Do kids need helmets to ride small plastic tricycles?

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They would be riding them in our house, at the playground, and in our parking lot.

The pediatrician handout says to have them wear helmets on tricycles, but it just seems unnecessary to me. They are 2.5 years old and we are getting them their first trikes, so they will be small ones.

I just can't see how a child can get a head injury on a small low to the ground plastic tricycle?

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But any SMALL bump or knock can cause serious head injuries or brain problems.

We told our girls that if they wanted to go on bikes, trikes, roller skates, boards etc they have to wear a helmet.

Not only does it protect them, but it becomes second nature to wearing it. They have no problems wearing their helmet but a friend, who never really has made them wear them, has trouble now that they are that little bit older.

Better safe than sorry.

KD

What do you think about the bikes with the child seat attached on the back?

Poppy

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Do you think they are safe or not? My dad got one from work for me and my 2 year old son. I'm thinking about taking it out in the Spring to try it out but I'm not sure. My husband has a bike also so it would be fun for us all to do together.

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If the seat is a good one that tightly secures the child, and the child has a helmet, and the parent with the kid seat behind goes ahead, and the parent without the kid follows behind, (to keep an eye on the kid) they're just fine on smooth surfaces/bike paths.

I wouldn't weave in and out of traffic with a baby on the back, though. A bike path, though, is a great place to get some excercise and fresh air.

Best wishes.

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