We had a scare this weekend, figured I'd share, so ya'll can consider it into your own Mini Mustache Risk Management Systems.
Son #1 (10) fell and cracked his noggin but good. Knocked himself unconscious for 20sec or so. Groggy and disoriented when he came around. 911 was dialed, paramedics checked him out. He is 100% fine. Local hospital performed a head/neck scan. Nothing. The only side effect was a 24hr headache.
We have an iron rule in the household
If:
- You are on wheels, and/or
- You are above the surface of Planet Earth
Then:
- Wear a helmet you shall.
Note how the helmet is broken. It is deformed/collapsed and cracked all the way around. Plastic decor layer is removed to show the damage. This would have been his head. Medics stated they were very confident this saved him from severe injury or death.
Highly recommend the small investment of money and effort to protect the young Mustachians.