What are ASTM and CPSC standards?
They are testing standards for impact performance and strap strength. In March 1999 the requirements to meet these standards were changed and the ASTM standard requires a few millimeters more coverage to the head. How do I know which helmet to buy for my child? There are lots of helmets for children from ages one to five. There are no baby helmets because it is not recommended for infants to ride in bike carriers due to the instability of their spinal cords and weak neck muscles. Children’s helmets come with 2-3 different thicknesses of padding to account for increasing head growth. Do they make bike helmets for large heads? Several manufacturers make extra large helmets, but Bell helmets make the largest, the Kinghead model, which fits heads up to 8 . If you are unable to locate the Bell Kinghead helmet, your local bicycle shop should be able to order one for you. When I measure my head, I am between sizes which helmet do I buy? If you are between sizes order the larger size and adjus
