Let your child help choose the helmet, explain to him that it is just part of the gear (like a motor bike) and praise him for wearing it!
- Make sure the helmet covers the upper part of the forehead and sits level on the head so that the front is just above the top of the eyebrows.
- Use the foam pads inside to fit the helmet snugly so that it doesn't slip on the head.
- Adjust the side straps so that they meet in a “V” right under each ear.
- Adjust the chin strap so that the helmet pulls down when the child opens his mouth.
- Check often to make sure the straps stay snug.
- Children learn by example – be aware of what lessons you teach!
- Safety is an attitude and a habit – make sure that your children have the right attitude to safety from the start!
