Cycling, scootering, skateboarding: how to choose a child's helmet suitable for their favorite activities.

Today, children are no longer content with a simple bike ride in front of the house. They move from bikes to scooters , then skateboards , discover the pump track… and quickly gain confidence.
Faced with these new practices, the children's helmet is no longer a simple accessory: it is a real piece of protective equipment, designed to accompany their progression in complete safety.

As a parent, the goal is clear: to let your child have fun, move around, and explore , knowing their head is well protected. But you still need to choose a junior helmet that's truly suited to these multiple uses.

Why children's helmets need to evolve with practices

Children's morphology differs from that of adults. Their heads are proportionally heavier, their coordination is still developing, and their reflexes when falling are less instinctive. As a result, in the event of a loss of balance, the impacts often affect the forehead, chin, and face .

A standard children's bicycle helmet protects the top of the head, but quickly proves inadequate as soon as the child alternates between cycling, scootering, or skateboarding. Forward falls are frequent, especially during the learning phase or at moderate speeds.

This is where the full-face children's helmet comes in , increasingly popular with urban and sporty families. It offers a wider protective surface without making the equipment feel restrictive.

The full-face children's helmet: more complete protection, without compromise

Contrary to popular belief, a full-face helmet for children is neither heavy nor stifling. Recent models, such as the Virgo Kids helmets , have been designed specifically to meet the needs of young riders.

A chin guard designed for everyday falls

Whether riding a scooter or a bicycle, falls forward are common. The integrated chin guard protects the chin, jaw, and lower face, areas particularly vulnerable in children.

On Virgo Kids helmets, this chin guard is:

• integrated into the overall structure,
• well ventilated,
• discreet enough not to interfere with breathing or communication.

The child speaks, breathes and moves freely, which promotes acceptance of the helmet on a daily basis — a key point for parents.

Lightweight and ventilated: essential for a child's helmet

A good children's helmet should be so comfortable you forget you're wearing it. Weighing between 550 and 600 g , Virgo Kids helmets remain lightweight for a junior full-face helmet.

Multiple vents ensure good air circulation, even during a spirited bike ride or a session at the skatepark. The child sweats less, takes off their helmet less often… and is more likely to keep it on.

Children's helmet with or without MIPS: how to choose?

Not all children have the same level of ability, nor the same playing fields. That's why there are two complementary approaches.

Virgo Kids Helmet: for discovering and progressing with confidence

A full-face children's helmet without MIPS is perfectly suitable:

• for daily commutes by bicycle,
• to scooter outings,
• to children in the learning phase.

It complies with current safety standards (EN 1078, NTA-8776, CPSC) and offers complete protection, reassuring for parents.

Virgo Kids MIPS Helmet: for budding young riders

The MIPS children's helmet incorporates a mobile inner layer designed to limit the rotational forces transmitted to the brain during certain oblique impacts (principle to be detailed via a dedicated link).

This technology is particularly relevant for:

• the skatepark,
• the pump track,
• The children become more comfortable, gain speed and perform a series of tricks.

Choosing the right size for a child's helmet

Even the best children's helmet only provides proper protection if it is correctly fitted .

How to measure?

Measure your child's head circumference approximately 2 cm above the eyebrows , using a flexible measuring tape.

Size chart

• XS : 48-51 cm
• S : 51-54 cm

A good junior helmet:

• does not move when the child shakes their head,
• does not compress the forehead,
• remains comfortable even after several minutes.

The rear adjustment system allows for precise and progressive adjustment, ideal for accompanying growth.

A children's helmet that reassures parents... and appeals to children

Design plays a major role. A modern children's helmet, with clean lines and current colours, is perceived as rider equipment , not as an imposed obligation.

Virgo Kids helmets are designed to achieve this balance:

• optimal protection
• neat look
• real comfort in use.

For parents, it's peace of mind.
For children, it's the pleasure of riding a bike , scooter or skateboarding with a helmet that really matches their energy.

Choosing a good children's helmet means investing in their freedom of movement... with complete confidence.