Ensuring your little one wears a kids bike helmet whilst out on their bike, scooter, or skateboard is incredibly important, but a helmet that doesn't fit right offers much less protection than it should. We've put together this guide to fitting kids' helmets to make sure that your child is as safe as can be when out on their bike.
Getting the right size kids' helmet
Helmets that are too big or small will be uncomfortable to wear and, more importantly, don't offer as much protection from bumps as they should. It might be tempting to buy a larger one for your child to grow into, but it's really important to have a helmet that's the right size.
How to measure for a kids' helmet
Usually, helmets are advertised with a size in centimetres. This size directly relates to the circumference of the head.
To measure your child's head, just follow these steps:
- Take a fabric measuring tape and wrap it around the head about an inch above the eyebrows.
- Measure from here, making sure the tape is level all the way round.
- Don't have a measuring tape? Use some string instead! Mark or cut the string and then straighten it out next to a tape measure or ruler to get the circumference.
How to tell if it fits properly
After measuring your child's head circumference, you'll have a rough starting point for helmet sizes. Pop into store with your little one and try some helmets out, looking at how it sits on the head. It should be level, with a gap of about an inch or two fingers between the eyebrow and the helmet. Make sure that all the straps and adjustments are firm but not too tight.
