How long can the READY children's helmet be used? Can it be used after a fall?

The bicycle helmet may only be used for a maximum of five years from the specified production date, even if the helmet appears to be in good condition. You can find the production date on the sticker on the inside of the helmet. 

The service life depends on:

• Use and application: Strong UV radiation or excessive wear can negatively impact product properties and thus shorten the service life. 
• Storage: Store the helmet in a cool, dry place protected from sunlight, where it will not come into contact with aggressive chemicals and will not be exposed to compression, or tensile stress.
• Care: Clean the helmet and its components only with lukewarm water and a mild soap solution. Aggressive cleaning agents and solvents can attack the helmet material and impair its protective effect.
• After a fall, the helmet should definitely be replaced! Even if there is no visible damage and the helmet appears to be in good condition, it should not be used after an impact. Every impact reduces the ability of the energy-absorbing materials in the helmet shell to absorb further impacts. Even small cracks and damage that are not visible from the outside can impair the helmet's protective function.

By storing and caring for the helmet correctly, you ensure that the material does not age faster than usual and that the helmet's protection can be guaranteed over its service life.