Pedestrian Safety for Little Kids On The Way
Children ages 4 and under are at greatest risk of traffic-related pedestrian injuries. Teach children safe pedestrian behaviors by modeling safe behaviors: cross streets at corners, use traffic signals and crosswalks whenever possible, and make eye contact with drivers prior to crossing in front of them.
 Top Tips
Safe behaviors:
- Don’t allow little kids to cross streets alone.
- Don't let little kids play in driveways, unfenced yards, streets or parking lots.
- Teach your child to “look left, right and left again” before crossing the street. Cross when the street is clear, and keep looking both ways while crossing
Safety basics:
- Always supervise your child when crossing the street.
- Make sure your child is visible when he is walking. Add retroreflective materials to children’s clothing.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their toddlers safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What You'll Need:
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Retroreflective stickers and clothing |
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