When buying a scooter for your child, don’t forget to purchase the necessary protection kit. It should include a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist pads. The protection will keep your child safe from possible injuries and fractures during a fall.

The requirements for a helmet:

A helmet must have a quality certificate and markings that you can find inside it. The marking means that this product complies with the standards. The US-made helmets have Snell B90/B95 or CPSC standards. Helmets manufactured in Europe have BS EN 1078 or CE standards. This means that the helmet has passed all the required impact tests.
Each helmet should have ventilation holes.
A helmet can have a classic shape that is used for cycling too, or it can be bowl-shaped. The classic helmets have an elongated front part that can save your child from injuries during a face-first fall and protect their eyes from the sun. The bowl-shaped helmets have fewer ventilation holes but they’re more durable and give enhanced protection from behind. This means the back of your child’s head will be fully covered.
A helmet must suit a child in size. Children’s helmets are available in 2 sizes, S and M. Choose size S if the child’s head circumference is 17 to 20 inches and M if it’s 20 to 22 inches. But it’s always best to try on the item before buying it to make sure that your child feels comfortable in it. A helmet that’s too big can slip or even fall off. A helmet that’s too small will cause discomfort and pressure. In both cases, the helmet won’t fulfill its protective function.

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