Critics and advocates of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are agreed: the most important safety factor for kids when riding an ATV is to use a kids ATV helmet. The helmets come in many different styles and colors, ensuring that kids won't be embarrassed to wear a kids ATV helmet.
Kids ATV helmets are made from either plastic or a more expensive fiberglass. Make sure to purchase a kids ATV helmet rather than just let them use an adult helmet. The heavier size of the adult helmet will tire the child's neck too soon and not provide good protection. Children who use adult helmets are also at greater risk for collarbone injuries. Kids ATV helmets are designed to fit higher above the shoulders to lessen this risk.
Most kids ATV helmets have a visor for full-face protection and a chin guard. This offers the greatest amount of protection in a kids ATV helmet.
You'll need the circumference of your child's head in order to get the proper fit for the kids ATV helmet. Measure at the largest place, generally an inch or so above the eyebrows, completely around the head with a measuring tape (cloth). Before purchasing the kids ATV helmet, pull it on. If you can slip the kids ATV helmet on without spreading apart the helmet a bit, the kids ATV helmet is too big. With your child's mouth closed, fasten the chinstrap and move the kids ATV helmet back and forth with your hands. If the helmet moves without your child's skin moving along with it, it's too big. The kids ATV helmet needs to fit snugly.
Make sure the kids ATV helmet you purchase has a sticker noting its compliance with the standards for kids ATV helmets set forth by the Department of Transportation.
Kids ATV helmets are made from either plastic or a more expensive fiberglass. Make sure to purchase a kids ATV helmet rather than just let them use an adult helmet. The heavier size of the adult helmet will tire the child's neck too soon and not provide good protection. Children who use adult helmets are also at greater risk for collarbone injuries. Kids ATV helmets are designed to fit higher above the shoulders to lessen this risk.
Most kids ATV helmets have a visor for full-face protection and a chin guard. This offers the greatest amount of protection in a kids ATV helmet.
You'll need the circumference of your child's head in order to get the proper fit for the kids ATV helmet. Measure at the largest place, generally an inch or so above the eyebrows, completely around the head with a measuring tape (cloth). Before purchasing the kids ATV helmet, pull it on. If you can slip the kids ATV helmet on without spreading apart the helmet a bit, the kids ATV helmet is too big. With your child's mouth closed, fasten the chinstrap and move the kids ATV helmet back and forth with your hands. If the helmet moves without your child's skin moving along with it, it's too big. The kids ATV helmet needs to fit snugly.
Make sure the kids ATV helmet you purchase has a sticker noting its compliance with the standards for kids ATV helmets set forth by the Department of Transportation.
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