Safety Basics for Trikes and Bikes

With warmer weather approaching, the kids will be riding their bikes and trikes outside. Take a minute and brush up on the safety basics for both.

Trikes
Little ones that are riding tricycles should never ride them unsupervised. It's too easy for a curious toddler to ride their tricycle into the street "just to see what will happen" as toddlers tend to do; and because of their small stature- it will be almost impossible for a motorist to see your child. The result can be tragic and completely avoidable as long as the child is watched while riding.

A small child will have hours of fun on their tricycle, just make sure to teach them the safety basics and give them a boundary to ride within.

Bicycles
When your child is older and has outgrown their tricycle; they will want a bicycle of their own. By the time your child has a bicycle, he or she should have demonstrated that they are capable of following instructions, thinking of their own safety along with the safety of others and understanding boundaries if you have a particular area that you only want your child to ride in.
A helmet is more than a good idea for any child riding a bicycle, in many areas of the country it's the law. Your child should be comfortable riding their bike and understand to be on the lookout for cars at all times.

Let your kids have fun outdoors, riding bikes and trikes is great exercise for growing bodies and with a little safety instruction, they can have a great, safe time!

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 posted by Just for Jeeps