Home/Early Childhood Resources (1-4 years)/Bicycles and Small-Wheeled Devices/Checklists Checklists Scooter and Small-Wheeled Device Checklist PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Is the device quality-made? Have you checked the brakes and locking mechanism? Does the steering column lock securely and stay at the correct height for the rider? Are the handlebar grips secure and not swiveling? Does your scooter have high ground clearance, non-slip footboards, and large brake pads? Have you measured your child’s head to ensure the correct helmet size? Does the helmet fit snugly with the chinstrap securely fastened? Have you done the push test to check if the helmet moves forward or backward? Is your child wearing protective equipment (wrist, elbow, and knee guards)? Is your child practicing in a safe area (e.g., dual footpaths away from roads, driveways, and slopes)? Is your child using small-wheeled devices responsibly, keeping left, and giving way to pedestrians? Bicycle Safety Checklist URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Safe Cycling Tips Have you measured your child’s head to ensure the correct helmet size? Does the helmet fit snugly with the chinstrap securely fastened and sitting level and low on the child’s head? Have you done the push test to check if the helmet moves forward or backward? Helmet Fit Is the bike the right size for your child, with their toes touching the ground on both sides? Have you checked that the bike has essential safety features like lights, reflectors, working brakes and a bell? Does the bike have additional safety features like chain guards and safety flags? Are children under 10 cycling under adult supervision? Does your child know to stop, look, listen, and think before entering a road from a driveway? Is your child wearing bright or reflective clothing to increase visibility? Is your child cycling on a safe path, avoiding busy streets and nighttime riding? Have you taught your child when and how to cross roads safely while cycling? Does your child know to walk their bike across crosswalks and railway crossings? Riding Safely with Child Passengers Is the bike seat or trailer securely attached before placing your child inside? Is the bike stable before putting your child in or taking them out of the seat? Do you always stay with your child when they are in a bike-mounted seat? Is your child wearing a properly fitted helmet and harness at all times? Are you riding cautiously, considering the extra weight and longer braking distance? Have you tested riding with your child before going into public or busy areas? Is your child cycling on a safe path, avoiding busy streets and nighttime riding? Have you checked that your bike seat, carrier, and helmet meet Australian Standards? Back Perinatal Resources (0-1 years) Preparing For Baby Taking Baby Home From Hospital Transporting Premature And Low Birth Weight Babies Transporting Babies With Additional Needs Or Medical Conditions Safety With Baby When Out And About Translated Resources Early Childhood Resources (1-4 years) Transition from Capsule to Car Seat Pedestrian Safety Bicycles and Small-Wheeled Devices Driveway Safety Translated Resources School Aged Resources (5-12 years) Pedestrian Safety Transition from Booster Seat to Adult Seatbelt Bicycles and Small-Wheeled Devices Additional Resources Restraint Fitting Instructions Find a Fitter Kidsafe Locations Get In Touch
