| So you have decided to purchase a Pedal Car or | | | | power and only go as fast as little legs can pump. |
| other ride-on toy for your child. Congrats. Your | | | | If the car is pushed a small child's legs may not be |
| child is now thinking you're the "Greatest Mom or | | | | able to go as fast to keep up with the pedaling or |
| Dad on the Planet." Be ready for this to be your | | | | they could come off the pedals. Either one |
| child's favorite out-door toy. | | | | resulting in an injury to the child. |
| Let's talk a little about basic safety for ride-on | | | | Pedal Cars and all ride-on toys should be rode in |
| toys. It does not matter if it is a Pedal Car, Pedal | | | | child safe areas. Do not allow your child to ride on |
| Fire Engine or a tricycle. All pedal toys are pedal | | | | the street or on a down slopping area. Cars many |
| powered and have basic dos and do-nots for the | | | | not see them on the street because of the low |
| safety of your child.o Always supervise your child | | | | profile of the ride-on toy. Sloping area may cause |
| at play time when riding a Pedal Car or other | | | | your child not to be able to stop when they need |
| ride-on pedal toyo Never allow more than one | | | | to. |
| child to ride at a timeo Never allow your child to | | | | Make sure your child is aware of drive way |
| be pushed while ridingo Should always be drove in | | | | safety. If this is an area your child is permitted to |
| child safe areaso Do not forget driveway safety | | | | ride in, the drive should be empty of all vehicles |
| As with any new toy a Pedal Car is something | | | | and the entrance should be blocked so cars do |
| your child is going to be proud of. He or she will | | | | not pull in. Trash cans make a good blockade. If a |
| want to show off and share this bright shinny | | | | car is parked in the drive remember the low |
| new ride-on. Always know where your child is and | | | | profile of the ride-on toy. The child might not be |
| give them limits to how far and where they can | | | | seen behind any parked vehicle, in the drive or |
| ride their Pedal Car. | | | | anywhere else. This needs no more explanation. |
| Pedal Cars are designed for one rider. Never allow | | | | So when common sense and good judgment are |
| more than one child to ride on a Pedal Car at a | | | | used a Pedal Car or any pedal powered ride-on |
| time. They do have weight limits and could turn | | | | toy can provide hour upon hour of safe fun for |
| over injuring both children. Read the directions and | | | | your child, not to mention the fitness benefits. |
| cautions that comes with the Pedal Car and | | | | Remember to take plenty of pictures to share |
| advise your child why they are important. Their | | | | these memories in years to come. So you have |
| safety and your peace of mind. | | | | decided to purchase a Pedal Car or other ride-on |
| A pedal car or any pedal powered toy should | | | | toy for your child. Congrats. Your child is now |
| never be pushed with a child in it, even by an | | | | thinking you're the "Greatest Mom or Dad on the |
| adult. Even if your child wants to go, "Faster, | | | | Planet." Be ready for this to be your child's |
| please faster." Pedal toys are designed for leg | | | | favorite out-door toy. |