When Riding
* Children should ride a bicycle that’s appropriate to their developmental level. Pushing them to ride a two-wheeled bike before they are ready can lead to signifi - cant injury.
* Bicycles should fi t your kids at their current size, not what they will grow into
over the next few years.
* Everyone should wear a helmet every time a bike is ridden, including parents.
This applies even if your child is just go- ing down the block. Follow the instructions for the use and proper fi t of the helmet. Be sure to look for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sticker on all bike helmets.
* Teach the rules of the road to your kids, and reinforce them frequently. Until your
children are old enough to understand traffi c, bike riding should be limited to paths and sidewalks.
* Skateboarders, roller-skaters and scooter-riders should always wear a hel-
met with an American Society for Testing Happy Trails
* Hiking is great exercise, and almost anyone can do it. It’s safer to hike with other people and certainly more fun.
* Some trails in parks are well marked and heavily traveled, while others can
be isolated with challenging terrain. It’s important to be prepared prior to head- ing out on the trails. Know your own ability and understand that children may not have the endurance of an adult when it comes to hiking. Take breaks as needed.
* Study the trail map before heading out, and bring it along on the journey. A com-
pass can come in handy if you get lost. * Bring a cell phone, but understand that
Everyone should wear a helmet when riding a bike, including parents
and Materials (ASTM) label that shows the specifi c activity for which the helmet is made. Additionally, wrist guards, elbow pads and kneepads should be worn.
* Skateboard parks are safer than skate- boarding in the street. Adult supervision
is advised for children younger than eight years. No one should skateboard alone.
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