Infant Chiropractic: Biking with Baby!

Parents today are able to keep fit and bond with their children at the same time by biking or jogging together. Due to the products unheard of a generation ago (like baby carriers, joggers and trailers), even infants can now enjoy the outdoors with mom or dad. Used properly, these items make life easier and more enjoyable for both parent and child. While biking with your baby, exercise caution and good judgment in how you do it. Don't let these activities become the cause of pain and injury, making it necessary to seek the services of infant chiropractic care because of an emergency situation.

Biking is a popular activity for most families. Keep in mind that to bike safely with your baby, use a trailer (a rolling ride-along that hitches to the back end of a bike) rather than a carrier (a "passenger" seat that sits directly on the bile). Because they are more stable, trailers are a much safer option. Carriers can decrease a bike's stability, possibly causing it to topple and injure both the parent and child.

Consider the tips below to increase the safety of your baby while biking:

• The trailer should be equipped with a harness that can be placed over the child's body and one that the child cannot unhook or wiggle out of it.

• A screen that covers the front of the trailer adds an extra line of protection against stray pebbles and other flying objects.

• A trailer with large, bicycle-style tires will add stability and ease to your ride.

• A sturdy, adjustable helmet will further protect your child's head.

• For the best control, bike only on smooth surfaces.

• Practice before actually biking with your child. Get a feel for the strength and coordination necessary to maneuver the bike with an attached trailer.

Infant Chiropractic Care Can Help

   

If you or your baby experiences any pain or discomfort resulting from any outdoor activities, call your doctor of infant chiropractic. They will be happy to provide you with more health tips that will make enjoying outdoor activities safer and more enjoyable.

If you have a newborn baby and would like more information about infant chiropractic care, our doctors of chiropractic will be happy to help you. Call McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the newborn babies of Boise, ID, Nampa, ID, and Caldwell, ID get a head-start for a healthy life!

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