How common are kickboard scooter injuries?

How common are kickboard scooter injuries?

Pat Hines (Traffic Safety Educator & Executive Director, SafeMoves) gives expert video advice on: How common are kickboard scooter injuries?; How do I choose a safe kickboard scooter for my child? and more...

Injuries among children who are riding kickboard scooters have been increasing because the popularity of the kickboard scooter is increasing, however, their skill is not increasing. The kickboard scooters are really hard to steer. Your child has to have a lot of balance and can easily fall and you can get those things up to a very fast speed. So we are seeing an increase in kickboard scooter injuries. Also kids aren't wearing helmets when riding kickboard scooters so we are seeing an increase in head injuries, as well. Really important, make sure they have the skills to ride a kickboard scooter properly.