Customer Reviews

Giro Me2 Infant Bike Helmet (Red Duck, Duck Goose)

5 star:		(132)
4 star:		(37)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I bought this helmet because it was the only infant helmet available locally at the time. However, although the price is a bit steep, when you take your childs safety into account, it's worth it. At first I had a bit of a problem figuring out how to fit it to a squirming toddler. But once I did figure it out, it's easy to adjust. I have now had it over a year, and it still going great. Deedee still loves her pink bunnies. It hasn't gotten used at much as I would have liked, but I'm glad that it's growing with her so we don't have to buy another one for her yet. I like that there are several cute designs to choose from. I have heard that it's better to have a smooth rounded back vs. a back that protrudes, however I can't say that I've noticed a difference. Both of my boys have Bell helmets that do protrude in the back, and they have never complained about it when riding in the trailer or in on of the infant seats. Although this is marketed as pinch free, expect that you will pinch your child once in a while. Especially if the chin strap is too tight. Still, it happens much less often than one the older style clips. Another eason I would reccomend this over a Bell is because of the dial in the back that tighten's/loosen's the strap to the perfect fit of the head without having adjust the chin strap. A child's Bell helmet doesn't have this feature.

I read a lot of different reviews for bike helmets including those of a well-known national consumer's group magazine. Our local sporting goods store has an array of helmets for kids age 3 and up, but just try and find one for an infant/toddler. Amazon's reviews were very helpful and I finally narrowed the choice down to the Bell Boomerang and the Giro Me2. Both were rated well, but the feature that got my vote for the Giro was the adjustable fit system. With just the twist of a knob (located at the rear of the helmet), the inside strap that encircles the infant's head can be tightened or loosened for a custom fit. This is particularly useful when dealing with an infant who is new to wearing a bike helmet, and therefore resistant to putting it on and fiddling too long with strap adjustments. Giro also includes some extra stick-on foam pads to help provide extra cushion and a good fit. I had the most difficulty finding the right position for the chinstrap. But I suspect with any brand helmet, it would take some finesse to cajole your infant while making the proper adjustment. My son, who is 10 months old, did not like it when I fastened the clip, but once we were on the bike, he loved it and totally forgot about wearing the helmet. I'm well satisfied with this purchase, plus with Amazon's free shipping, it was a good deal.

My baby is 8 months old, and although he certainly does NOT enjoy having the helmet put on his head, it fits comfortably and safely. It takes awhile to adjust it, and I suggest setting aside time for fitting it to the baby BEFORE you attempt to take him/her out as doing so right before you want to leave will only frustrate you and probably really aggravate the baby, thus lending to an unpleasant bike ride/jog. Helmet is lightweight and secure. I would recommend it to a friend, and I would also purchase another if I have another baby.

It was really hard to find a helmet that would fit my son's head. He is 19 months and this helmet is the only one I could find that would come close to fitting. It is still a little big and the straps are kind of confusing to me. I think it will fit him better as he grows. But it works and is confortable on his head. He hates wearing hats or anything on his head and this doesn't bother him at all.

My son did not like the helmet we bought at Target which stuck out at the back near the neck preventing him from keeping his head upright during bike rides and causing him to cry. This helmet provided a flat surface so he could keep his head upright and he now enjoys bike rides in the carrier.

This is adorable. Rated #2 in safety in tests. (Chose this one because the #1 helmet, the Bell Boomerang, has a long part in the back so the child can't put their head back in a high seat.) Not sure if it's meant to be a "girl" helmet, but I got the yellow chicks one for my 20-month-old son, and it doesn't look girly (just wasn't as crazy about the blue or red). Seems safe and easy to adjust (LOVE the back wind-thing to adjust tightness-it's super easy). Overall I am very happy with this helmet, I had originally purchased one from Target (forget the brand) and it didn't seem half as safe and nice as this one. Would definitely recommend.

This the only infant bike helmet that I found that would fit my 6 month old baby's head
We started on the smallest setting and it was perfect.We will be able to use this helmet for quite awhile
It is light wieght and has a really nice clasp

I really like this helmet

I purchased this for my three year old and it works great. I really like the turning adjustment in the back instead of trying to adjust the straps manually like you find on other youth helmets.

I bought two of these (1 year old twins) helmets. Both helmets, after about the 5th ride out, started to have problems with the cinching mechanism that circles head for a snug fit. This is held on by 5 small pieces of Velcro, two of which stick to the plastic at the back, but those no long stick at all...even after trying to re-adhere with super glue. So, the remaining Velcro isn't enough to keep the "halo" on the head and ends up detaching from the Velcro, then the halo then falls down in front of their face; which leaves the boys holding up the helmet by the visor and screaming at me from the trailer. I stop fix the problem, then start off riding again. Five to ten minutes later, we are back in the same scenario. I'm no schmuck when it comes to helmets. I've worn them my entire life and compete all year in various types of race circuits. I've also worked in many shops throughout my life and have never seen a helmet designed so poorly. It's no wonder you don't see it on the Giro website any more!

I previously purchased another helmet for my 15-month-old son from Meijer on sale, but reconsidered after doing some research on safety. I spent a little more on this helmet, but I know that it was worth it. I know that it will keep my little guy safe and he LOVES it. Fortunately, we are working towards making him a child who will keep a hat on and he thinks it's funny to wear his helmet, even when he is not on the bike. I like the fact that there are several ways to adjust the fit on this helmet-not just the chin straps, but also the clicker thing on the back of the helmet. I feel much more confident this way, that it is sitting accurately on his head. It seems comfortable as he doesn't fight to get it off and the design is adorable, but not too "babyish" so if need be, it can grow with him a little. Overall, a good price for a great helmet!