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20/11/2020 Two-wheelers are the quickest and most economical way of getting kids to school, tuition or sports class! Many parents across India prefer taking their kids to their daily destinations on a two-wheeler, which is completely fine as long as they're protected against the dangers on the road. Not using the right safety gear for children exposes them to the same dangers that an adult face while riding a bike. While most parents take complete care to protect their children, but many still do not quite understand the significance of wearing a helmet much less protecting their children with helmets for kids.
Specially designed helmets for kids are easily available in motorcycle accessories shops near you and also online, which leaves you no excuse for not protecting your child. Here are a few things that will help you choose the best helmet for your children.
Right Size
The most important thing to take care of while purchasing a helmet for your kids is to get the right size for their head size. There are a couple of ways of doing this. If you prefer purchasing helmets online, take a tailor's tape and measure the circumference of your child’s forehead a little above the eyebrows in both millimeters and inches. Now using this measurement tally the manufacturer’s chart to find the closest fit for your child’s head size. The second thing you can do is to take your kid to a bike accessory shop near you and try on different helmets until you get the perfect fit. A good rule of thumb in choosing a snug-fitting helmet is that it should not wobble or move when the strap is closed. Do not opt for a small-sized women’s helmet, ask specifically for helmets for kids.
Maximum Coverage
A good quality safety helmet for children should cover the entire skull area from front to back, below the hairline behind and up to the eyebrows in the front. If you are purchasing the helmet online be sure to check out all the angles of the helmet by browsing through the photographs, and if you are purchasing it at a store, it is a good idea to place the helmet on your child’s head and check for coverage.
Sturdy, yet comfortable design
Branded motorcycle helmets for kids do not compromise on the safety features that are available on helmets for adults. While purchasing a children’s helmet check for the use of high impact ABS outer shell, and good quality expanded polystyrene shell (EPS) on the inner side. It should also have a quick release strap mechanism and a good clear visor at the front. The inner lining and padding of the helmet should not be extremely soft neither too hard so that it makes a snug fit on the child’s head and face.
Uncompromised Safety
Instead of purchasing a non-branded helmet, always invest in a high-quality branded helmet that has the brand assurance of quality and safety which is sacrosanct when it comes to keeping your child protected. Non-branded helmets use low quality materials which do not provide adequate safety, so do not cut corners, always buy helmets for kids from a reputed brand of your choice.
Allergy Protection
Finally, the last thing that you should check while purchasing a helmet for children is allergy prevention. Low quality helmets made by non-branded manufacturers do not use a hypoallergenic lining which leads to itching on the face, which can make your child uncomfortable. In comparison, branded helmets for kids come with hypoallergenic lining which does not react with sweat or dust, thereby reducing the problem of skin itches.
Daily Helmet Checklist
Great! Now you know all the basic things when it comes to purchasing a good quality helmet for your child. But, just purchasing the helmet will not automatically protect your child. There are a few things that you could do to encourage your child to wear the helmet every time irrespective of how far you plan to travel. Give this checklist to your children and encourage them to follow it so that they start using the helmet on their own without your supervision.
- Am I wearing my helmet?
- Is the strap properly closed?
- Is the visor clean of dust, and lowered properly in front of the face?
- Is my mother or father wearing her or his helmet?
Once the answer to all of these questions is yes, only then let your kid ride with you.