Bike and Wheels Safety for Pre-teens and Teens On The Way

Though your child may be especially mature for her age or a particularly skilled rider, it is just as important for her to wear a helmet every time, everywhere she goes. If your child rides a bike, she probably also enjoys skateboards, scooters or inline skates. Make sure that whenever she "wheels" around, she wears the right gear. A single rule – wear a helmet – can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 85 percent. 

Safety Tools

There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep children safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.

What you'll need:

	Bike helmet
	Knee and elbow pads
	Retroreflective stickers