Safely going to school after dark: Children think these 6 accessories are really cool!
Created: 10/25/2022, 12:10 p.m
By: Nina Dudek
Safely on the way to school with really cool accessories.
We show you which ones are hot right now.
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Accidents increase during the dark season.
Trendy, hip helpers that kids like to use ensure that your child gets to school safely after dark.
We show what they are.
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Dark, foggy, drizzle, cold.
In autumn and winter, the morning walk to school is not nice for children anyway.
Of course, parents want to protect their children - but many safety-related accessories or items of clothing are "too uncool" and end up unused in the satchel or in the corner of the room.
So that this doesn't happen, we looked around for options that children like to use - and that still ensure safety.
From a statistical point of view, children are generally particularly at risk in road traffic and, to make matters worse, there are increased safety risks in the dark season.
Darkness and adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow and fog make things difficult for drivers with poor visibility and longer braking distances on wet or slippery roads.
The children themselves are less able to recognize dangerous situations in the dark.
Of course, a bicycle helmet for children is an absolute must all year round.
But right now, more than ever, parents are asked to ensure the safety of the school children on the way to school or on the way home in the afternoon twilight.
Safety for children in the dark through good planning
Time buffer:
Good planning is important to ensure that children arrive safely at school.
That means: Better to get up a little earlier and start the day in peace.
Because hectic in the morning makes you hectic - and then mistakes happen!
Those who have time to go to school in the morning can look left and right in peace, prefer to stop at the zebra crossing and always wait for the traffic light to turn green.
Colorfully equipped:
If parents and children prepare the clothes for the next school day together the evening before, this also saves time in the morning.
A simple but effective rule when choosing: as bright and colorful as possible, because this choice of clothing alone makes you more visible in the dark.
Out and about with friends:
If other children have the same route to school, they should ideally start it together.
Because running together in small groups also ensures more visibility and safety.
car, right?
Even in the cold season, consider whether it is necessary to drive the children to school.
Because: Other parents often have this idea too - in the school area this leads to a very high volume of traffic and the whole situation becomes much more confusing for children and drivers.
This can sometimes be more dangerous than if the children simply walk or cycle to school.
Talk to your child about whether their journey to school is comfortable or if there is anything that worries them.
So you can be sure that your child is doing well and that you can set off with peace of mind.
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The older the children get and the more they exchange ideas with their peers, the "uncool" the ideas of mum and dad become.
A real problem, especially when it comes to wearing safety-related accessories.
Because if these end up in the satchel as soon as the kids are around the corner, they can no longer contribute to safety.
Exciting tests of reflective safety gear can help with younger children.
Armed with flashlights, we head out into the darkness.
Mom or Dad dress in dark clothes and hide.
Children quickly realize that you are almost invisible.
But if the dark-clad adults then use the reflective accessories or glowing safety equipment (which are actually intended for the children), these quickly become cool objects of desire.
After all, it looks pretty futuristic glowing and blinking like that!
6 really cool parts for more safety in the dark
"Reflective vests are for babies!", or "Luminous strips on backpacks are really embarrassing!" Parents often grapple with such slogans when it comes to getting their children to be more safe.
Then good advice is expensive: How do you get kids to use safety-relevant equipment?
Quite simply: by being so hip and desirable that it has gone from being a “must wear” to a “must have”.
Bicycle helmet with light
An eye-catcher when it's bright, and also when it's dark thanks to the flashing light on the back.
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Order Crazy Safety helmet
Most kids think bike helmets are pretty cool.
Has something of a motocross racer too... Designed in Denmark, this kids' bike helmet has an integrated LED light with 9 functions, cool reflective straps, is CE certified and made of shock-absorbing EPS.
Amazon price: from €41.95
Sneaker with flashing function
These Blinke sneakers are even available for adults.
If that's not cool?
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Order high-top sneakers
It doesn't get much more stylish than that!
These high-top sneakers (size 25 - 42, different colors) look very mature and hip during the day.
In the dark, the sole flashes brightly and thus draws the attention of other road users (and of course curious classmates!).
Amazon price: from €37.99
Reflective Tiger Jacket
Tigers in the dark?
No, a hip hoodie for more security.
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Order reflector hoodie
This hoodie jacket (size XS - XXL) is super light, water-repellent and can also be worn over a thick winter jacket.
In the light with a trendy tiger print - in the dark it reflects the light of cars & Co. quite spooky.
Amazon price: from €29.99
Hologram backpack
This backpack definitely won't stay in the corner and provides security in the dark.
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Order hologram backpack
This backpack is a hologram.
Its geometrically arranged triangles are all reflective and have a sophisticated iridescent effect during the day.
Amazon price: from €29.10
bike rim lights
The LEDs make the bicycle spokes an eye-catcher that can hardly be overlooked - even for drivers.
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Order bike rim lights
Anyone who rides such a bike can hardly be overlooked!
The spoke lights with LEDs can form 32 different patterns, are waterproof and have a burn time of up to 24 hours.
The 3 AAA batteries are easy to replace, the LEDs fit bike tires over 20 inches.
Amazon price: from €10.21
Blinkie Klettie
The "Blinkie-Kletties" are also coveted by children as swap and loan objects.
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Order Blinkie Klettie
Monster truck, unicorn, spaceship or pony: These flashing LED lights (10 x 9 x 2 cm) can be attached to any ergobag school bag.
With 5 different sound and LED settings each and renewable button battery.
Amazon price: from €14.99