Wearing a correctly fitting helmet every time your child rides on their scooter or bike helps to  protect their face, head, and brain if they fall.

Please talk to your child about the importance of wearing a helmet every time they ride even if they’re going on a short journey and to follow the following rules:

• Make sure the helmet fits well
• Always wear a helmet correctly so it protects as it should: make sure it covers the forehead and doesn’t tip back. Always fasten the straps
• Don’t wear a hat under a helmet
• Take care of the helmet and don’t throw it around. If it’s damaged, it won’t protect the rider as well as it should when they need it
• Get a new helmet if the rider has been involved in a fall whilst on their bike and has hit their head
• Put reflective stickers on the helmet so drivers can see the rider better