With the baby bike seat placed between the adult rider s arms babies and toddlers often feel more comfortable and carefree in a front seat versus a rear mounted seat.
Baby bike carrier age.
Also known as trail a bikes trailer cycles are an attachment to the rear of an adult bike that allows a child to pedal along.
We love the front mounted seats because they allow you to keep your baby close and to talk to them as you explore the world together.
Suitable for kids about ages 1 4 or up to about 50 pounds child carriers are commonly mounted on the frame or rack at the rear of the bike though some are mounted on the front frame.
Front mounted seats are the smallest seats and are suitable for ages 9 months to about 2 5 years old.
The weight and length of the set up can take some getting used to.
Rear mounted baby bike seat.
It s easy to assemble and is safe for kids as young as 1 and up to 40 pounds or 4 years old whichever comes first.
Some models can handle a load child plus gear of nearly 50 pounds so they re suitable for many toddlers and preschoolers.
There are two main styles of child bike seats those mounted on the front and those on the rear.
If you re hoping to get a bike seat that will grow with your child between ages 1 to 4 this is the one you want.
At this age the best baby bike seats have a harness to keep little ones secure.