Baby and toddler bicycle helmets

Buying a baby bicycle helmet online: what counts for protection and fit

A baby bicycle helmet makes sense as soon as your child rides along in a bike seat or trailer and can sit stably and hold their head up on their own. The exact moment differs from child to child. So when choosing the helmet, what counts is not age alone but above all the measured head circumference and a steady, comfortable fit.

With small children in particular, a helmet should be light, sit without pressure points and be finely adjustable. For rides in a child seat or trailer, a shape that lets the back of the head rest comfortably against the headrest also matters. So check the helmet together with the seat or trailer you actually use, if you can.

Determining baby bicycle helmet size: head circumference instead of age

A kids helmet for a one year old cannot be chosen reliably from the date of birth alone. Children's heads grow at different rates, and size ranges also vary from model to model. So measure before you buy:

1. Place a soft tape measure just above the eyebrows.
2. Run it horizontally above the ears around the widest point of the head.
3. Read off the circumference without pulling the tape tight.
4. Compare the value with the size details on the relevant product page.

In this collection you will find small sizes that, depending on the model, start at a head circumference of 44 cm, for example 44 to 49 cm, 45 to 50 cm or 46 to 51 cm. The exact range is always stated with each helmet. If the measurement falls at the edge of a size range, the helmet should definitely be tried on and the fit checked. A helmet that is too big is not a good margin to grow into.

How a bicycle helmet should sit for babies and toddlers

The right helmet sits level on the head and covers the forehead without restricting vision. The side straps run around the ears, the chin strap sits close without pressing. When your child moves their head, the helmet should stay in place.

• The helmet tips neither back onto the neck nor low over the face.
• The fit system holds the helmet evenly without creating pressure points.
• The straps run smoothly and are not twisted.
• No thick hats or hoods fit between helmet and head.

Check the setting regularly. Small heads grow quickly, and padding or straps can change with everyday use too.

Baby bicycle helmet for bike seat, bike trailer and balance bike

On the first rides together, comfort counts just as much as the right size. A light helmet puts less strain on young neck muscles. A compact shape that does not stick out unnecessarily at the back helps your child look ahead in a relaxed way in the seat or trailer. Good ventilation is especially pleasant on warm days.

Later, the same helmet often accompanies your child on their first attempts on a balance bike or tricycle. Easy size adjustment and a design your child likes to wear then become even more important. Reflective details or a rear light can add to visibility depending on the model; you will find the exact equipment in the product details.

KED baby and toddler bicycle helmets at a glance

The collection brings together small sizes from the KED Meggy family, among them Meggy II Trend, Meggy Spark, Meggy II Originals and Meggy II K-Star. The choice includes calm plain colours as well as colourful designs, so parents can focus on fit and equipment while children still find their favourite.

KED develops bicycle helmets with adjustable fit systems for different head sizes. Many models are made in Freiberg am Neckar. The bicycle helmets are tested to EN 1078; which technologies and features a specific model includes is shown directly on the product page.

When does a baby or toddler need the next helmet size?

Change the size when the helmet presses despite the fit system being fully open, no longer sits deep enough, or the head circumference lies outside the stated range. After a crash with an impact, a helmet should be replaced, even when no damage is visible on the outside.

Once your child has outgrown the smallest sizes, you will find suitable models for kindergarten, the school run and the next rides in the KED kids helmets collection.