TIPP—Child as a Passenger on an Adult's Bicycle

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Patient Education| 2021 TIPP—Child as a Passenger on an Adult's Bicycle Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation TIPP—Child as a Passenger on an Adult's Bicycle. Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document313 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Subjects: TIPP - The Injury Prevention Program Topics: bicycle safety, consumer product safety, craniocerebral trauma, foot, hand, neck, protective helmet, shoulder region, sleep, weather A young passenger on an adult’s bike makes the bike unstable and increases the braking time. A mishap at any speed easily attained during casual riding could cause significant injury to the child. Following these guidelines decreases, but does not eliminate, the risk of injury. Preferably, children should ride in a bicycle-towed child trailer.Only adult cyclists should carry young passengers.Preferably ride with passengers in parks, on bike paths, or on quiet streets. Avoid busy thoroughfares and bad weather, and ride with caution and at a reduced speed.Infants younger than 12 months are too young to sit in a rear bike seat and too young to wear a helmet. They should not be carried on a bicycle. Do not carry infants in backpacks or front packs on a bike.Children who are old enough (12 months –4 years) to sit well unsupported... © 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics. You do not currently have access to this content.