Will bicycle helmets meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission's bicycle helmet safety standard protect young children?

Young children on bicycles suffer a higher proportion of head injuries than older bicyclists. Under the Consumer Product Safety Commission new standard, bicycle helmets for children ages 1 to 5 cover a larger portion of the head than helmets for older persons, thus providing additional protection.

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1. Why are bicycle helmets so important?
2. Do I really need to wear a bicycle helmet?
3. Will bicycle helmets meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission's bicycle helmet safety standard protect young children?
4. How can I tell if my bicycle helmet fits properly?