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Toddlers and Amusement Park Ride Safety

Should your toddler get on the amusement parkplan to ride with a small child for comfort
rides that are so inviting? Many parentsand protection. Don't assume that forcing a
wonder about the best age to introduce youngchild to go alone "will make him a man" or
children to the rides at theme or amusementpush him to "grow up" sooner. It may cause
parks that often attract children. While ittrauma that will last for weeks in the form
may be tempting to buckle your little one forof  nightmares  or  anxiety.
an exhilarating ride, give some thought to
criteria like those outlined below to see if4. Start with simple rides first. The
your child is truly ready for a mobile ridemerry-go-round or other age-appropriate rides
of  this  type:can help to ease your child into the
amusement park mentality. Seeing kids of the
1. Is your child the right size for his orsame age on certain rides will ease tension
her age? Extra-small or short kids may needand encourage your child to join them for fun
to wait until they grow a little more to geton a ride that should not be particularly
on rides designated for their age group. Manyfear  inspiring.
ride operators will check the height of
children, using a predetermined measuring5. Make sure the ride is as safe as possible.
stick, but if not, don't let your little oneLook for the operator's license and the last
get on a ride that is actually intended forinspection date for the ride. Watch it go
bigger children. Injury could result,through one or two cycles before buying a
otherwise.ticket for a particular attraction. If it
appears to go too fast, or is especially
2. Does your child want to go on the ride? Ajerky, it probably isn't a good idea for a
toddler who appears frightened or uncertainyoung child to get on. Little ones can
should be permitted to wait until he or sheexperience brain damage, or headaches at the
is older. Forcing a child to go on a rideleast, when their small bodies are hurled
before he or she is ready is cruel and mayfrom one side of a ride to the other, or
delay a child's adjustment to amusement parkdangled upside down. Make sure the ride will
rides for years to come. It may be a goodnot  hurt  your child's physique or security.
idea to take a sibling or neighborhood friend
at the same time so your son or daughter canAmusement park rides are fun for the whole
take along someone known to ease the strainfamily. But take special precautions to ease
of  something  new.your little one onto his or her first ride to
make it fun and memorable in a pleasant way.
3. Go with your little one. Parents should



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