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Skateboard and Scooter Safety
50,000 emergency department visits & 1500 hospitalizations among children in the U.S. EACH YEAR
Safety recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Children riding skateboards should:
o Have adult supervision if under the age 10 (children under age 5 should not use skateboards) o Never ride in or near traffic o Never hold on to the side/rear of a moving vehicle while riding o Wear a helmet and other protective gear (wrist guards, elbow pads, and knee pads) o Practice in skateboarding parks developed by communities
Children riding non-powered scooters should:
o Have adult supervision if under the age 8 o Not ride in streets, in traffic, or at night o Wear helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads
Keep your children safe and protected!
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