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Don't Buy Your Kid an E-Scooter/ Bike This Christmas
Kids are begging for e-scooters and e-bikes this Christmas—but the rise in catastrophic injuries tells a very different story. In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson breaks down the shocking stats, the hidden dangers, and the conversations every parent must have before saying yes. This is the episode every parent needs to hear before heading to the checkout.
KEY POINTS
Emergency departments are seeing a surge in serious e-scooter injuries—many life-threatening.
Speed, illegal modifications, and lack of helmets are driving the spike.
Developmentally, most kids and young teens are not…
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