Helmet Safety

The Proper Fitting Helmet
When & Who?
Young children are particularly vulnerable to head injuries because they have proportionally larger heads and higher centers of gravity, and their coordination is not fully developed. That being said, adults should always wear helmets when doing activities that have potential for collision - think of it as teaching by example while maintaining your safety. Be aware that your child is more likely to wear a helmet if they like the way it looks. Here are just some activities that a helmet might be worn by all ages:
- Hockey
- Baseball/softball
- Bicycle
- Horseback riding/equestrian
- Football
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Skateboarding
- In-line & Rollerskating
- Lacrosse
- Motorsports & vehicles such as dirtbikes, mopeds, motorcross, & ATVs
- Electric scooters
- Motorcycles
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding (children under 12)