Protective helmet - very necessary purchase for kids who love active sports: cycling, scooter, begovele, skateboard. Little restless love movement, and rarely cautious.
Competitive spirit in the style of "I will", the desire to try new "freaks" and develop the greatest possible speed - this fight is useless. The task of parents - to ensure maximum protection for your child during outdoor games. One of the main helpers in this case is a helmet.
Determine the size. The helmet should be fit kid: small will crush and great - just fly. To select what you want - measure the circumference of the baby's head.
Adjustment. It is important that in your selected helmet has the opportunity to adjust the size as well - so there were soft pads inside. The mechanism should allow the child to independently fix the helmet. Be sure to pay attention to the quality buckles and straps.
Buy only in stores. Not buy "protection" used, or else use what's left "inherited" from older brothers and sisters. In this case, no one can give you a guarantee that the helmet is absolutely safe and perform its function at 100%.
Ease. A protective helmet must be almost weightless materials perfect dual-layer shock-resistant plastic.
Visor.A great option would be a model with a visor - in the fall, he will help to protect the face from both the sun and from possible injury. In some helmets in the air vents have a mosquito net - a huge plus, because it will save the baby from the gnats and dust duringactive games outdoors .
Quality. Remember that the quality of the product depends on the health of the baby. When choosing a model, it is better to stay on the products manufacturers with a good reputation. Make sure that the helmet meets the quality standards - are marking the American (CPSC) or European (ANSI ASTM and Snell) sample. For the purchase of better to come along with your child - so you can organize and fitting, and to listen to the views of the child regarding the design. It is important to choose a helmet as a more bright colors as possible - this will help in time to see the little athlete to other road users.
Fitting. During fitting helmet should sit evenly, covering the most vulnerable places in the fall - temples and forehead. Between the chin strap and the baby must pass an adult finger. When tilting the helmet should not slip on the eye or tilts back on his head.
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