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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.
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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...
How can you legally travel on a 50cc scooter with a toddler?
jeff_rulz_
It is legal in Missouri to drive without a license or helmet on a 50cc scooter and I would like to purchase one to cruise around town. However, I am concerned about how much I would use it. I would use it more frequently if I could legally carry my 3 year old with me. Just curious if it's legal and what I should get to protect him (other than a bicycle helmet).
Thanks!
Answer
A bicycle helmet will do NO good.
3 years simply isn't big enough.
I'm all for kids riding, my son sat behind me at 6. There are minimum requirements, even if not written into law (they are law elsewhere): Dedicated seat for passenger, dedicated footrest for passenger (which they must be able to use), handhold(s) for passenger. Helmet - and a styrofoam cooler is for beer, not pavement.
The passenger must be large enough (and understand enough) to be able to hold on. The helmet must fit properly - good luck finding a hat for the little melon.
I added an extra set of pegs for Jr. The law said he must reach, did not specify must be in original location.
A bicycle helmet will do NO good.
3 years simply isn't big enough.
I'm all for kids riding, my son sat behind me at 6. There are minimum requirements, even if not written into law (they are law elsewhere): Dedicated seat for passenger, dedicated footrest for passenger (which they must be able to use), handhold(s) for passenger. Helmet - and a styrofoam cooler is for beer, not pavement.
The passenger must be large enough (and understand enough) to be able to hold on. The helmet must fit properly - good luck finding a hat for the little melon.
I added an extra set of pegs for Jr. The law said he must reach, did not specify must be in original location.
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