Cycling cannot do without safety equipment. Even before protecting, they reassure children and parents in the practice of two-wheelers. It is also thanks to them that your little one will take confidence in him. Which are the obligatory ones and those strongly recommended? We list them for you.
No practice of the bike without a helmet. Since 2015, the law obliges road users under 12 to equip them. Whether driver or passenger. And if it’s never easy to get it to the little ones, put it on as soon as possible, so that it can be likened to two-wheeled outings. Subsequently, he can even equip himself to make him responsible.
Beyond the safety aspect, the wearing of the helmet will give him confidence. This protection takes away the apprehension he may have when taking speed on his two-wheeler. To facilitate the appropriation of this equipment for your child, choose a model that pleases him. Manufacturers have integrated this data and are redoubling their efforts to make children’s helmets attractive.
The baby helmet Purple star smiley fits head from 45 to 50 centimeters, from about 8 months to 3 years. It has good foam reinforcements, reflective tape, and insect protection. Pretty colors, childish illustrations: its look will appeal to children. They can proudly display it in the parks.
What about the wearing of the bike safety vest
The wearing of the safety vest is not mandatory on a two-wheeler. Nevertheless, his purchase can be very useful. This equipment is primarily used to make visible its wearer with its reflective strips, whether on a balance bike or sitting in the child seat on the mother’s bike. At the park, you can easily follow him in his frantic races and especially, the others will see him. The vest is even more important if you are doing part of the “playground – home” journey on a sidewalk, along a road, or on a path frequented by cyclists. In winter, with the decline in brightness, its port becomes unavoidable. The Child Safety Vest with reflective material is for children ages 3 to 16 with XS to L models.
It is much less difficult for the child to wear a protective vest than to put on the helmet. He does not interfere with his movements and allows him to differentiate himself from other children. He may even be jealous of the courtyards of buildings or public gardens.
Buying it at the same time as a bike without a learning pedal can kill two birds with one stone since it can be used on the parents’ bike and even later when the child starts to ride a bike.
Another essential equipment for cycling without a pedal: closed shoes and pants. In order to better prevent injuries, remember to dress your child so that it is comfortable but also so that it does not lose a shoe along the way. Privileged closed shoes, therefore and pants in case of fall. And for parents, sneakers! Your child will progress quickly on the wheel of his learning bike. He begins to draw turns and better control his speed in relation to the environment around him through a better perception of space. He also assures himself in descents and begins to experience new sensations for his greatest pleasure. This can lead to some impromptu races for parents watching him. Pumps or flip-flops are to be put aside when exits balance for more adequate shoes.
And a little advice from parents to parents: a tip that has been proven to prevent falls. You can slip a scarf or a large scarf under your child’s arms and hold it high to assist in the first few meters or to prevent it from falling. Just like vests with handles in the back, it saves you from staying long with your back leaning and allows you to have a grip on your child.
To share the fun of the child on his two-wheelers, parents can accompany them on their bike. An activity that promises real moments of complicity for the joy of the little one who loves to imitate the big people. However, it is better to do this once the child’s balance is well developed and the learning phase is out of date. On the bike, it is more difficult to intervene with the child. However, by being close to him physically, you can more easily suggest him to stop.
The helmet is the only compulsory equipment for the practice of a two-wheeler for a child. You can complete the outfit with a safety vest especially if your little one rolls on a sidewalk or in the middle of other bikes. Do not forget the equipment for you, in order to follow the racing bike to the rhythm of its progression whether it is in running or cycling.