Now that you know your bike is compatible with a child bike seat here s what features to look for when shopping for a bike seat for your baby toddler or child.
Safest front child bike seat.
The safest seat for your toddler is the one that best suits your type of bike your needs and your bicycling abilities.
1 harness design 2 shoulder straps 3 seat shape 4 adjustable footrest 4 suspension 5 reclinability and 6 availability of accessories.
The yepp mini front seat is suitable for carrying children on the front of your bike from 9 months up to a maximum weight of 33 lbs approx 3 years.
This brand put safety first and the thule bike seat comes with a child proof safety mechanism and buckle to ensure that your little one remains safely tucked in all ride long.
Too high up and it can make your bike s front end lift up.
The padded bumper also offers extra protection in the event of an unexpected fast.
Ysong children s bicycle seat fast moving front mounted baby carrier baby chair adjustable child safety seat for children 2 5 6 years old up to 110 pounds by ysong 57 99 57.
Your stem must be made of steel and have a diameter of between 0 8 to 1 1 inches 28 mm.
The cantilevered child seat has the benefit of acting like a mini suspension for the child passenger but positioning the mount is key.
Designed specifically for mountain bikes the shotgun will accommodate a wide variety of frames from trail bikes to downhill full suspension mountain bikes.
Some newer models on the market are designed for slightly older kids ages 2 6 and these are open seat designs without a harness.
Once your child hits that one year mark you can feel comfortable taking them for a ride in this child bike seat which is lined with extra padding has a five point safety harness and has a padded front bumper where your little one can rest their head for naps.
If you need just the one seat then despite its handling quirks the pedalling and safety advantages of a rear seat make it the better option.
The standard front mounted seat has a harness to keep the child safely strapped in and these are appropriate for older babies and toddlers ages 1 3.
A child trailer is a superior solution for two children.
The safest way to tow your toddler according to the american academy of pediatrics is in a bicycle towed child trailer.
If you do not want to tow a trailer you can choose between front mounted bicycle seats and rear mounted ones each of which have their own advantages and disadvantages.
It s possible to use front and rear seats on the same bike but unless you live somewhere flat doing so makes the bike very cumbersome.