Best bike helmets for kids

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Looking for a bike helmet for your kids? We're here to help.

This bunch of bike helmets represents the best in the 52-57cm (approximate) range which could be anything from a toddler to a teenager. Their styling and features varies from the more fun 'skate' style helmets to more serious-looking mountain bike helmets.

Sizing is measured as the circumference of their head, so that gives you a good starting point but there really is no substitute for trying before you buy. Find out how to measure your child's head for a bike helmet.

If you are looking for a helmet for an older child or teenager, check out our article on best bike helmets for teenagers.

Safety standards: all kids helmets listed conform to British or European safety standards and some offer additional safety features such as Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS)
Adjusting the kids helmet: straps, clips and dials.
Comfort: padding and vents
Your requirements: hair, style, colour

We've tested some of the helmets listed with our own test panel and you'll see links to the reviews. In our reviews, we looked at safety standards, how easy it is to adjust the helmet, how comfortable the helmet is, and features such as clips, straps and vents.

It's important to know what your requirements are, especially with regards to long hair. For the helmets we have tested, we have checked if the kids helmet worked with hair in a ponytail and plaits. If your child has got afro hair, read our article on afro hair and kids' bike helmets.

In this article we're listing the best kids bike helmets on the market, catering for a wide range of uses and budgets with prices ranging from £14.99 to £64.99.

Read on to find your perfect kid's bike helmet!

Very comfy, streamlined bike helmet in block colours

Size: One size 50-57cm
Colours: Choice of 5
Safety standards: CPSC, EN 1078
Weight: 320g
Cost: £64.99

Summary: The Bell Sidetrack II MIPS Youth packs in all the features you would expect from a top-end adult mountain bike helmet but in a more compact package. The long peak is the type of design choice that will divide opinion, but the fit is good and the block colours keep things simple. The covered MIPS lining keeps hair snagging to a minimum whilst giving an additional safety feature. This was a firm favourite with older kids in our helmet group test.

Read the Bell Sidetrack II MIPS Youth bike helmet review

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Best kids helmet for keeping cool

Size: One size 51-56cm
Colours: Choice of 6
Safety standards: EN 1078/TÜV Rheinland Test Mark
Weight: 245g
Cost: £54.95

Summary: The Alpina Carapax Jr. is a very lightweight, stylish kid's bike helmet with plenty of large vents. Styled in the mountain bike school of helmets, the Carapax has a great buckle system and easy adjustments. It may not fit all heads perfectly, but when it does, our testers found it really good!

Read our review of the Alpina Carapax Jr. kids helmet

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