Does anyone have a recommendation for baby bike seats?

[Gin1984]

I was thinking about getting a bike for the summer but I would need to bike with my DD who is 12 months now so, in May she will be 15 months.  Any recommendations?

[La Bibliotecaria Feroz]

I got this one as a present. It actually didn't fit my bike because I'm a midget, but it's a reasonably good price and felt sturdy, not too cheap. Of course, Craigslist is the ideal way to go!

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-SW74625-1-Deluxe-Child-Carrier/dp/B0018CX1AA/ref=sr_1_1?s=cycling&srs=2600190011&ie=UTF8&qid=1391820455&sr=1-1&keywords=schwinn+bike+seat

[Undecided]

I've had an iBert for four years/two kids, and I like it a lot. My older son and I did some things with him in it that we had to hide from my wife/his mother, and it didn't break. (Which may be an argument against buying a used one.)


http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Seat-Front-Child-38-Pounds/

[Gin1984]

I've had an iBert for four years/two kids, and I like it a lot. My older son and I did some things with him in it that we had to hide from my wife/his mother, and it didn't break. (Which may be an argument against buying a used one.)


http://www.amazon.com/iBert-Safe-T-Seat-Front-Child-38-Pounds/

The link did not go through.

[Gin1984]

I got this one as a present. It actually didn't fit my bike because I'm a midget, but it's a reasonably good price and felt sturdy, not too cheap. Of course, Craigslist is the ideal way to go!

http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-SW74625-1-Deluxe-Child-Carrier/dp/B0018CX1AA/ref=sr_1_1?s=cycling&srs=2600190011&ie=UTF8&qid=1391820455&sr=1-1&keywords=schwinn+bike+seat

I'm small too, it looks too big for my bike.

[markstache]

We had trouble fitting seats on any of our bikes. I recommend a trailer. Our kids (who are big for their age) started riding in a trailer at about 10 months. They love it.

[Undecided]

We had trouble fitting seats on any of our bikes. I recommend a trailer. Our kids (who are big for their age) started riding in a trailer at about 10 months. They love it.

I've used both. They have different purposes at my house. A short, easy ride with the chair means easy "conversation" with the passenger that isn't possible with the trailer. But the trailer is great for nap-worthy rides.

Regarding the failed link I posted, just search "iBert".

[markstache]

I've used both. They have different purposes at my house. A short, easy ride with the chair means easy "conversation" with the passenger that isn't possible with the trailer. But the trailer is great for nap-worthy rides.

I'd much rather have a front seat for many reasons, but we couldn't get the two we tried to fit. I think both were designed for more upright designs than either of us have. With a trailer, we can fit any of our fleet, including my folding bike. Horses for courses.

[PindyStache]

I'd recommend a front carrier if possible with your bike/build. I've used a different model, which has worked pretty well:
http://www.weeride.com/Kangaroo-Center-Mounted-Child-Bicycle-Carrier

I don't know how the other front carriers were mounted, but this one fit both my hybrid bike and my wife's more comfort-styled one, with a lot of room for adjustment. If you are also purchasing a bike you should be able to make sure you get compatible equipment.

In any case what a joy! Riding with my now 2-yr-old is one of my favorite things to do. I find myself wanting to point out trucks, animals, etc. even after I've dropped him at daycare!