Health Tip: Teach Kids About Pedestrian Safety

(HealthDay News) -- To help keep kids safe while they're walking to school, a friend's house or just around town, be sure to discuss pedestrian safety.

The Safekids.org website offers this advice:

• Explain basic safety pedestrian rules, including walking on the sidewalk or path, and only crossing the street at a corner or crosswalk.
• Tell your child to put away any electronic device while walking, making sure to look both ways before crossing a street.
• Don't allow a child under age 10 to cross the street without an adult.
• Make sure your child knows to make eye contact with drivers, and to be on the lookout for cars turning or backing up.