While it seems like the best course of action is always to protect your child’s head, a helmet is actually not recommended for some activities. The CPSC says, “Children should not wear a helmet when playing on playgrounds or climbing trees” because the chin strap poses a risk for strangulation if it were to get caught on a piece of equipment or a tree branch. “The helmet may also prevent a child’s head from moving through an opening that the body can fit through and entrap the child by [their] head.” Remember, helmets are great as long as they are used correctly and for their intended purpose.