The reason why you need to wear a special Kid Helmet instead of an adult helmet is because the adult helmet is too large to fit loosely and cannot be protected; on the other hand, if the adult helmet is too large, it will cover most of the child's viewing angle, Make it difficult for children to foresee danger. And if the viewing angle is too narrow and the helmet is too heavy, children will hate wearing a helmet, so special children's helmets need to be prepared.
Children Cycling Helmets should choose the appropriate size and comfort, so as to achieve a better protection effect. When parents buy children's helmets for their children, they should try to take their children to a physical store to try them out. The following issues should also be considered when choosing:
1. The size of the children's helmet
Before choosing a helmet, measure the child's head circumference first, wrap a soft belt around the largest part of the head (2.5cm above the child's eyebrows), measure the child's head length, and choose the appropriate size helmet according to the head circumference.
2. The comfort of children's helmets
Besides its size, important details are also inside the helmet. As an important protective device for the head, the helmet usually uses EPS foam padding, which can reduce the impact force of the head after the impact, thereby playing a protective role. The liner will also affect the wearing comfort, so choose carefully.
3. Adjustment function of children's helmet
Sometimes kids' helmets are the right size, but a little loose. This could be because the internal dimensions are not properly adjusted, or the helmet does not have internal adjustments. The tightness can only be adjusted by adjusting the tension cords on either side of the child's cheeks.
4. Try it
After the child puts on the helmet, adjust the overall elasticity of the helmet, buckle the buckle, and shake the head slightly to see if the helmet will swing accordingly. If it wobbles violently, your helmet is either not adjusted to the proper level of flex or is of poor quality.
5. Pay attention to the problem of water chestnut
Some children's helmets are designed with water chestnuts on the back, which are said to reduce wind resistance. However, if the child accidentally falls backwards, it is easy to damage the cervical spine due to the sharp edges and corners. Therefore, it is not recommended to choose this helmet.
