Top 5 Best Infant Helmets | 2017 Reviews
As sweet as our little babies may seem, they can be very rough and rowdy creatures. Parents love to see their kids do adventurous things especially if they can do it independently but safety is always a major concern.
Take biking, for example. It sure is nice to see kids as young as a year old to hop on their bikes but we are also scared of them getting bruises or their heads making contact with anything hard. If you know a parent whose infant is already interested in bikes, then you probably have also witnessed their obsession for baby bike helmets.
Unfortunately, finding the right helmet that is small enough for an infant’s or a young toddler’s head can be quite challenging since most manufacturers make helmets that can accommodate a school-aged child’s much bigger head.
So, how do you look for the best infant bike helmet for your little one? Go for an infant bicycle helmet that fits snugly around your baby’s head. To get their measurements, get a tape measure and wrap it around the head once inch above the eyebrows which is the thickest part of their head. As much as possible, avoid a hard shell helmet and go for an in-mold model as they are well ventilated and are lightweight. Heavy helmets tend to be very uncomfortable for small babies.
Vents will allow more fresh air to circulate around the head to make bike riding more comfortable. You would not want to have a kiddo who is hot and sweaty during a ride because they are extremely irritable! All helmets sold in the US should come with a certification from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you are in doubt, better do your shopping at a reputable store.
Before you go through our list, check out our detailed Best Helmets for Infants and Toddlers Buying Guide here.
So, are you ready to check out our top 5 recommendations on infant bike helmets? Check out our reviews!
Quick Comparison Table
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Lazer BOB (Baby on Board) Infant Helmet |
Nutcase Baby Nutty Street Bike Helmet |
Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet |
Joovy Noodle Helmet |
Schwinn Infant Helmet |
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$$$ |
$$$ |
$$$ |
$$$ |
$$$ |
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46 – 52 cm |
47 – 50 cm |
48 – 52 cm |
47 – 52 cm |
44 – 50 cm |
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6 vents |
11 vents |
20 vents |
14 vents |
6 vents |
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Lazer BOB (Baby on Board) Infant Helmet
The first in our list and what we consider as among the best infant helmet in the market is the Lazer BOB Infant Helmet.
What we love most about this baby bike helmet is that it has among the smallest designs making them suitable for very young kids. It isn’t the lightest one there is but it is still light enough to make rides comfortable and enjoyable for infants and young toddlers.
The Lazer BOB is well-ventilated with six vents around the helmet and it also comes with easy to remove and clean soft fit pads so it is a big plus for parents. Additionally, if you are fond of going on night rides, the Lazer comes with a reflective tape for better visibility.
Another great feature that many parents will probably not notice is the flat back design of the helmet. It is flatter than most regular helmets which mean that the kiddos wearing it can learn their heads right back without worrying about hitting the rear wall or seat of the trailer.
This baby bike helmet is not just for biking; we also highly recommend it for use inside the trailer. Plus, this does not come with a visor which can sometimes block the wearer’s view.
For the flat back design, reflector strips and overall comfort for the baby (great fit for small heads) and the parent (easy to clean) and the reasonable price tag, this infant bike helmet grabs the top spot in our list.
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Details of the Lazer BOB (Baby on Board) Infant Helmet |
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Size |
46 – 52 cm |
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Weight |
277 grams |
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No. of Vents |
6 |
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Reflector |
Yes |
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Visor |
No |
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Skater Style |
No |
Nutcase Baby Nutty Street Bike Helmet
Coming in second place in a very tight competition against the Lazer BOB baby bicycle helmet is the Nutcase Baby Nutty Street Bike Helmet, which we love just as much.
What’s so great about this product? First off, we love its Fidlock magnetic buckle! It makes putting on and taking off such a breeze that you can do it even with just a single hand and even with your gloves on. We guarantee you that there will no pinch and, thus, no tears along the process. The buckle is super safe yet super strong so you will never have to worry about it breaking apart after a few uses.
Another big plus for this awesome bike helmet for baby is that it grows along with your kid. You can choose to use the 6mm pads and, later on, the 3mm pads as your little one’s head grows bigger. We like that it comes with an elastic fit system that stretches out as the user grows.
Additionally, it comes with great features that add comfort to the user. It comes with 11 vents that will make your baby’s head cool as they ride along and it also has bug netting to make sure that bugs, bees and other tiny insects do not get inside and bother your little one. Of course, it comes with great designs that babies love!
If it had not been priced nearly twice as much as the cheapest Lazer BOB, this would have been on the top spot. Its outstanding performance might just be worth its tag but we are still placing this on the second spot as we think it should be a little more affordable than it already is.
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Details of the Nutcase Baby Nutty Street Bike Helmet |
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Size |
47 – 50 cm |
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Weight |
280 grams |
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No. of Vents |
11 |
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Reflector |
Yes |
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Visor |
Yes |
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Skater Style |
Yes |
Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet
Next in our list is the Giro infant helmet which comes with attractive colorful designs that kids are sure to love.
There are many things we love about the Giro Me2 as well. For example, it comes with 20 vents around the helmet to keep your infant’s head cool. The front vents also come with built-in nets to prevent bugs and other tiny insects from getting inside the helmet and thus disrupting what would otherwise be a comfortable ride.
Another safety feature that we love about this baby bike helmet is its Giro Mini-Loc fit system that doesn’t pinch your kid’s sensitive skin. It is extremely simple to use that they can do the fitting and adjusting themselves. The helmet also comes with a built-in visor that doesn’t get in the way of the user’s vision and a soft padding to keep them safe and comfortable.
For an infant helmet, it does start off quite big at 42 centimeters, at least compared to other infant helmets available in the market. It is also slightly pricey (although still worth it in our opinion) so we recommend it only for parents who are willing to shell out a bit more for their kid’s safety. For those things, we are ranking the Giro Me2 at the third spot in our list.
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Details of the Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet |
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Size |
48 – 52 cm |
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Weight |
240 grams |
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No. of Vents |
20 |
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Reflector |
No |
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Visor |
Yes |
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Skater Style |
No |
Joovy Noodle Helmet
When it comes to shopping for items, parents always look for the best value for their money and when talking about that in terms of bike helmets for babies, it is the Joovy Noodle Helmet that always comes to mind.
This infant helmet is ideal for those living in warmer climates or for those with kiddos who sweat a lot. It comes with 14 vents that will ensure that air will continuously circulate around the head, providing a comfortable ride for the wearer. The front air vents are covered in mesh to keep out bugs and other insects from flying inside.
Another big plus about the Joovy baby bicycle helmet is that it has an adjustable dial chin strap. Your baby can strap on and adjust their helmets according to their comfort all by themselves. All they have to do is turn the dial around and the length of the chin straps are adjusted easily. Another plus is that it can fit from 1 to 4 years old so unless this helmet breaks (which we doubt would happen in normal cases), you will not need any other baby bike helmets until then.
This helmet is pretty solid and covers entire skull and even the upper neck area so parents are ensured that their little ones stay safe in case the worst things happen. It is the great companion for longer and bumpier rides.
Although there are a lot of good things that we can say about this bike helmet, the visor isn’t one of them. True, the solid visor can help protect during a fall but they also tend to get in the way of the wearer’s vision. It also doesn’t quite compete as well as the first three helmets we have on the list so even if it is priced slightly lower, we are still ranking this brand as fourth in our list.
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Details of the Joovy Noodle Helmet |
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Size |
47 – 52 cm |
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Weight |
226 grams |
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No. of Vents |
14 |
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Reflector |
No |
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Visor |
No |
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Skater Style |
No |
Schwinn Infant Helmet
The last on the list of our bike helmets for infants is one from Schwinn. At just 44 centimeters, this model is certainly among the smallest available in the market, making it a top choice for the youngest babies that are allowed to ride upright on a bike.
It comes with all the standard features that we at ParentsNeed HQ are looking for including sturdy and durable shell and soft straps that are not too hard on the baby’s skin and head. If you are looking for something that could just pass safety standards and is something that you could use for casual cruising in your bike, this is your match.
However, a lot of parents are still skeptical about the quality of this product, including us. It seems that the design of this baby bike helmet does not help make it stay in place. A few tugging and pulling even by a baby can already loose it around the head and we certainly wish that it came with a sturdier locking mechanism that will prevent that from happening.
We recommend this helmet for parents who are still testing the waters of biking with their babies and are not quite ready to spend a little bit more on such a product. The price is a major factor in deciding the rank for the Schwinn bike helmet because it made us think that it came with very inferior materials and design. After further testing, we found out that the Velcro straps do need some reinforcement to help the helmet work well enough.
Despite having the smallest size, which leaves some parents with no other choice, and a very inexpensive price tag, we think that some points in quality may have been sacrificed so we are putting this one at the bottom of our list.
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Details of the Schwinn Infant Helmet |
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Size |
44 – 50 cm |
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Weight |
295 grams |
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No. of Vents |
6 |
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Reflector |
No |
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Visor |
No |
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Skater Style |
No |
Which of the brands did you think most appealed to you?
We hope this list of reviews on several bike helmets for babies will help you decide the best one for your little one. Weigh out the pros and cons very carefully and make sure to consider the things that we have mentioned earlier in this guide. Enjoy your bike rides and cherish your moments together but make sure that your kiddo stays safe and comfortable, too.
FAQ (By Our Ardent Readers)
- Why would a child need to wear Infant helmet while biking? The answer is simple. Pure safety. When a child falls over from a bike while riding on it or as a passenger, the first part to hit the ground is the head and cause severe injuries. Considering the child safety it is absolutely necessary for the child to wear helmet while biking.
- Why is it so important to wear a helmet? Helmet is the first line of defence. We can't stress enough on the safety aspects of your child while on the bike. No matter how closely you are monitoring your child, accidents can happen and cause serious injuries to your little one. To avoid any such harm , we strongly recommend children to wear infant helmets while on bike.
- Do infant helmets reduce head injuries? Yes most certainly it does reduce the risk of death. 75% of all accidents involves head injuries. By wearing helmet you could reduce the damage caused during accidents and aid for quicker recovery.
- How does helmet protect your infant's head? Well it is better not to crash at all. But in the worst circumstances if they do, better crash with a helmet as it absorbs 90% of the force caused by the impact during the crash and can reduce the risk of fatal death. The injuries caused by wearing a helmet is a lot lesser as compared to wearing no helmet at all.
- Why are bicycle helmets shaped the way they are? The infant helmets are circle in shape to fit the shape of the head and is aerodynamically designed so that less air particles enter the helmet and does not get in the way during crash. If the air particles come in the way during impact, it creates a force called drag and results in serious injuries to the head.
- Can i buy cheap infant helmets? Cheap infant helmets which are not certified for safety does not do the job they are meant to do. So there is no real benefit of wearing it. As it is the safety of your child, we would recommend a standard one. Please read through our reviews to find your best pick that suits your budget.
- Are infant helmets available in different sizes? Are they adjustable? yes they are available in various sizes and also has a adjustable band to fasten it tight.
- How to measure infant head for helmets? Take a garment measuring tape and wrap it around one inch above his/her eyebrows to find the exact size.
- How should a infant helmet fit? The helmet should sit low on the forehead leaving 2 finger spaces above the eyebrow. The side straps should form a 'Y' below the ear and the child should be able to comfortably see the rim of the bicycle.
- How to choose the best infant helmet for my child? We understand it is extremely tricky to chose the one that suits you the best as there are several available in the market. Our review page about best toddler helmets will help you understand the various types of helmets and also provide a price tag for you to suit your budget.
- Where can i buy infant helmets? You could buy them in store or shop online from trusted online retailers like amazon for best prices.
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