How Do You Ride Scooters For Kids?
Scooters are wonderful backyard toys that have been enjoyed by children of all ages for generations. Understanding scooter safety and approaching the skill slowly can help to ensure that a good time is had by all, without many of the injuries so common with outdoor activities. When the proper steps to scooter riding are undertaken, your child can enjoy her new toy safely with her friends, while you enjoy not having to worry every minute she is out of the house. Get your child fitted for a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. Your local sporting goods store should have someone who is professionally trained in fitting young people for these important safety items. Instruct your child to put on her safety gear before riding the scooter. Be sure that her helmet is securely fastened and that any laces or Velcro on her elbow, knee, and wrist guards are also properly fastened. She should be wearing supportive athletic shoes without any loose or untied laces that could get caught i
