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USE, OPERATION, AND SAFETY
You should read this manual completely before letting your child ride your new
trike. The age grade of 2 to 4 years old is based on United States government
guidance on child development and appropriate toys, but young children are
all different. If your child walks and runs with confidence, then the trike will
help your child develop balancing skills and learn about steering. The trike
has no brake. To stop, your child merely stops pedaling and stands up. You
can not expect your child to understand how difficult it is to stop on hills or at
speed, and your close supervision and sound limits about speed and grade
are required for your child's safety. So encourage play and having fun with the
trike, but keep it on flat surfaces or gentle slopes, always wear shoes (never
barefoot, sandals or flip flops), and avoid traffic and pedestrians. Remember
only you are the best judge of whether your child is at the appropriate
development stage for safe play with the trike. Stopping is obviously very
important. The seat on the trike is low to promote learning balance skills and to
keep both of your child's feet close to the ground. Adjust the seat for comfort,
but no higher than what will allow your child to have both feet on the ground at
the same time while seated.
Always have your child wear a properly fitted helmet and appropriate clothes and
shoes. Additional safety equipment including knee pads and elbow pads can also
be used. The helmet is not only a good idea but required in many communities.
To protect your child, the helmet must comply with CPSC, 16 CFR Section 1203
requirements and be worn correctly.
HELMETS SAVE LIVES!
WARNING:
helmet when you ride your trike.
Do not ride at night. Avoid riding in wet conditions.
Correct fitting
Make sure your helmet covers
your forehead.
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Always wear a properly fitted
Incorrect fitting
Forehead is exposed and vulnerable
to serious injury.
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