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A bike helmet can not only save a life, but it can also prevent or lessen the severity of brain injury during a bicycle crash. Any helmet is better than no helmet at all, but to learn more about some widely available toddler bike helmets and kids' bike helmets, we tested traditional and multi-sport styles (sometimes called BMX) helmets, ranging in size from those that fit infants to those that fit adolescents. If you're looking for information about toddler bike helmets and kids' bike helmets, Consumer Reports is your best resource. Use our toddler and kids' bike helmet buying guide to learn about the bike helmet features that are most important to consider for toddlers and kids. We also provide Ratings and recommendations on the best types of toddler bike helmets and kids' bike helmets.