Thudguard kid’s helmets (not for cycling)
I can’t argue that this helmet for toddlers to wear around the house (i.e. its not for cycling or other dangerous activities) makes sense and that the design is cute. But am I wrong for finding this level of safety consciousness disturbing? At least this one comes from the UK, proving that its not always the Americans leading the safety charge.
Have a look for yourself:
Thudguard: Infant protective safety hat
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June 3rd, 2008 at 21:15
I’ve met some awfully clumsy little people, and it’s quite horrible to witness them “learning the hard way.” The usual measure, less controversial, is to child-proof the house with various corner protectors, gates, strategic redecorating, etc. This would seem a simpler means to a similar end. I wouldn’t judge a parent harshly for considering one of these, at least not before knowing the child’s coordination, exuberance, and particular environmental hazards.
June 4th, 2008 at 10:19
We my little ‘un started walking, I looked at these. The conclusion I came to was that it seemed unlikely that they are only going to help in little tumbles, and that the skull is perfectly good for protecting under those circumstances. Sure, it might stop an “ouchie”, but there may be behavioural consequences from wearing one. However, we’ve absolutely gone for the “baby proofing” stuff. Every corner and edge in our house seems to have a rubber guard blu-taked to it.
June 9th, 2009 at 22:34
See our website where you can get Thudguard soon in the Netherlands. You can make reservations now. KIDIEZ.COM
June 11th, 2009 at 10:45
Kidiez.com,
Have you really done your market research? Selling house helmets for kids in the Netherlands sounds about as smart as marketing ice to Eskimos. The Dutch don’t even bother putting helmets on their kids while riding bikes through the inner city and the kids often don’t even sit in approved child seats. This country is very realistic about the differences between real and perceived dangers. But hey, knock youself out!
February 5th, 2010 at 13:37
In response to pain, my daughter has just started holding her breath until she passes out. (It is called breath holding spells.) As she is learning to walk, she often bumps her head or face. I am buying a helmet to protect her head to try to reduce these spells.