Kids ATV Helmets: Wear One or Not?

So you finally bought your kid his favorite ATV or dirt bike? Great! You know how much fun he'll have. But let's examine some things you can do to make sure he has fun on it... for a long, long time to come.

Safety's the name of the game. When you're considering kids helmets, whether to wear one or not, remember the law first. ATV riders must wear an approved helmet.

These laws exist for a reason. In the United States, around nine hundred bike riders a year are killed in crashes, and most of them die of head injuries. Trail bikes and ATVs are even more dangerous, since your kid is going to be riding on empty dirt roads with no help around.

A head injury can be extremely injurious. Sometimes the effects of a head injury don't show up until months after the accident. Permanent changes in personalities and learning problems, not to mention chronic headaches and problems with balance in general, can all result from a head injury.

So think about it. When your kid is out there alone, and it's hot, he's also going to start thinking: Helmets, wear one or not? Do everything you can to enforce the need for a helmet, as well as other safety accessories. And you wear one too, if you do any biking or ATV operating.

Buying the helmet your child likes best, one that looks 'cool,' will go a long way toward keeping him safe. Make sure it fits well and fits snugly on his head. Don't forget to buy him a new one when he grows out of the one you have, or in the event of any crash, which can cause invisible damage.

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