The safety of children when riding a scooter or cycling must be a constant priority .
Here are some very important points:
Why should children wear a helmet when riding a Scooter / Bike?
A properly fitted helmet prevents the head from absorbing the force of impact from a crash or fall, which can reduce the risk of serious head trauma and brain injury by up to 85%. This means that four out of five brain injuries could be prevented if every child on a Scooter / Bike wore a helmet.
What type of helmet should be used for Scooter / Bike practice?
Bicycle helmets are recommended for scootering because this activity is similar to cycling and inline skating. No standard for helmets aimed specifically at scooter users has been adopted.
What helmet standards are in effect?
Helmets sold in Canada are certified by CSA (Canadian Standards Association), CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), Snell, or ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials).
The helmet is one of the essential elements of the practice of the Scooter / Bike.
Don't take the safety of your children lightly.
Jeff Theberge