Bike Helmets For Children Tips and Tricks

If our children are going to be riding bikes it is important to teach them proper bike safety. Many parents are very unaware of how to properly fit a bike helmet. Fit is extremely important to the safety of your child’s head and brain, and ill fitting helmet does nothing for your child. Here are some tips and things to think about regarding bike helmets.

You will need to start by measuring your child head with a tape measure.  This will give you a rough idea of what size you need to consider in a helmet. Once you have a helmet that you think should fit, then you need to place it on the childs head.  This should sit on the top of the head like a baseball cap not on the back of the head.  The straps will need to be adjusted so that the helmet remains there. The straps should be snug and not hanging loose so the helmet can shift around. There should not be too much wiggle when you shift the helmet. When you purchase a helmet, get one that is snug and plan to purchase a new one as they grow. I know it is convenient to purchase one helmet that will last a long time but it is not the safest thing for your children.

If and when your child crashes hard, you must plan on replacing your helmet. This is standard procedure to replace a after a crash. Helmets do need to be replaced do to wear and tear also.  There is some disagreement as to when this had to be done though.  The range seems to be between three and eight years. The length of time you can use your helmet depends a lot on how ou take care of it. With kids you may be replacing them that often anyway because of growth.

It is important for the helmet you purchase to have vents in it so you child will be comfortable. Some childrens helmets don't have this feature and these should be avoided.  Children can get overheated if their helmets don't have vents. It is easier to talk kids into wearing a helmet if it is comfortable to them. Let your child choose the color or pattern on their helmet this will also increase their likelyhood of wearing it without a fight.

One of the biggest things you can do is wear a helmet yourself. Children learn best from example so if you don’t wear a helmet, they are not likely to.

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