Kids Bike Helmet Sizing and Adjustment: 5 Easy Steps

"What size bike helmet does my child need?"
"How do kids bike helmet sizes even work??"
"Once I have a helmet, how do I adjust it so it fits right?"
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These are questions we get from parents all the time. In this video we'll walk you through five easy steps to help kids and parents learn how to find the right size helmet, and then adjust it properly. Fit before you click!
For a simple infographic with all the steps of our bike helmet fit guide, check out our page here: www.twowheelin...
Step #1: Measure your child's head before you buy a helmet. Use a soft tape measure to measure the circumference of your child's head. Kids bike helmet sizes are different for each brand, so compare this measurement to the helmet you plan to buy or use.
Step #2: Position the helmet just right. Place the helmet squarely on top of your child's head. The helmet should sit about two finger widths above the child's eyebrows. A properly positioned helmet should stick out past the tip of a child's nose when viewed from the side.
Step #3: Tighten for a snug fit. Once the helmet is sitting correctly on the head, and before you buckle it, tighten the dial adjust knob on the back of the helmet. If the helmet does not have a dial adjust knob, it should have pads that come in various widths to widen or loosen the inside of the helmet.
Step #4: Make a "V" with the side straps. Adjusting the sliders on the side straps is required to get a secure fit. This helps keep the helmet centered on the child's head.
Step #5: Adjust the chin strap. With the sliders in place the length of the chin strap can now be adjusted. The chin strap should be loose enough that the child can buckle it, but tight enough that the child can fit just one finger between their chin and the chin strap.
Bonus: Check the fit regularly. If at all possible you should check the fit of your child's helmet every time they ride. Helmets quickly and easily come out of adjustment.
Whether your child is walking their balance bike, riding in a trailer, or cruising around on their scooter or bike, please make sure they are always wearing their helmet!!
And for detailed bike and helmet reviews, or for more information on how to fit a bike helmet, visit Two Wheeling Tots at www.twowheelingtots.com
0:41 Quick walkthrough of all 5 steps
1:23 Measure your child's head
1:53 Position the helmet just right
2:32 Tighten for a snug fit
3:11 Make a "V" with the side straps
4:00 Adjust the chin strap
4:22 Check the fit regularly
Reviewer: Natalie Martins & Carrie Wren
Videography & Production: Fressia Eames
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[@rickeykoga2312]

This was a really well done video! Editing was on point 👍

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Much appreciated!

[@esoescaliente]

So helpful and fun to watch. Thank you!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaiswalsumit18]

Thanks, really useful information ❤

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful! Happy riding!

[@anderscp1970]

So helpful-thank you!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@halfling_barista]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We’re so glad it can help you! Wearing a helmet safely is easy once you know the simple tricks!

[@honeyyeyes]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Spread the word! :-)

[@Chemtrailhater]

Two of my fingers width above eyebrows, or my kid’s? Great video, thanks

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

In our experience, it's somewhere in the middle! My two fingers on a baby helmet would be the baby's entire forehead. So it will depend a bit on age as well. Essentially it shouldn't be so low that it can block the vision.

[@tuscan440r]

Thanks, my kids helmet keeps sliding back despite adjustments and it's driving me nuts. I'll follow these steps!

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Feel free to email us if you still are having issues! [e-mail]

[@ohne_zwiebeln]

Very good video! Just a pity that most kids at the end of the video seem to have helmets that don't fit properly ;)

[@oceaniccurrents]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We’re glad you liked it!

[@socialist5763]

No not in the netherlands

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

What's the difference, we'd love to know!

[@socialist5763]

@@Twowheelingtotsbikes our bike paths are save en there are Separate bike lanes

[@nonanon666]

Best practice is to always wear a helmet. Any fall from twice your own height is considered life threatening by paramedics, and for a kid, that's as low as falling from a seat on an adult bike. Any head impact of more than 1G is considered potentially life threatening, and that's any bike crash onto pavement. Mandatory helmet requirements significantly reduce rate and severity of head injuries, but they also add inconvenience and reduce overall uptake of cycling. Uptake of cycling reduces obesity and heart disease, and improves urban air quality, which have a positive cost/benefit ratio for a socialised public healthcare system. Your government decided it was best on balance to make cycling as convenient as possible to encourage as many citizens as possible to use bikes. So wearing a helmet is an individual choice, but wearing one is absolutely best practice, especially for children.

[@cforcreativetech1152]

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[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

Thanks!

[@dhanashree-bhagwat]

But. How. To. Make. Helmet

[@Twowheelingtotsbikes]

We don't make helmets, sorry!