Kids Tricycle Safety
 | Parental Control Check consumer listings on tricycle safety, verify that finishes are lead-free, and make it a point to routinely check for recalls. The assembled tricycle should be sturdy, with a wide enough base to keep from tipping when the child turns corners, and there should be no sharp edges that can cause injuries. The street should not be part of a child's tricycle-riding safety zone, unless parents are by their side. Driveways and parking lots can also be dangerous. Young children do not think before they make sudden movements, they are unfamiliar with the regulations and hazards of the road, and drivers cannot stop as quickly as children can dart in front of them. Children imitate adult actions, so set a good example, and talk to your child about tricycle and bicycle safety. |
Teach Kids to Make Wise Choices
It is impossible to supervise children 24/7; but teach your child to make these wise decisions when it comes to tricycles riding and their riding gear.
- Always wear a helmet that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission's mandatory safety standards, and keep the chin strap fastened.
- Knee and elbow pads will prevent painful daily scrapes that go along with cycling.
- Never ride tricycles in the street or after dark unsupervised.
- Never ride a tricycle barefoot or with flip-flips; an enclosed, rubber-sole shoe is recommended.
- Tricycles intended for one rider should never carry a passenger.
- Whether indoors or outdoors, the riding trail should be clear of debris that could cause accidents.