Bike Helmets For Children Tips and Tricks

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Bike safety is a very important thing to begin teaching our children at a young age. Many parents are very unaware of how to properly fit a bike helmet. It is extremely important to have a helmet that fits your child well.  An ill fitting helmet does nothing for your child. Here are some suggestions to help you get a helmet that is well fitted.

Start by measuring your childs head with a tape measure.  This will provide you with an idea of the size helmet to look at. Have them try on the helmet and adjust the straps so that the helmet sits on the top of the head not in the back. There should not be a lot of air between your strap and your skin.  The straps should be snug but comfortable. Ideally there should not be much wiggle in the helmet. You want to purchase a helmet that fits them now.  Don't purchase one that they can grown into later.  Plan on purchasing new helmets your child grows. I know it is tempting to purchase a helmet that will fit your child for a long time, but it is so very important to have a helmet that fits your child.

If and when your child crashes hard, you must plan on replacing your helmet. This is pretty much the industry standard, for replacing helmets. 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. I know this is a long range, but alot of it depends on how you take care of your helmet. Honestly you will be replacing the helmets at about that rate anyway because of your child's growth.

It is important for the helmet you purchase to have vents in it so you child will be comfortable. Unfortunately some childrens helmets don't have vent slots in them.  This is unfortunate because children can easily get overheated. It is easier to talk kids into wearing a helmet if it is comfortable to them. You can also increase the chances that your child will wear their helmets if you alow them to choose their own color and pattern.

Make sure you wear a helmet yourself when you ride with your children. Children learn best from example so if you don’t wear a helmet, they are not likely to.

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