Fitting a Bike Helmet

Tis the season for outdoor sports, and biking is always a popular one. Whether it's your kids or yourself, wearing a bike helmet is a necessity - traumatic brain injuries are easier to come by than you might think. And there's very little point in bothering to wear a helmet if it doesn't fit right, so take a look at these tips for fitting a bike helmet:

• Adjust the padding so the helmet fits snug, but not too tight, and as low on the head as possible for the most protection.

• Make sure the helmet fits securely to stay in place even through vigorous shaking or, heaven forbid, a hard knock to the head.

• The helmet shouldn't move when the buckle is fastened (it shouldn't hurt or pinch, either. You don't want to be tempted to unbuckle it).

• When you open your mouth wide you should feel the helmet pull down slightly.

• When you're wearing the helmet and you look up you should just see the rim slightly, and the "Y" on each side of your head should come together just below your ears.