Take your Child for a
Ride with a Baby Bike Carrier

A baby bike carrier gives the parent a chance to spend time with her child and also makes the child familiar with road traffic. The child should be at least one year old. There are two ways to take a child for a bike ride. You can use a child seat or a bike trailer.

A child seat can be mounted above the bike's rear wheel or in front of the rider over the center of the bike's handle bar. Child seats cost about $40-120, depending on safety features of the seat. The parent needs some experience in riding a bike with a baby carrier. The parent should also practice to put the child into the seat and take her/him out again.

The front mounted seats seem to have some advantages. The parent can keep an eye on the child and have a conversation with the child. It is easier to put the child into the seat and take her out. The newer models have a provision to prevent the child from getting her/his feet caught in the spokes of the bike front wheel.

A child bike trailer is more stable and makes the handling of the bike easier. A trailer can carry larger children. Kids can also entertain themselves with toys and books. A trailer can also provide better weather protection from rain and sun.

A child should always wear a helmet when riding in a bike carrier. Helmets for children are lightweight and comfortable. They cost about $20-30.