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To stick reflective strips on DD's sports bag?

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OverReflectiveMum · 04/09/2024 07:58

DD started Yr7 3 weeks ago. Once a week she goes by bike as she doesn't have time to come back at lunch before going to her sports club. It's getting dark in the mornings when she leaves now. She's still wearing children's sizes so her coat has reflective strips on it, but these are covered by her sports backpack, which is bright blue with a black base. When she's on her bike, all you see is the black base. WIBU to cut a couple of strips of reflective tape to stick across the base of the bag so she's more visible?

Her bike is kitted out properly with lights/ pedal reflectors and once it gets colder and she starts wearing trousers to school, she's got some reflective bands for her ankles.

YABU - no, don't do it, you'll embarrass the poor child!
YANBU - yes, it's the sensible thing to do.

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Floatlikeafeather2 · 04/09/2024 08:13

When my husband cycled to work, he had a nylon rucksack cover. It was hivis and also had reflective strips on, it placed so that they showed from the back, bottom and sides. It's very effective. It was elasticated all round, so it was easy to just pull off and stuff in the bag when he got to work. They're not expensive. Like wearing a helmet and having decent lights, it should be a non-negotiable.

OverReflectiveMum · 04/09/2024 08:11

When I was at secondary, wearing a helmet was seen as fair game...

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DappledThings · 04/09/2024 08:04

Why would it be embarrassing?

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 04/09/2024 08:02

I don't know why you'd question yourself. Why wouldn't you make her more visible?

FunLurker · 04/09/2024 08:02

You could also get a couple of reflected key rings, but yes she needs to be seen

Alwayshockey · 04/09/2024 08:01

I did that to my child's instrument case. It was black as night otherwise. The reflective strip has made a huge difference.

NeedSomeAnswersPlease · 04/09/2024 07:59

How on earth is this even a question? Just do it, or if she's that worried get one of those waterproof bag covers and stick reflective strips to that