Children should always walk on the sidewalk. Where there are no sidewalks, you should walk on the side of the street facing traffic. Teach your kids to recognize crossing signals. Remind them to keep going even if the light starts blinking don t walk while they are in the street. Toddlers are most often hurt by a car backing up.
Boys are at greater risk than girls for pedestrian traffic injury.
More than half of pedestrian injuries to kids under age 9 happen when kids dart out into the street unexpectedly, often mid-block, and often between parked cars. Start good habits with your toddler by having them wear helmets on their bigwheels and tricycles. Set a good example by wearing a helmet yourself. Wear a helmet when biking, inline skating and skateboarding. Brain injuries cannot be cured.