Everything you need to know about Micro Helmets.
- You're pretty set on buying your child a scooter and feeling reassured and confident that you've made the right choice on which model to go for.
- Scooters at the ready, but your child's helmet is non-existent/ looking a bit worse for wear/ lost. They could do with a safety upgrade.
- Micro scooter helmets have caught your eye; you didn't realise they sold safety accessories, too!
Summer scooting adventures will soon begin.
However, before they do, it is important to ensure that your child is as safe as they can be every time they head off exploring on their Micro Scooter. The easiest way to do this is by ensuring that they wear a helmet.
Keep them safe
From 3D Dino to Glitter pink, there is a vast array of designs and colours in the current Micro helmet range, so something to suit every intrepid explorer.
The scientific bit
Here's all the science you need to understand what makes Micro scooter helmets the best for your child:
- All Micro helmets conform to the EN1078 safety standard
- Solid ABS construction for impact protection
- LED rear light so they can be seen and safe
- Protective chin pad for comfort
- Multi-adjustable sizing wheel for the perfect fit
- Luxurious inner padding = super comfy when on the head
- Easy squeeze buckle/unbuckle so kids can do it themselves
- EPS foam lining to absorb and diffuse the energy from impact
- Multiple air vents to keep heads cool
- Adjustable straps so the helmet can grow with them
- Reflective rear Micro logo for extra visibility
- Shape covers more of the head and forehead – proper all-round protection
- Replacement parts available for years of use -Suitable for use when scooting, cycling, blading or skating
- 2 sizes to choose from (Sizes: Small: 48-54cm. Medium: 55-58cm)
Getting the right size helmet
It is very tempting at this point to grab the helmet that you assume will fit or one that they'll grow into to save shelling out twice. However, you must measure your children's heads BEFORE ordering. Head size has absolutely no correlation to the age of the child. Plus, a badly fitting or incorrect helmet size will make it incredibly uncomfortable for your child to wear. Not only will the helmet irritate them, but they will also be very reluctant to wear it in the future, and you'll end up with a redundant helmet in the garage. Children's head sizes vary by age. We've seen 2-year-old children with big heads and 10-year-olds with small heads.
Kids helmets: How to ensure the perfect fit
Now that your helmet has arrived, you need to ensure that it is worn as it should be, as an ill-fitting helmet is almost the same as not having one at all. Watch this video to help ensure the perfect fit.
That's all there is to it!
If you want a bit more advice on how to keep your little one safe on their travels, then click here for some friendly scoot-safe tips, complete with a reward chart.