Thinking about giving an e-scooter this Christmas? Canadian hospitalizations for e-scooter injuries rose 39% in a year and nearly tripled among children 15 and under. The Canadian Paediatric Society advises children under 16 to stay off e-scooters, even as passengers. This article explains how riding rules vary across Canada and what families can do before an older teen’s first ride, from checking where riding is allowed to fitting a helmet and planning a route together.