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    Best Kids' Bike Helmets of 2025

    These bike helmets aced our tests for safety and fit

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    Garneau Nino Bike Helmet Youth Helmet
    Wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious head injuries.
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    Everyone should wear a bike helmet when they go out for a ride, but that’s especially important for kids. 

    In 21 states and the District of Columbia, children are required to wear bike helmets, according to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. And many cities and towns have similar mandates.

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    Wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the risk of serious head injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making it easier for kids and parents to focus on the fun of a bike ride itself. 

    You can learn how to choose a bike helmet for a child and consult our bike helmet buying guide for other smart shopping tips. Members can also access our full ratings of over 80 bike helmets for adults and over 20 bike helmets for kids.

    Best Bike Helmets for Kids

    Excellent children’s bike helmets are available in a variety of styles and prices. Below is a list of recommended picks in alphabetical order. 


    Kevin Loria

    Kevin Loria is a senior reporter covering health and science at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2018, covering environmental health, food safety, infectious disease, fitness, and more. Previously, Kevin was a correspondent covering health, science, and the environment at Business Insider. Kevin lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and children. Follow him on X: @kevloria.