A helmet can decrease the chance of injury by more than 70%.
Choosing a helmet:
A bicycle helmet is fine for bike riders and scooters, but not for in-line skaters
In-line skaters have helmets that provide more protection for the back of the head
Make sure the helmet has an ASTM, SNELL, CSA, or CPSC safety label on it.
Helmets should be replaced every 5 years, or if it is damaged or in a crash.
Proper Fitting for Bicycle Helmets:
The helmet should be just above the eyebrows
Side straps should fit around the ear in a “V”
Tighten the chin strap so that you can fit one finger between the strap and your child’s chin.
For more info visit Safe Kids Canada (www.safekidscanada.ca), Injury Research and Prevention Unit (www.injuryresearch.bc.ca) or Injury Free Zone (www.injuryfreezone.com).
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