| #ffffff;" /> | | | | explained that drivers must follow rules and must |
| Children love to pretend. They want everything | | | | be good on the road. When they returned home, |
| their mommies and daddies have in kiddy size, | | | | the little one asked if he should also be careful |
| even cars. Teaching them road safety rules is | | | | when driving his pedal cars. His dad told him to |
| easy and fun with colorful pedal cars. | | | | avoid hitting mommy and the dog. Like daddy, he |
| Play and learn | | | | must watch where he was going. The little boy |
| Dolls, pedal cars, and Legos – these are | | | | learned very early the rudiments of safe driving. |
| the favorite playthings of toddlers. From playing, | | | | The child can be taught where to park his cars |
| they learn a lot about the things around them. | | | | when the play is over. He can play pretend by |
| Life’s lessons begin with the first tumble. | | | | cleaning the car. You can check his toy car |
| From then on they learn how to avoid those | | | | regularly for defects along with him. |
| nasty bumps. | | | | Pedal cars galore |
| From day one, children are smothered with toys. | | | | Pedal cars come in different designs and colors. If |
| These are usually brightly colored non-toxic | | | | you see one, you’ll want them all. Classic |
| playthings. In the crib, a baby can gaze at the | | | | Pedal cars provide children leg exercise when they |
| decorative mobile and hear the tinkling sounds. | | | | drive on the lawn or indoors. They also learn to |
| This is a way of teaching the child to use his | | | | coordinate their hand-leg movements by speeding |
| visual and auditory senses. He learns to develop | | | | down the hallways. They quickly learn when to |
| his motor skills by grasping toys and learns their | | | | brake, so they are encouraged to think fast. |
| texture by putting the rattle in his mouth. | | | | There are several models to choose from |
| From mobiles to pedal cars | | | | – Sidewalk Cruisers, Race Cars, fire |
| The nursery mobile loses its appeal when babies | | | | engines, jalopies, and flashy sports cars. You can |
| are ready for bigger and more interesting things. | | | | surprise the young ones with a storage disguised |
| The little tykes want to have pedal cars, electric | | | | as a gas pump. There are also pedal planes, bikes, |
| trains, kites, and bikes. Parents should take the | | | | and motorcycles. These toys are built to last with |
| time to teach the children how to use their toys | | | | durable materials. |
| properly to prevent injury. Toys bought should | | | | When buying toys |
| also be appropriate for the child’s age. | | | | Before buying toys, check the label for age |
| Three-year-olds can start driving pedal cars but | | | | recommendations. Find out if the pedal cars are |
| only under the watchful eye of an adult. | | | | flame retardant. Also check out the hinges and |
| One dad brought his little boy along for a drive. He | | | | fastenings. When you take home one, show your |
| explained that driving a car is a big responsibility. | | | | child how to use and store it safely. |
| The little passenger listened intently as his Dad | | | | |