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Explain the rules of the road to your child. Teach your child
proper hand signals and never allow headphones to be worn while
riding.
- Make sure your child’s bike is the appropriate size.
- Check your child’s bike to make sure the brakes, reflectors and tires are working properly.
- Children always need to wear a helmet when on a bike, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades.
- Children should wear knee and elbow pads for scooter riding, and add wrist guards for rollerblading or skateboarding.
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Resources:
Health
Canada - Bicycles
Health
Canada - In-line Skating
Ministry
of Transportation - Young Cyclist Guide
Thunder
Bay District Health Unit - Summer Sports
animals and
insects | BBQ/campfire/fireworks
| bicycle/rollerblades | lawnmower
safety | pedestrian safety
| playgrounds | sun
protection | swimming pools
| water safety
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