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On The Way
No matter if they’re in a car, riding a bike or walking around their neighborhood, big kids still need to learn safe behaviors to prevent accidents and injuries. Here are few tips to help keep your big kid safe on his way:Backover and Frontover Prevention for Big Kids On The WayChildren can be injured or killed in "backover" or "frontover" accidents. Many of these preventable injuries and deaths occur in driveways or parking lots when drivers do not see children near their vehicles. Parents, caregivers, drivers and kids can all do their part to make sure children do not share space with vehicles. Bike and Wheels Safety for Big Kids On The WayAs the training wheels come off your child’s bike, their risk for bike and wheeled-related injury may increase. To stay safe on two-, three- and four-wheeled toys and vehicles, big kids need to learn the rules of the road and practice safe behaviors. Booster Seat and Seat Belts Safety for Big Kids On The WayRegardless of age, all passengers need to be buckled. Follow specific guidelines for your child’s height, age and weight to determine the best child safety restraint. For children ages 5-9 who are under 4 feet 9 inches tall and less than 80 to 100 pounds, a car seat or booster seat is recommended. Heatstroke Prevention for Big Kids On The WayWhile big kids are a lot less likely to suffer from heatstroke in a vehicle, it can happen. A young child’s core body temperature can increase three to five times faster than an adult's, causing permanent injury or death. Big kids’ curiosity can also create other dangers when they are in a vehicle, so it is not safe to leave them alone. Pedestrian Safety for Big Kids On The WayWhether walking to a friend’s house, to school or around the town, children need to know how to navigate streets safely. Pedestrian injury remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14. Trunk Entrapment Prevention for Big Kids On The WayFor many kids, a car trunk looks like a fun place to play or hide. Tragically, many families have discovered that kids can get in a trunk, but they can’t always get out. A trunk can be deadly for an unattended child. Children can access trunks in several ways, even without having the vehicle’s keys.
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Big kids are on the move, now more than ever. With more independence, big kids can do a lot more. They may try to assert their independence by ignoring or objecting to following safe behaviors. However, parents and caregivers should always enforce safety rules. 
