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Many states have laws that require children to wear bike helmets.
But there aren't laws that require parents to make sure helmets fit properly. And proper fit is as important as a proper helmet. According to an article in New Jersey's Bergen Record , the helmet should be snug, but not too tight. The straps should go over the ears, not on top of them. And your child needs to understand that the helmet must remain parallel to the ground, not pushed back on the head.