Children have a smaller, and more delicate anatomy, which makes them more vulnerable to injuries in compared to adults. This makes it even more important to ensure that your child wears the best quality riding safety gears at all times when you take them on a two-wheeler to the school, tuition or sports sessions. Have you invested in a helmet for your child yet? Let's understand the 5 important things that you need to know before buying branded helmets for kids.
Safety
The person the most important thing that we want to highlight regarding children’s helmet is the safety aspect of the product. There are a ton of helmet manufacturers in the market who do not adhere to the latest safety protocols mandated by the relevant safety authorities. So, investing money in those options, irrespective how attractive and beautiful they might look, will be a complete waste. So, do not make the mistake of cutting corners when it comes to choosing the best safety option for your child’s protection. Look for the relevant safety certification on the helmet before investing any money in it. A good quality branded helmet is manufactured with the best thermoplastic materials and ABS shell which is equipped to absorb the mechanical shock of an accident and protect the skull from any injury.
Size
The second thing that you need to check while purchasing helmets for kids, is getting the size right. This is where most of the problem starts. If you do not get the size right, wearing the helmet may not feel comfortable and it will become very difficult for you to encourage your child to wear a helmet. Thankfully, getting the size right is quite easy, all you need is a tailor’s tape. Rap the tip around your sales for had a little bit above the eye browse and measure the circumference of his or her head in both inches and millimeters. Now tally the measurement against the manufacturer’s chart and get the helmet that fits it as closely as possible.
Style
the style of helmet is also equally important, children usually do not take on to anything if they do not like it. So, in order to encourage them to wear the helmet at all times without you having to supervise constantly, go for a style that appeals to their sensibility and makes them feel good about using the helmet. Modern motorcycle helmets for kids come in attractive designs with comic book superhero decal and design options, and also other cartoon decal options – one of which might be your child’s favorite! The style and design of helmet should be the last criteria on a list of things to look for in a child’s helmet. Do not compromise under safety factor after product just to get the style right.
Price
There are ton of options in the market when it comes to children’s helmet. The more bells and whistles you opt for, the costlier the helmet become! In most cases, all you need for your child to stay protected is for the safety fundamentals to be in place. Make sure that it has hard ABS shell construction, and soft inner lining and padding on the inside along with a quick release strap mechanism to make it convenient for the child to wear and take the helmet off with ease. With all of these fundamental aspects in place, helmet should not cost you more than Rs 800 in the Indian market or an equivalent thereof in other international markets.
Comfort
Last but not the least, check the comfort of the helmet. If everything looks to be in order, and there are no jutting sharp edges or stitching on the internal side of the helmet, and if the size fits right, it should be comfortable for your child. Just to be sure, have your child wear the helmet and use it for a minute or two so that they can get a good understanding of whether the helmet is comfortable for them or not.