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[theherd123]

My daughter was bought a balance bike for Christmas and now the weather has started to improve she is growing in confidence nipping round the garden so a trip to the park isnt going to be too far away.

 

So does anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced cycle helmet from for a small headed child as im at a loss!

 

Ive been to Mothercare, Halfords, Toys R Us, a specialist cycle shop close to home, checked various websites and can only find one that costs near 50 pounds

She needs one measuring 44 - 50 cm and most helmets start at 46 or 48

 

Is there anywhere obvious im not looking on the high street or online?

[Chucky Mama]

I'd recommend [Wiggle]

[theherd123]

Thanks Rachel.

 

Ive looked and the smallest they do starts at 46 cm

Some very cool designs though!

[Geoid]

How about this?

 

Evans Cycles are a great company, I got my bicycle from them

 

If that is too big, try the Specialized Toddler Small Fry, that is 44 - 52 cm, which is here.

[theherd123]

Fred thats brill but can you see anywhere where it states the size?

[Chucky Mama]

Ah, sorry didn't read how diddy her bonce was How about [These] I don't know the website though. These helmets are more the shape that I used for mine when they were very little. The cover more and stay on better that the 'normal' shaped helmets.

[theherd123]

Oh fab Rachel thats just the thing!

 

Did you find them a good fit on your little ones? Did they wobble or rub at all?

 

At the minute her head is 43 cm but just know there is no chance of getting a helmet that small!

If you were happy with the fit on your little ones I think I will buy the one you linked to above and stuff a hat on her if it isnt snug enough!

[Chucky Mama]

You should be able to adjust them down a bit and they usually come with pads to make them a better fit. Mine have always worn helmets even when they were put in a bike seats on the back of our bikes. Those in the photo look pretty good, That shape tends to sit better and cover more of the head. I think that whilst the ones with the visors look cool they tend not to come down as far at the front of the head.

[Goosey Lucy]

Are you anywhere near Kenilworth? Try Mike Vaughn cycles, found this on the web

http://www.mikevaughancycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m5b0s47p201

 

I always prefer to try them on, we spent ages with ES when he was tiny 2-3 years getting a helmet to fit for when he was on the cycle carrier.

 

Good luck x

[theherd123]

Kenilworth is a bit out of our way but we have visited Red Kite Cycles which is a specialist shop in a town closer to us and they didnt have anything to fit which came as a surprise.

 

I have now ordered the one Rachel gave a link to and hope it fits, and that my little girl will wear it!

No helmet = no balance bike! Im sure she will give in if she protests!

[Chucky Mama]

My daughter fell off her bike when she was about 9. She clipped a curb just outside our house going quite slowly but she fell and cracked her head on the kerb. She actually split the helmet and was concussed for 24 hours Thank goodness she had the helmet on. I have never wavered re helmets. No helmet no bike. The same when they went skiing with the school before it was made compulsory. OH knew someone that fell off a bike half way through med school. He wasn't wearing a helmet and was brain damaged to the degree that he had to relearn how to read and write.

[theherd123]

I totally agree Rachel!

 

What really gets to me is when I see families out cycling and the children are wearing helmets but the parents arent!

[Chucky Mama]

Oh yes that really bugs me too. They obviously have specially re enforced skulls

[AJuff]

I would high recommend http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30442

 

Giro helmets have a roc loc system for a perfect fit. You can get additional pads to insert into the helmets to make them fit better too. We've ordered lots from this company and they are great. Free delivery, free returns. they would be more than happy to send out a few for you to try.

 

i am sure we had a tiny helmet for our kids when they were really small. I may still have it in the garage . . will have a look for you tomorrow.

[ladyjulian]

I totally agree Rachel!

 

What really gets to me is when I see families out cycling and the children are wearing helmets but the parents arent!

 

That would be worse the other way round! There are some good reasons why an adult might choose not to wear one. Google "rotational brain injury" if you're not sure.

 

Children are more likely to fall from a bike stationary or barely moving, and their skulls are more fragile: helmets are a very good idea. Adults generally don't "just fall off." Helmets are only tested for up to 13mph and impact falls, NOT for being hit by a car (the most likely way an adult will come off a bike.) There's some useful information on both sides here. It's controversial but at the end of the day it's individual choice. I'll wear one (plus the padded shorts, cycle specific jerseys and so on) if I'm racing or mountain biking. I won't bother if I'm just popping to the shops.

 

I'd far rather see everyone given cycle training that might encourage them to use lights, obey the traffic rules, check behind them when pulling out, not ride in the door zone, when in a car give room when overtaking etc etc etc. You see WAY too many people who are riding like total idiots, unlit at night, going through red lights, but hey, that's all fine because they're wearing their magic helmet.