There should be no debate or argument in your home when it comes to wearing a bicycle helmet, experts say.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to encourage children to wear a helmet, avoiding a big battle:
- Make wearing a helmet a habit, starting with a child's first tricycle ride.
- Set an example for your child. Parents should always wear a helmet themselves.
- Explain to your child why it's so important to wear a bike helmet.
- Give your child plenty of praise, and maybe a little treat, for wearing a helmet.
- Speak to other parents so your child's friends all wear helmets, too.
Health Tip: Make Sure Your Helmet Fits
Whether you're rollerblading, biking or skiing, a helmet can protect you from a deadly head injury.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says a helmet won't offer full protection, however, if it doesn't fit properly. The group offers these helmet-fitting suggestions:
- Make sure you select a helmet that meets standards set by the Snell Memorial Foundation or the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Make sure the helmet fits snugly and doesn't slide in any direction.
- The helmet should sit squarely on your head and be level, without tilting.
- The helmet should include a chinstrap to hold it in place.
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