Parents tend to be overprotective of their children. While this is understandable in some cases, a lot of times they are just exaggerating. I know some parents who didn’t let their child ride a bike until he was 14. They kept thinking of the worst things that might happen to him, and scared themselves. Of course bikes can be dangerous, if going downhill without any protective gear, for example, but not if you’re ten and you’re just starting out.
Your small ones are not going to accept this without crying their eyes out, so a compromise had to be made, in the form of scooters. Considered safer than bikes, at least by parents, scooters let your children learn balance and responsibility. Scooters also develop their bodies, at an age where most children just want to stay indoors in front of the TV. Although it’s hard getting them to stop watching TV altogether, some measure of “outdoor activity” is required.
The large number of scooter models available raises some questions, but fortunately, for children, choices are not that many. Also, a good scooter brand is recommended, to avoid accidents caused by poor build quality.
The perfect solution would be the Razor Scooter . It is battery powered, but it can also be used as an ordinary scooter. The scooter also has a low maximum speed, that is suitable for children.
Running after your children will also cause you to get into shape. Keep in mind that in no time, the neighborhood will be filled with children zipping around on scooters, and having a blast. The small price of the scooter is certainly worth it, when considering it helps your child develop both his body and mind. Outdoors can be fun!
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July 19 2010 | bikes | No Comments »
by Jay Sobel
Parents, who are anxious and curious to know about getting their kids on their cycling trips are already geared up on the prospect of taking their kids on childs bike seat mounted on their bicycles. Well, one thing is for sure – These seats do allow the tot to enjoy the ride, while not having to worry about him getting injured. If you thought the deal was sealed and it is time for you to speed away on the roads, think again. There are some things you may want to know of even now.
It is important for you to cover all aspects of safety of your child while you ride the bike. In that regards, merely having a childs bike seat may just not be enough for you to guarantee the safety of your kid.
Here are few safety tips while you ride with your kid on the childs bike seat
Even before you start riding, make sure that the kid has all the safety gear worn. Of course, the tot would be too small to understand the safety gear and its importance, so you might have to take the effort to put them on your kid. Note – Kids get slightly hassled with all the new things on them, but we believe being a parent you can sort this problem out.
One of the most important safety gears is the helmet. The kid should in all cases wear a helmet, even if he is not riding the bike.
Don’t drive too fast with your kid in the childs bike seat – Well, over-speeding almost never helps, and with your kid on the childs bike seat, it could almost certainly invite trouble. Remember one thing before pedaling too fast – Your kid may not be in a position to maintain his balance in case you braked too fast. In such a scenario, he might fall of the bike seat causing severe harm to himself.
Follow safety rules at all times – Well, if nothing helps, following safety rules could almost certainly come to your rescue. You never know how the approaching vehicle is with the safety norms, but it will certainly help you if you do your bit well.
Never travel on overcrowded roads – The thumb rule on driving with your kid on the childs bike seat is – Don’t take to overcrowded roads either. Staying in your locality, we are sure you would know of the traffic conditions on the roads. If it needs you to travel through crowded roads to reach the market, you are advised to keep your kid home.
There is no reason why parents should feel these safety rules are complex, because they really aren’t. All of them are simple enough for you to understand and implement. Remember – Your thought of having fun while riding and including your kid in the fun is well appreciated, but you obviously don’t want the fun to end up in an accident. Make sure you follow these safety rules for a safe riding experience.
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June 13 2009 | bikes | No Comments »