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4th December 2023
03:09pm GMT

Of course, when you get your child a bike you're going to need to get them a helmet for their own safety.
Yet it's not as easy as buying a hat, you need to get the right size so that they are actually protected when they inevitably take a tumble.
Here are some easy steps for getting the right-sized helmet for your kid.

All you need is a measuring tape which a lot of us already have at home hidden away in a hotel sewing kit we got years ago.
Wrap it around your child’s head one finger width or a centimetre above the eyebrows, it should be completely level.
If you don't have a measuring tape, just grab a piece of string and use the same method. Cut the string to the correct length and measure it against a ruler.

When you get your hands on the helmet there are a few things you can do to make sure it fits:

To test if your kid's bike helmet is too big, get your child to shake their head back and forth, ensuring it doesn't slip over the eyes or expose the forehead.
You will know if a children’s helmet is too small if it leaves a noticeable line after it is worn.