!! The lid is a twist on so you don’t have to worry about leaks at all which was another important thing for me very easy to use clean and reuse… the best part is I can use them for this now and later on when needed I can use them for other things so I’ll be getting my money’s worth with them.

-Adriana

Babymoov Glass Food Storage Containers

Provides a healthy and easy way to store your baby’s meals, in addition to preserving the taste of food for longer. Stackable for easy storage and microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.

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Key Features

  • Set includes four, 4-ounce containers and stackable tray
  • Leak-proof seal
  • Measurement markings indicate portion sizes
  • BPA free
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe
  • Also available in 2-ounce capacity

Why Our Experts Love it

The OXO Tot Baby Blocks are a great smaller set if you don’t plan on making a lot of baby food or only making baby food occasionally. The space-saver system helps keep your jars of baby purees organized and tidy.

Pros/Cons

Pros

  • Airtight, watertight, leak-proof seal prevents spills in freezer or diaper bag
  • Stackable tray keeps containers stable and organized in the freezer
  • Measurement markings make portioning simple

Cons

  •  Some reviewers find that taking apart 3 pieces to wash can be tiresome, but does allow for a thorough cleaning

Parent’s Review

The quality of these containers is definitely much superior than the other cheap ones we see here on Amazon. Why buy a cheaper thing to your baby if you will be using these containers over an over again? Also they are beautiful and very easy to clean. They are so good that I decided to buy more sets, I have 2 of 4 oz containers and 2 of the 6 oz containers. For now, that my baby is 8 months old his meals are 4 oz but might improve in the future so I decided have those bigger ones and fill with whatever quantity I want now.

– Renata

OXO Tot Baby Blocks Freezer Storage Containers

Baby Blocks are airtight, watertight and leakproof for safe storage and spill-free outings. Blocks fit into the freezing tray, and multiple trays can be stacked to save space in the freezer.

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50 interesting facts about cats

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Well, how can you not love cats? These cutest little panthers live next to us, and we confess that we simply adore them! But do you know everything about cats? We have selected 50 interesting facts about cats so that you can get to know your pets even better and get to know their history, features and character traits. Don't forget to read the second part of the article, where you will learn about 5 unusual and rare cat breeds!

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50 facts about cats – did you know that…

Because of this, the cats have to back away, going down.

2. Cats walk like camels and giraffes: first put forward both right legs, then both left. No other animal walks like this.

3. Your cat rubs its head against you not only to express sympathy. She uses scent glands around her face to mark you as her territory.

4. Cats do not taste sweet. Scientists believe this is due to a genetic mutation that affects key taste buds.

5. Cats have up to 100 different vocal tones, while dogs have only 10.

6. Cats were brought to the United States in 1750 to control rodents. Domestic cats came to the American continent along with the colonists and caught rodents that damaged food supplies.

7. If a cat meets you with a straight, almost trembling tail, it means that she is extremely happy to see you.

8. Employees of the Dutch embassy in Moscow once noticed that both of their Siamese cats constantly meow and scratch a certain point on the wall. The embassy staff tried to figure out what was going on, thinking that they would find a colony of mice behind the wall. Instead, they discovered a small microphone hidden there by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphone when it was turned on.

9. When Ben Ray, a successful British antiques dealer known for his love of solitude, died in 1988, he left his $12.5 million ($26.7 million in today's money) fortune to his cat Blackie, making him the most richest cat in the world. It is in this status that Blackie is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The money was eventually distributed equally among three charities tasked with caring for Blackie until he passed away.

10. Some evidence suggests that the first domestic cats lived as early as 3600 BC, more than 2000 years before the civilization of the ancient Egyptians.

11. Cats only meow to communicate with people.

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12. Some kind of cognitive dysfunction syndrome can be observed in older cats. In principle, cats can also develop Alzheimer's disease as they become confused and restless with age.


13. The oldest cat video was filmed in 1894, it's called "Cat Boxing".

14. When a cat hits you with its paw, but does not extend its claws, it wants to play, not attack.

15. Emotions in cats and humans are controlled by almost identical parts of the brain. 16. Cats can move each ear individually and turn it 180 degrees.

17. In ancient Egypt it was forbidden to kill cats. Cats were considered sacred and were also kept to hunt rats. Killing cats was seen as a great crime and was often punishable by death.

18. Abraham Lincoln kept three cats in the White House. At the end of the Civil War, Lincoln found three kittens whose mother had died and took them with him.

19. The nose of a cat, like the noses of other animals, has its own unique imprint, similar to human fingerprints.

20. Cats use their whiskers to determine if they can slip through a gap. The larger the cat, the longer its whiskers.

21. When a cat brings you a dead bird or mouse, this is not a sign of gratitude at all, but a statement that you do not know how to hunt and that you do not want to starve to death, you need to bring prey.

22. In 10 years, one cat could give birth to about 49,000 kittens.

23. Cats bathe for almost a third of their lives.


24. And another third are sleeping.

25. Black cats in Latvia are considered messengers of misfortune, and in the UK and Australia, on the contrary, it is believed that black cats bring good luck.

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Humans, by comparison, have only 34 vertebrae.


27. Cats cannot move their jaws to the sides.

28. When cats walk, they put their hind legs in almost the same place as their front paws, which reduces walking noise and reduces the visibility of cat tracks.

29. Have you ever wondered why cats love mint so much? It contains a number of chemical compounds, including the terpenoid nepetalactone, which cats detect using special smell and taste receptors in their nose and mouth. Nepetalactone has an effect on cats and even changes their behavior.

30. More than half of the world's cats do not react to mint. Scientists still don't know why some cats like mint and others don't.

31. The oldest cat in the world lived for 38 years. He was born in August 1967 and died in August 2005. He is still the oldest cat of all time in the Guinness Book of Records.

32. Cats with six toes on their front paws are called polydactyls.

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33. Around 200 wild cats roam the grounds of Disneyland. They help control the rodent population in the theme park. All cats are spayed or neutered, and the park staff provides them with medical care and additional feeding.

34. The Hungarian word for "quotation marks" (macskaköröm) literally translates as "cat's claws".

35. Cats can drink sea water! Their kidneys are able to filter salt from water, but the human body is not capable of this.

36. Contrary to popular belief, adult cats should not be given milk because most cats are lactose intolerant. After a cat stops feeding a kitten, the enzyme that breaks down lactose begins to disappear from its digestive system. In an adult cat, milk can cause indigestion and other health problems.


37. Cats have both short-term and long-term memory.

38. Cats have a more selective memory than dogs. This means that cats remember only what is beneficial for them.


39. Purring is not always a good sign. Cats purr when they feel good, but they can also purr when they are sick, stressed or in pain.

40. Cats don't like music, but composer David Teie, in collaboration with animal researchers, once created an album called Music for Cats.


41. In 1963, a cat went into space for the first time.

42. Every 200th cat is allergic to humans. As cats increasingly live indoors, cats are becoming more susceptible to asthma. Cats are more likely to breathe in cigarette smoke, dust, human dander and pollen, which causes the disease.

43. Whiskers are an indicator of feline emotions. When a cat is frightened, its whiskers are close to the head. When the cat is ready to hunt, the whiskers stretch forward.


44. Cats have 244 bones, while humans have 206.

45. Sphynx body temperature is four degrees higher than that of cats with fur.

46. Cats like to hide in narrow places. Cramped space helps them reduce stress and maintain body temperature. If you have a cat at home, it is important that she has access to cat nail sharpeners, sleeping quarters and houses.

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47. Cats can jump five times their height.

48. Cats purr at a frequency of 25 to 150 Hz. These frequencies are also used in medicine, as they are excellent for the growth and repair of bones and muscles.


49. Cats have 14 times better sense of smell than humans.

50. Cats have three eyelids.

5 Peculiar Cat Breeds

All of the above facts are true for most cats of any breed. But, nevertheless, different breeds of cats often have different dispositions and habits. In the continuation of the article, we will introduce you to some very unusual cat breeds that you may have never heard of before. So, some additional facts about the most peculiar cat breeds.


Peterbald

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These cats are very sociable, they are often compared to dogs because they tend to follow their owner wherever he goes. Peterbalds love attention and are not shy about expressing their emotions when their beloved owner returns home.

Peterbalds are usually hairless, but some breeds may have a short, soft coat. Oval eyes and large ears are inherited by Peterbalds from Oriental cats. These cats have a long and slender body with a graceful triangular head.


Kurilian Bobtail

Photo: Freepik.com It is believed that these cats naturally crossed with Siberian cats and Japanese Bobtails. Two Kurilian Bobtails will never have two identical tails. They are as unique as human fingerprints.

Kurilian bobtails are independent by nature, but at the same time they are very loving. Representatives of the breed are considered lively, very curious, reliable and active. This is one of the smartest cat breeds. Cats of this breed are devoted to their owner and even like to walk on a leash.

Highlander

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This is a rare large cat breed with a unique appearance. The origin of the breed can be traced back to 2004. Highlander breeders wanted to create a cat with the characteristics of a wild cat.

The color of the Highlanders is usually gray or brownish with darker spots and stripes, similar to the fur pattern of a leopard or other wild cat.

Despite some resemblance to a lynx, cats of this breed are very affectionate and playful. They enjoy being the center of attention. Highlanders are very energetic and curious. In order for a relationship with such a cat to develop, you will need to constantly entertain it, so cat toys will be very useful to you.


Manx

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Cats of this breed are of medium height, short hair and are characterized by a short or no tail. Manx cats come in all colors common to cats, but are rarely white.

Isle of Man cats are very balanced and calm by nature, so they are well suited for families with children. Manx are people-oriented, prone to communicating with their owners. It is not recommended to leave these cats alone for a long time, as prolonged loneliness can cause them emotional distress.

LaPerm

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80s. The breed appeared due to spontaneous mutation. And Linda and Richard Coeli from Oregon, whose cat once gave birth to a curly kitten, brought out LaPerm cats. All LaPerm cats are descended from this Oregon cat.

Long hair and curly fur are the main features of this breed that distinguish LaPerm cats from others.

LaPerm cats are smart and even have a sense of humor. They are often described as clowns who enjoy fooling around. Cats of this breed quickly learn to open the door and are happy to pester a person to get his attention. These cats do not bond very strongly with humans, but in general they enjoy being in the same company as humans. LaPerms are moderately active cats that love to play.

If you can't decide between a cat and a dog, then a LaPerm cat might be right for you. Very soon you will become a devoted fan of this unusual, cute breed!

Blog » How to choose your first electric scooter: a guide for beginners

Electric scooters quickly entered our lives and took a strong position on a par with bicycles. At the same time, electric scooters have an impressive number of advantages as a personal transport. At first glance, there are not so many models on the electric scooter market, but it is very difficult for a beginner to understand them.

In this article, we tried to make it easier for you when choosing your first electric scooter. You will learn how to choose the right electric scooter and what you should pay attention to when choosing the first model so that the purchase does not disappoint.

Who will ride?

When you choose an electric scooter, first of all, you need to decide who will ride it. There are different models: for children and adults, paired and universal. Also, the model will depend on the weight of the rider. If this is a child, a model with a load capacity of up to 50 kg will do, there are standard power options for 80-100 kg, and the most powerful models can withstand a load of more than 100 kg.

The load must not be exceeded, as this can lead to failure of the scooter's engine, making it completely faulty. If you plan to ride together with a child, then the total weight of the riders should not exceed the maximum load.

In addition, scooters are available with or with a seat. Such scooters are chosen for long distances, when it becomes difficult to ride standing up. For older people, they are especially convenient.

If you plan to ride standing with your child, you need to choose models that allow you to install a special children's handle. It is necessary for the child to feel stable and safe while riding. Also for children's models, the width of the rail is also taken into account: it should be larger than in models for adults.

For young people and teenagers, the choice is simply huge: from off-road powerful models to elegant and foldable electric scooters. Such devices are easy to take with you on public transport or transport in the trunk of a car.

Scooter passability: attention to wheels

When choosing an electric scooter, you should also pay attention to its passability. For any device, wheels are of great importance, they differ depending on what surface the scooter will be mainly used on. Wheels can be from 4 to 14 inches in diameter. The smaller the diameter of the wheels, the worse the scooter will overcome pits, gravel, potholes and other bumps. The optimum diameter is 8 inches - it is suitable for a quiet ride on park paths, on pavers or rough terrain.

Wheel width also matters: the wider the wheel, the more stable the whole structure will be on the road. For most models of electric scooters, the wheels are divided into:

  • Cast wheels are the most durable, they are completely solid, it is almost impossible to pierce or break them, therefore models with such wheels are the most expensive. However, they are very hard, so every pebble under the wheel during the ride will be felt, which does not add comfort when moving.
  • Pneumatic wheels are inflatable, the softest, which provide maximum ride comfort. With them, roughnesses in the road, pebbles and branches are not felt if they fall under the wheels. The downside of these wheels is the ability to pierce them. Then you will have to change the camera or repair it by vulcanization, which motorists know about. The principle of operation of such a wheel is identical to automobile wheels.
  • Perforated wheels are originally cast, but have additional holes throughout the area, which puts them in a separate category. Due to these holes, manufacturers have achieved the effect of cushioning pneumatic wheels, but at the same time it is almost impossible to pierce such a wheel. The level of depreciation is quite comfortable, bumps are almost not felt.

Based on this information, we can conclude that for driving on rough terrain it is worth choosing models with cast or perforated wheels, wide, with a large diameter. For walks in the park, electric scooters with small wheels, even narrow ones, are suitable, since you don’t have to maneuver a lot over bumps.

Where will electric scooter rides take place?

For regular commuting, it is important to consider the capacity of the battery. Batteries should be enough for the trip there and back, so as not to cause discomfort to colleagues when charging their vehicles in the office. Folding options are convenient, since it is easy to move with them on public transport, and if necessary, you can quickly fold them into the trunk of a car. For storage, this feature is also very convenient.

For trips outside the city, for example, to the country house or fishing, in addition to suitable wheels, options such as a basket and a seat are useful. Good cushioning and high power are also important for driving on countryside.

For short walks and entertainment, it is worth choosing an easy and inexpensive transport. The power of the battery in this case is not very important, and in the event of its discharge, it will be possible to get to the house or the nearest transport, simply pushing off with your foot, like on a simple scooter.

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