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Bell Boomerang

*Est. $30

Reviewed July 2009
Bell Boomerang

Bike helmet for toddlers

pros
  • Good fit
  • Detachable visor
  • Pinch-guard buckle
  • High scores for impact absorption
cons
  • Rear protrusion irritates some children
  • Not very much ventilation
 
 
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3 star:
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Great first helmut, September 18, 2009

Cute graphis. Great design. Love the visor. As with all bike helmuts, make sure you measure your kids head before buying. This one comes with a set of extra thick pads in addtion to the ones already in the helmut. I find all bike helmuts difficult to adjust and get a proper fit. This one is no exception. My recommendation is to sit your child in their high chair and distract them with their favorite snack. They won't be able to squirm away and the snacks help them tolerate you putting it on and taking it off while you adjust straps and such. Once properly adjusted I was very please with the fit of the helmut. Doesn't slide down my son's head. I know he'll grow out of it fast, but I'm willing to pay the price to keep his cute little noggin' in one piece. Not that I plan on rolling over the Burley bike trailer, but you never can be too safe!

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Great Helmet for my 2 year old, August 21, 2009
I was skeptical to buy this helmet because my 2 year old has a very small head. But this helmet fitted him perfectly and it has a lot of padding inside. Great product!
Toddler bike helmet, April 2, 2009
Purchased this for my granddaughter. We bought the same one for her sister 2 years ago. It is great!
great investment, March 5, 2009

I bought this helmet for my daughter who had just turned 1. She doesn't usually like to have things on her head but she didn't mind this helmet. The helmet is easy to size and covers my daughter's head well. She'll probably be able to use this helmet for a couple years. We go on bike rides around the neighborhood and I feel better knowing that her precious head is protected if something were to ever happen on one of our rides.

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Helmet, February 12, 2009
The back is kinda pointed, and gets in the way. But over all is a great helmet!
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org is the most thorough reviewer we found of bike helmets. Although their coverage of adult bike helmets is severely out of date, this recent report on kids' helmets covers more than a dozen models, with ratings for impact absorption, fit and ease of use. The Bell Boomerang is one of three toddler helmets under scrutiny.

Review: Kid & toddler bike helmets, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, July 2009

2. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute

The Bell Boomerang has a rounded profile that resembles adult helmets -- analysts at BHSI say this is the best type of design, with fewer sharp edges that could snag in a crash. The soft foam visor and pinch-proof buckle are also highlighted.

Review: Bicycle Helmets for the 2009 Season, Editors of Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, June 27, 2009

3. Bicycling Magazine

This quick review praises the Bell Boomerang for fit, a pinch-proof buckle and safety certifications, but editors note that kids might be tempted to peel off the helmet's shell.

Review: Bell Boomerang Helmet Reviews, Editors of Bicycling magazine

4. Amazon.com

More than a dozen parents have commented on the Bell Boomerang. While a few think it is a great helmet, others say it's too small for toddlers under a year old and the no-pinch buckle did occasionally pinch.

Review: Bell Boomerang Infant/Toddler Bike Helmet Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. MTBR.com

The one review here notes that the pinch-proof buckle doesn't work as advertised, but that the padding and fit system are good.

Review: Bell Boomerang Pro -- Infant/Toddler Helmet Reviews, Contributors to MTBR.com

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