A helmet protects your head — Health, 4–6 years
A helmet is safety equipment for riding and some active games. It cannot prevent every injury, but it can cushion a hit to the head.
What a helmet does
A helmet is a hard shell with soft material inside. In a fall, it spreads some of the force over a larger area and cushions the head. It must fit snugly, sit level and have its strap fastened under the chin.
Why heads need protection
The head contains the brain, which helps us move, think and sense the world. A fall can make the head stop suddenly while the body keeps moving, causing a hard hit. Helmets were made to reduce this problem, not to make falling safe.
Checking a helmet
Leo puts on his helmet before riding his scooter. First, the front sits about two fingers above his eyebrows. Next, he clips the strap and checks that it is snug under his chin. Finally, an adult checks that the helmet is not cracked; then Leo rides slowly in a safe place.
A helmet is not magic
It is easy to think a helmet makes you invincible because it feels like armour. It only protects one part of the body and cannot stop every kind of injury. Ride carefully, follow an adult’s rules and tell an adult if you fall or hit your head, even if you feel fine.
Where helmets are used
Helmets are used for bicycles, scooters, skateboards and some climbing or riding activities. Adults may choose different helmets because each one fits a different activity. A helmet belongs with careful habits too: checking the path, slowing down and keeping away from traffic.
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