Sometimes getting your child to wear a ski helmet can be quite difficult. They do not understand the seriousness of head injuries and most believe it can not happen to them. By following the five tips below it will make your job of convincing them to wear a ski helmet a lot easier.

1. If you want your child to wear a ski helmet then you should also wear a ski helmet – Lead by example, your child looks up to you.
2. Always point out to your child who is wearing a helmet. It could be a professional athlete, it could be others on the hill, or it could be one or all of their friends. Make sure they know the importance of wearing one.
3. When buying a ski helmet, make sure you buy one that they like. Let them pick it out for themselves, no one likes to be told what they want, least of which is kids. If they want one that is colorful let them get it. Remember if they do not like the helmet, they will not want to wear it.
4. Make sure that the ski helmet you buy is light, comfortable and fits properly. Nothing is worse that a helmet that does not fit.
5. The most important thing is to make sure it is their decision and if they want to decorate it as they see fit then let them do it even if you do not care for it. They will wear what they like and what they have created.