As summer approaches, children are headed outside to play. For many children, this means dusting off their bikes, scooters, roller blades, skateboards, and/or hoverboards to cruise around the neighborhood. Along with these toys, children should be grabbing their helmet every time they ride.
May is Helmet Safety Awareness Month. And it’s only a few weeks until the official start of summer, so now is a perfect time to ensure your child has a well-fitted helmet and to remind your child of the importance of wearing a helmet.
Below is a list of ways to get your child to wear a helmet, not only because it’s safe but also because they want to:
If you feel passionately about this topic and want to advocate for a safer environment for our children, join Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (T4CIP) today (May 25, 2022) by following the hashtag #WearAHelmet on social media. Feel free to share pictures of your children wearing well-fitted helmets along with the hashtag to show your support!
