Correct Kids Helmet Sizing and Fit
Protect their noggin' properly
When your child is wearing a helmet, it's important that it fits right. It can't be too small, too large or too loose. So many children use ill-fitting helmets that it's hard to know what great helmet placement looks like. 🏆
So we've made a helpful guide for buying and adjusting your child's helmet.
How to measure 📏
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Use a centimetres cloth tape measure
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Wrap above the eyebrows at the thickest point of their head
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Make sure it is level, all the way around
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Record this number and use it to place your order
We have two great helmets from Giro to choose from if you'd like to order a kids helmet.
How to fit 📐
This diagram should help you get the right fit for your child's helmet. We've also included a step by step walkthrough below.
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Place the helmet on their head and ensure it is snug. Use the extra pads or tighten the fit ring if it's loose
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Check the front rim is only one or two finger-widths above their eyebrows.
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Ask them if they can see the edge of their helmet when they look upwards
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Adjust the side straps so only one finger can fit under them and so that the 'Y" of the strap is right below their ear
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Have them shake their head, if anything moves tighten again
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Have them open their mouth to yawn, if the helmet doesn't pull forward, tighten again
Remember, if they drop the helmet on a hard surface, have a crash or outgrow it. It's time to get a new helmet.