Kids, helmets and gettng them to wear them… – Page 2 – Bike Forum

woody2000 · 2016-08-17T11:37:37Z

Not really interested in a debate about the pros/cons of helmet wearing, but no doubt it will end up that way. So.... My eldest (7 1/2) will not keep a helmet on, always complains that it hurts, is uncomfortable etc etc. Been through a few different styles of helmet (that seem to fit ok), and the end result is always the same. I'm treading a fine line between me and the mrs - I'd be happy for him not to wear one as I'd rather he enjoyed riding his bike. The mrs very much would like him to wear one as he's a clumsy git that probably falls off at least once a ride, and will probably bang his nut sooner or later. We've tried various things, mostly carrot rather than stick and we just can't get him to keep it on. So STW, any top tips? He's a bit young for a skills course ;-)

oldtalent

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Depends where they are riding, I doubt it's the roads? Never wore them back in my day, I was 40 when I bought my 1st helmet.

Posted : 18/08/2016 6:44 am

steve_b77

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Stared from the off with my two, no helmet means no bike riding. They now both put them on before getting their bike and quite often leave them on when playing afterwards the little weirdos

Posted : 18/08/2016 6:59 am

stevenmenmuir

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If he is saying it hurts then believe him and get him one that doesn't.

Speaks someone who I'm guessing doesn't have kids. 😉

Posted : 18/08/2016 7:48 am

woody2000

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Hmm, progress I think! We're off on holiday soon and will be taking bikes, he's asked me for a new helmet so he can ride. Let's see what happens.

Thanks for the input folks 🙂

Posted : 18/08/2016 9:43 am

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