There are some things in my house that are not negotiable.  One of these includes my son wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle – it’s non-negotiable!

Too bad my son can’t ride a bike yet. But he is perfectly willing to put on a helmet as he attempts to maneuver his two-wheeler (still with training wheels) around the driveway.

This request gets a bit trickier as they grow up.  According to the The Consumer Product Safety Commission, cyclist’s ages five through fourteen have the highest injury rate of all riders and approximately one third of injuries are head related.  In a survey conducted by this commission, most kids reported they did not like to wear a helmet because of the way they looked in it.  (“Nerdy” was one of the objections))

Today, there are so many styles to choose from you are sure to find one your child or teen will wear. My 16-year-old nephew is a serious cyclist and the one he currently wears is the Giro Saros Livestrong Bike Helmet. It boasts a 4-fit system so even little kids can wear it, and twenty-three air vents to keep heads cool and dry. This helmet offers the ultimate protection for their head with its added roll cage protection.  Best of all, the cool black and yellow design reminds everyone they’re sporting the same one the champion wears.

It’s excellent for scooter riding, too. (Razor Pro Model Scooter)