Are scooters safe for kids?

Stop! Why Kids On Scooters Need To Be Taught Safety Over Reckless Speed

Remember Death Race 2000? It’s OK, you probably don’t. It’s a rubbish 1970s film starring Sylvester Stallone. Maniacs in souped-up cars cruise the dystopian streets of The Future, searching for innocent pedestrians to run over so they can score points. I thought of this film the other day, after a homicidal seven-year-old on a scooter …

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For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety

Safety statistics for bicycles, in-line skating, skateboards, and scooters Over 70% of children between the ages of 5 and 14 ride bicycles. In-line skating and skateboarding are also very popular among this age group. Although a great form of exercise, riding a bike, in-line skating, or skateboarding without protective gear can be dangerous. Next to …

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Are Electric Scooters Safe For Children? – Parents Want To Know This!

Many times after reading my article on kid’s electric scooters, people write to me and ask, “Are electric scooters safe for my child?” My initial reaction to those letters is to ask a question back. Is your child old enough to ride a bike? If the answer is yes, then an electric scooter designed to …

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Toy scooters are driving more and more kids to the emergency room, study says

In 2000, the Razor scooter landed on the U.S. toy market and took off. The foot-powered scooter, which offered a smooth, speedy ride and was maybe even a little cooler than a bike, sold more than 5 million units in six months and was named Spring/Summer Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association. But around that …

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Bicycles, scooters and skateboards: safety

Falling off is part of learning to ride bicycles, scooters and skateboards, so it’s important to know how to keep children safe once they start riding. Your child’s safety starts with protective gear, safety lessons and riding in safe places. On this page: Safety basics: bicycles, scooters and skateboards Helmets Bicycles: safety guidelines Scooters: safety …

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