Yes, there is a vast variety of helmets offered today, but wearing a helmet is not only warmer and more comfortable than a hat when skiing, but offers more style as well. As far as biking is concerned, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that wearing a bicycle helmet reduces the risk of serious head and brain injury by approximately 85 percent.

Following are a few tips to help you find the right helmet for your child:

• Buy a helmet that meets the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety standard.
• Select a helmet that is just the right size for your child. Don't attempt to buy a helmet that your child will "grow into" because it is simply not safe.
• Ensure a proper fit. The pads should be flush against the cheeks and forehead. The back of the helmet should not touch the nape of the neck.
• Make sure the helmet is not so tight that it will cause headaches or tugging on your child's hair when they turn their head.
• Check that the goggles fit properly within it; not awkwardly outside of the helmet.
• Upgrade helmets every few years since plastics and composites break down over time.
• Replace any of them that has been involved in a crash.

A good helmet fit is as important as wearing one. When shopping for a helmet for your child, allow enough time to get a proper helmet fit. Once one is selected, secure the adjustments so it is ready for the next ride. And, set an example for your child by wearing a helmet as well.

Hilary Basile is a writer for MyGuidesUSA.com at http://www.myguidesusa.com, you will find valuable tips and resources for handling life's major events. Whether you're planning a wedding, buying your first home, anxiously awaiting the birth of a child, contending with a divorce, searching for a new job, or planning for your retirement, you'll find answers to your questions at MyGuidesUSA.com.

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