When looking for a new football helmet for your child you need to take a few things into consideration. The right football helmet has to be just the right size, neither too lose nor too tight. If it’s too lose then the helmet has a risk of coming off during a football game and if it is too tight then your child may suffer from headaches while they wear the helmet. For the most part, a kids football helmet should be about 1 inch above the eyebrow at the front.
If it is possible, then provide your child with a helmet that has an air cushion system. Remember that the child’s safety is important and that you need to do whatever it takes to reduce injury. An air system in the helmet will greatly reduce impact when two players come into contact. The air cushion will also be more comfortable to wear as it provides a more snug fit.
Youth Football Helmet Padding
Helmet padding will usually be designed to fit all around the inner part of a helmet. You have a piece for the back, neck, sides, and also the crown. Padding usually comes in different thicknesses so that you can choose the best kind for you. When you wear out your pads be sure to buy new ones and also make sure that they are NOCSAE compliant.
Football Helmet Chin Straps
Football helmet chin straps have two goals, to secure the helmet to your head and to protect your chin. Your chin strap must always be centered to ensure that you get proper protection from your football helmet. If you helmet is too loose then tightened your chin strap. If your child does not like the chin strap then manufacturers always provide a variety of colors and styles at a low price.
VSR-2Y Junior High/Youth Helmet
Riddell is introducing this new padded helmet in order to reduce concussions while in the football field. As you all know, a child’s safety is Riddell’s number 1 priority. You child’s safety was taken into consideration when developing this new youth football helmet. This helmet comes complete with a chin strap and face mask. It also comes with air chambers that are designed to provide the best fit ever.
Cincinnati Bengals Revolution Mini Helmet
Riddell is happy to introduce this exact replica of the Cincinnati Bengals football helmet. This helmet comes with Riddells top of the line custom features. Riddel also makes other NFL youth football helmet replicas.