Baseball is an intensely physical game, so batting helmets are essential in protecting kids from dangerous pitches, batted balls and swinging bats.

When purchasing one for yourself or a child, look for one with either full faceguards or partial faceguards to provide maximum protection to both nose and mouth from potential injuries.

Make sure that the helmet meets certification standards and is safe to use.

Some manufacturers provide small/medium or medium/large helmets made from flexible foam that conforms to different head sizes.