| Today, pedal cars are loved by children and adults | | | | safely. Since your child's legs are the brakes for the |
| alike. Reproduction metal versions are very durable, so | | | | pedal car, stay away from hills. Also avoid open bodies |
| they can be passed from generation to generation. | | | | of water or any other dangerous areas into which |
| Most replicas have been built with safety in mind, but | | | | your child could steer themselves. |
| even with these modifications, safety should be your | | | | Be sure that your child wears appropriate clothing |
| first priority when your children are playing with any | | | | when riding in a their pedal toy. Helmets and shoes |
| toy. | | | | should be worn at all times, and loose clothing should |
| Keep in mind that even reproduction cars with modern | | | | be secured. Given enough speed, or if driving on |
| safety features can be dangerous if you're not aware | | | | sloping ground they can tip over, and loose items can |
| of the proper safety precautions. If you have a real | | | | get caught in the drive chain, much like pant legs can |
| vintage car, without modern safety features, pay | | | | get caught in the chain of a bicycle. There are no |
| special attention when your children are playing with it. | | | | floorboards, and pedal cars are foot powered, so |
| Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: | | | | shoes will protect your childs feet from injury. |
| If you are buying a pedal car for your children to use, | | | | Do not push the toy cars. Because there is no floor |
| be sure that the one you choose is safe. While real | | | | and the child's feet dangle between chassis rails, they |
| vintage cars can be great collectibles, they may not | | | | can get tangled in the pedals if you push the car. The |
| have modern safety features, and may include | | | | faster the car is moving, the faster the child's legs |
| lead-based paint. If you are mostly interested in a | | | | must move in order to keep up with the pedals. Avoid |
| classic toy for your children, consider a reproduction | | | | pushing the car, so that your child's feet can keep up |
| model with safety features in mind. | | | | with the speed of the pedals. |
| Pedal cars are, by design, very close to the ground. Be | | | | Reproduction toy cars are a fun classic toy, but be |
| aware of your surroundings, especially vehicles, as | | | | sure your child is safe when playing with them. Always |
| they may not be able to see the your child, especially | | | | supervise children riding in them. Ride-on toys are great |
| when backing up. Make sure your neighbors are | | | | fun for children in every generation. Modern versions |
| aware that there are children playing. | | | | are designed very well, so they can be passed down |
| These cars do not have brakes, so do not play with | | | | to your grandchildren once your children have |
| them on slopes. Although they are foot-powered, on a | | | | outgrown them. Please take care when playing with |
| hill it is possible to get the car going too fast to stop it | | | | pedal cars, and keep safety in mind. |