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The importance of helmets - Choose the right helmet for your child

From Dipika Mirpuri, About.com GuideMarch 19, 2009

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Helmets are a very important safety precaution. As we've seen in the recent tragedy concerning the actress Natasha Richardson, it's a strong possibility that wearing a helmet could have saved her life. Although the matter is under debate as I write, it's still a good safety measure to wear a helmet while participating in any sport where there's a danger of hitting one's head.

Teaching your child how to ride a bike isn't necessarily the easiest thing to do. You have to be prepared for several bumps and scrapes as a fall or two is inevitable. A good helmet can definitely help to cushion some of the shock of the fall. The first thing you need to do is to go out and buy a helmet which is right for your child. Here's an article on How to Choose the Right Helmet for your child which gives some excellent pointers on what to look for while buying a helmet.

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