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Step 1
Surf over to a special needs accessories Web site such as Flag House.
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Step 2
Select accessories such as the adapted tricycle hip belt to hold your child securely on her trike.
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Step 3
Choose foot pedal strap attachments for children with motor control problems. The straps help the child keep their feet correctly placed on the pedals.
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Step 4
Consider pommel pads to prevent injury from contact with the main bar (pommel) of the tricycle.
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Step 1
Add flair and functionality to your child's tricycle with a basket accessory. Baskets allow your child to bring their favorite toy with them.
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Step 2
Alert others that you are sharing the road with them by adding a horn. Horns can be easily attached to both adult and children's tricycles, and range from the standard bulb variety to squeaking frog designs.
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Step 3
Secure your tricycle with a sturdy lock and chain. Cable style combination chain locks are easy to use and don't require keys.
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Step 4
Bring some fun along by adding a handlebar mounted squirt toy to your tricycle's handlebars.
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Step 1
Go electric. Recumbent tricycle dealers sell kits that will convert your pedal powered recumbent tricycle to an electric tricycle scooter.
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Step 2
Bring along more stuff with saddlebag accessories. Prices are moderate for small handlebar mounted bags and increase with their size.
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Step 1
Select arm or leg warmer accessories to wear on your adult tricycle as the weather gets colder.
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Step 2
Choose arm or leg warmers with Spandex or Lycra in them so that they retain their shape after use.
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Step 3
Wear a cap under your helmet to keep warm. Breathable fabrics will help wick away sweat.
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Step 4
Avoid 100-percent cotton clothing for long rides. As it gets sweaty, cotton can chafe the skin.
