We have had a couple other scooters, and this one if by far the sturdiest are this price point. The helmet is good, not the best. But to be included with pads for a price less than some scooters by themselves, its good. The nice thing is the helmet has a sizer on the back too. My daughter just turned 2 and shes able to maneuver the scooter well despite its size. It is on the bigger side for a toddler scooter with a big deck. I like that bc she will be able to use it for a while. This is a great buy!