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nyc_villag
I plan on both of us using helmets but accidents do happen. Those little carts that a bicycle pulls aren't very safe either , are they?
My toddler is only 14 months old. Getting a little bike is not an option. :-(.I also would be riding along side my son who is almost 5 years old.
The side car seems like an option :-)
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There is always a risk of injury on a bicycle. The carts more safe than the bicycle seats, since the child has less space to fall if you tip over. Trailers that go in the back can be dangerous, since they have a low profile and are not easily seen by motorists.
My chiropractor is into cycling and just did a 600 mile run with his wife and two boys this past summer. They use a side car for the above reasons.
There is always a risk of injury on a bicycle. The carts more safe than the bicycle seats, since the child has less space to fall if you tip over. Trailers that go in the back can be dangerous, since they have a low profile and are not easily seen by motorists.
My chiropractor is into cycling and just did a 600 mile run with his wife and two boys this past summer. They use a side car for the above reasons.
What's a good bicycle trailer for a baby/toddler?
Schnatzel
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Unfortunately, you can't put a baby in a bike trailer. Even with a helmet, it's not safe. All the trailer manuals say you can't use them with a child under 1 year old. (It's for the same reason a child that young can't ride in a forward-facing car seat.)
The two commonly available top-of-the-line models are Chariot or Burley. The Chariots are nice because the front wheels--the ones you'd use if you were using the trailer as a stroller--go UNDER the rider's compartment instead of out front like the Burley.
That said, I have a double Burley. It was on super-sale at REI, and we're members, so we got it for half-price.
My 4 year old and 2 year old love it.
Unfortunately, you can't put a baby in a bike trailer. Even with a helmet, it's not safe. All the trailer manuals say you can't use them with a child under 1 year old. (It's for the same reason a child that young can't ride in a forward-facing car seat.)
The two commonly available top-of-the-line models are Chariot or Burley. The Chariots are nice because the front wheels--the ones you'd use if you were using the trailer as a stroller--go UNDER the rider's compartment instead of out front like the Burley.
That said, I have a double Burley. It was on super-sale at REI, and we're members, so we got it for half-price.
My 4 year old and 2 year old love it.
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