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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kids love to ride and scoot about. Well, no matter what the medium is – they love to ride around. It is elementary that you can’t gift a bicycle or car to him/her as they are not fully grown up. Scooter comes right in when your child asks for a ride/scoot about. If you haven’t…
It is important for parents to understand the dangers associated with the use of scooters (also known as a foot or kick scooter) and to take steps to protect their child from injury or death. Scooter riders are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet. It is also important to teach children the…
Overview There are electric scooters and manual scooters that you must push with your foot. They are a fun way for children to be active and get around. However, scooters are dangerous when used around cars and traffic. Injuries can also happen if the scooter is moving very fast and you fall off. Common injuries…
Scooters are the favorite ride for kids as every single child wants to go beyond walking and crawling. On the whole, there are two type of scooters, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The point of mentioning the two different type of scooter relates to the safety measures. Although both scooters are safe for kids, three wheel scooters…