A helmet can protect your child or teen from a serious head or brain injury. However, a helmet will only protect when it fits well. Follow these three steps when fitting a helmet:
- Helmet sits level on your child’s head and rests 2 finger widths above the eyebrows.
- The straps are even, form a “Y” under each earlobe, and lay flat against the head.
- The buckle chin strap is loose enough so your child can breath, but should be tight enough that if your child opens their mouth, you can see the helmet pull down on top.
To help promote bicycle safety, we have bike helmets available for children within our fire district.
Schedule a Bike Helmet Fitting
