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Baby bicycle seats....who has used one?

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Pros?  Cons?  Are there levels of safety on them, etc?  My kids all ride bikes...and Mama wants to start riding, too.  Only thing is, four or five nights a week, I have the baby.  I can only go if I have a way to take HER, too.  I've never used a baby seat.  HELP!!

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I refused to use the seat that attaches behind the seat over the back wheels. I don't think there is enough neck protection in case of a fall. Instead we used a back trailer which had the added benefits of (1) sun protection (2) room for carrying stuff (3) alternately could be used as a jogging stroller. The part I didn't like about the trailer was that it was lower to the ground and thus, in the "car exhaust zone". I only used the trailer when I'd be riding in bike paths or around the neighborhood where I wouldn't have to stop near an idling car.

 

While I love the idea of you taking C with you, I also encourage you to take a few moments ALONE. Leave C with a few of the older kids and ride that bike. I agree spending time as a family is fun, but you also can get away to clear your head for a few minutes, too.

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While I love the idea of you taking C with you, I also encourage you to take a few moments ALONE. Leave C with a few of the older kids and ride that bike. I agree spending time as a family is fun, but you also can get away to clear your head for a few minutes, too.

I would suggest pursuing that possibility as well. You deserve that little bit of alone time on a regular basis.

 

 

I've never used the baby seats. I'm clumsy and I'd never forgive myself if I tipped the bike with my babe on board. The trailers also didn't seem safe to me. I've seen vehicular trailers roll, break, etc stands to reason the capability is there for bicycle trailers as well.

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