mark_hensl
Is their any additional padding that a child should have on their little bodies, or will the helmet suffice?
Thanks.
P.S. is it a national law that parents must wear a helmet? If so what do you where and why? Any other pads? Thanks.
Answer
All Wal*Mart helmets or other chain / low cost store helmets have passed safety standards in the U.S. That's why thaey can be sold here...
So.. anything you buy will meet the same standards... Expensive or cheap.
Buy something that your child likes (color / graphics), otherwise they will fight wearing it...
The bigger the vents, the cooler they are.. probably not a critical thing for a child sitting in a bike seat not doing any strenuous exercise, but once your 9 to 15 year old is doing the hard work of pedaling, then a cooler helmet will be nice.
Expensive helmets are usually lighter, and have bigger vents... That's where the differences are... Not in the amount of protection they offer.
My state does not have a helmet law (bicycles or motorcycles). so there is nothing "National".. your state may have specific helmet laws.. you need to check on that.
BMX helmets give the illusion of offering more protection.. it may be more than an illusion though. They cover more of the skull. They are more like a hockey helmet... They have a higher "cool" factor than a regular bike helmet... since they are also used by the skateboard gang.. They may be a bit heavier though.
Fingerless gloves with padding in the palms are the only other riding item I would suggest...
All Wal*Mart helmets or other chain / low cost store helmets have passed safety standards in the U.S. That's why thaey can be sold here...
So.. anything you buy will meet the same standards... Expensive or cheap.
Buy something that your child likes (color / graphics), otherwise they will fight wearing it...
The bigger the vents, the cooler they are.. probably not a critical thing for a child sitting in a bike seat not doing any strenuous exercise, but once your 9 to 15 year old is doing the hard work of pedaling, then a cooler helmet will be nice.
Expensive helmets are usually lighter, and have bigger vents... That's where the differences are... Not in the amount of protection they offer.
My state does not have a helmet law (bicycles or motorcycles). so there is nothing "National".. your state may have specific helmet laws.. you need to check on that.
BMX helmets give the illusion of offering more protection.. it may be more than an illusion though. They cover more of the skull. They are more like a hockey helmet... They have a higher "cool" factor than a regular bike helmet... since they are also used by the skateboard gang.. They may be a bit heavier though.
Fingerless gloves with padding in the palms are the only other riding item I would suggest...
Do your kids wear helmets when they ride a bicycle?
Emily
I am just asking because my neighbors kid just cracked his head open right across the street from my house. He was jumping a ramp and i guess he fell off. It was pretty bad and it made me wonder if kids wear helmets anymore. So do your kids wear helmets when they ride bicycles? Why or why not? Thank you :)
I am not saying if my kids do or not to avoid people from agreeing with me just to win best answer. I will state my opinion when i pick best answer.
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i don't have kids, but my brothers two kids do.
i don't have kids, but my brothers two kids do.
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