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some hard facts |
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dear parents |
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We've created this booklet to
communicate one very important message: You and your child should always
wear bike helmets when riding bikes. Please take a minute to read the
following pages and talk with your children about the importance of
wearing bike helmets. |
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did you know?A recent national survey of bike riders says:
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bikes and helmets
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did you know?Short rides close to home can be the most dangerous:
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they go together
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did you know?
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get in the helmet habit |
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A broken arm mends. A bruise heals. But a head injury can be forever. Get in the "helmet habit" - make wearing a helmet a regular part of the biking experience, and keep yourself and your child healthy and safe. Bike helmets must fit to be safe:
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keeping kids safe:what parents can do |
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Talk with your children about bike helmet and bike safety. Set a good example - always wear a helmet every time and everywhere you ride a bike. Help kids get in the "helmet habit" - make helmets a regular part of the biking experience. Make sure bike helmets fit properly - snug but comfortable. |
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For more information about bike helmet safety, please visit www.bikehelmet.org or contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission toll free at 1-800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov. |
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