Cycling home yesterday, with my 2 year old daughter in the seat.
She is firmly restrained in the seat, and the back of it is higher than her head, plus it wraps round the sides somewhat (see attachment). So I cannot see any circumstances where something could hit her head short of being completely crushed by a car or something, in which case a helmet isn't going to help.
Anyway a youngish woman overtook us, and she said "If you go to Halfords you can get a helmet for your child".
Her voice was filled with disdain, as though I was a child abuser for not putting a plastic hat on my daughter!
It really annoyed me, but I just ignored her.
I'm sure her intentions were good, but I do actually value my daughter's safety thank you very much!
She is firmly restrained in the seat, and the back of it is higher than her head, plus it wraps round the sides somewhat (see attachment). So I cannot see any circumstances where something could hit her head short of being completely crushed by a car or something, in which case a helmet isn't going to help.
Anyway a youngish woman overtook us, and she said "If you go to Halfords you can get a helmet for your child".
Her voice was filled with disdain, as though I was a child abuser for not putting a plastic hat on my daughter!
It really annoyed me, but I just ignored her.
I'm sure her intentions were good, but I do actually value my daughter's safety thank you very much!