54-58cm helmet age

Kids bike helmets are sized as per the circumference of the rider’s head. The measurement can be in centimetres, inches, or general sizing like Small and Medium, as per the manufacturer.

Helmet size for 7 year-old

When you find a helmet in the market with 54-57cm size, it means the helmet fits children with a head circumference in that range.

What if you find a helmet with vague or alpha sizing, such as 3+, XS, or XL? In that case, I will always recommend you to look for the head circumference range given.

Because, that’s the best way to decide the accurate helmet size.

Youth bicycle helmets come in variety of designs, sizes, and materials. Buying a comfortable, fitting helmet for your child is really important. Otherwise, it won’t serve the purpose of protecting the child’s head during crash (God forbid).

First step – measure your child’s head circumference

Choose a child’s helmet based not only on age, but also on head size,.

A head circumference is the widest part of the head and below is how your measure it –

• Get a soft measuring tape that’s non-stretchable.
• Wrap the tape around the head;
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