Bike Helmets For Children Tips and Tricks

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 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. 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. 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. Having an helmet that is too loose is not safe even though it is convenient that they can grow into it.

You need to replace bike helmets if your child crashes and hits it. This is standard procedure to replace a after a crash. There is some disagreement as to, what time frame you need to replace the helmets because of wear and tear.  Some sources indicate you need to replace helmets every three to eight years. There is a very wide range in time because there is some disagreement on it. 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. 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 will be much easier to convince your child that they have to wear a helmet when they are comfortable in it. 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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