Baby Carriers
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I'd (as a childless person...) probably go for the trailer option for various reasons:
A trailer will carry on taking the kiddie until they are bigger than the seat will. Also, you can use it when the kiddie isn't in it, for shopping. Having used a trailer, but not a child seat, I sort of assume the child seat raises your centre of gravity a bit. Also, it seems to me it's harder to get the kid in, standing the bike up and all that. And I know that trailers are pretty much a roll cage, and very safe, if the kid is strapped in properly. And people give you more room when towing a trailer. On instinct, I'd go for a trailer, but that is from a one sided level of experience.
Downsides I suppose, are more bulk, and width, making it harder to negociate some cycle path gates and so on and more bulky to store.
Also, I'm not sure about such a young baby in a child seat - I think it all depends on if they can hold their head up. I assume you've checked that, if you're looking at it as an option.
A trailer will carry on taking the kiddie until they are bigger than the seat will. Also, you can use it when the kiddie isn't in it, for shopping. Having used a trailer, but not a child seat, I sort of assume the child seat raises your centre of gravity a bit. Also, it seems to me it's harder to get the kid in, standing the bike up and all that. And I know that trailers are pretty much a roll cage, and very safe, if the kid is strapped in properly. And people give you more room when towing a trailer. On instinct, I'd go for a trailer, but that is from a one sided level of experience.
Downsides I suppose, are more bulk, and width, making it harder to negociate some cycle path gates and so on and more bulky to store.
Also, I'm not sure about such a young baby in a child seat - I think it all depends on if they can hold their head up. I assume you've checked that, if you're looking at it as an option.
One slight problem though, at five months old the baby isn't old enough for a bike seat or a trailer just yet. Two couples I know who have recently had babies (7months ago) have waiting until now to try them in one, something to do with better upper body control etc.
coopman
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I have a trailer for my daughter, been using it since she was strong enough to sit up by herself (6 months). I found the harnesses in the seat a bit big for her then, so we used to strap the top half of her pushchair into the trailer (quinny buzz), she loved that and always got a good sleep. I beleive you can get a special insert to put smaller babies into trailers, basically a big moulded cushion.
When she was about 11 months she was big enough to sit in it without the pushchair.
I prefer the trailer to a seat because you can use it as a buggy if you stop somewhere, plus you can carry all the nappy gear, picnic stuff etc in it. Plus if it rains, it more sheltered.
I have got a bumper duo, a so called budget trailer, but in my opinion for the money it is very good value. It is probably not as weather proof as a burley, but then they are 3 times the price. I generally only take our daughter out in fair weather so it does not bother me.
I tend to use it only on the cycle tracks or very quiet roads for obvious reasons, but drivers really take note of it, its amazing how few people are willing to overtake you when you are towing it!
They are not as difficult as you think to tow about, you soon get the hang of negotiating obstacles.
When she was about 11 months she was big enough to sit in it without the pushchair.
I prefer the trailer to a seat because you can use it as a buggy if you stop somewhere, plus you can carry all the nappy gear, picnic stuff etc in it. Plus if it rains, it more sheltered.
I have got a bumper duo, a so called budget trailer, but in my opinion for the money it is very good value. It is probably not as weather proof as a burley, but then they are 3 times the price. I generally only take our daughter out in fair weather so it does not bother me.
I tend to use it only on the cycle tracks or very quiet roads for obvious reasons, but drivers really take note of it, its amazing how few people are willing to overtake you when you are towing it!
They are not as difficult as you think to tow about, you soon get the hang of negotiating obstacles.
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I don't know about trailers, but I'd have thought that 5 months is a bit young for a seat. I think they usually advise that they be used from about 9 months, although it depends on the strength of the child.
There are other solutions, such as this. I've seen quite a few out and about.
We waited until our daughter was about 9 months before using a chair - we have one of these which fits to the front of your bike.
Prior to that, Mrs Delftse strapped the baby to her front using a kind of shawl; our daughter's first bike ride was when she was about 7 weeks old.
I've also seen quite a few people using those Baby Bjorn carriers for very young children.
There are other solutions, such as this. I've seen quite a few out and about.
We waited until our daughter was about 9 months before using a chair - we have one of these which fits to the front of your bike.
Prior to that, Mrs Delftse strapped the baby to her front using a kind of shawl; our daughter's first bike ride was when she was about 7 weeks old.
I've also seen quite a few people using those Baby Bjorn carriers for very young children.
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rich p said:
You might be surprised - you get much more room - I've towed a kiddie trailer full of shopping, and it was lovely...
You see, your life only matters if you have a child...
I did wonder if 5 months was a bit young, although the pushchair/carseat thingy solution sounds fine.
Thankyou for all your thoughts I think I will go whith the trailer.
For those who think the roads are to dangerous for us I would just like to say I have been cycling for 22 years I have cycled all over the world. I would say we have the best drivers in the world. I ride every day and very really have any problems. I believe cycling to be one of the safest ways of getting round and the most fun. ride more moan less.
For those who think the roads are to dangerous for us I would just like to say I have been cycling for 22 years I have cycled all over the world. I would say we have the best drivers in the world. I ride every day and very really have any problems. I believe cycling to be one of the safest ways of getting round and the most fun. ride more moan less.
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Dirtyhanz said:
Blimey. My overseas cycling experience is limited (to France) but I find that really hard to believe. Not so many people pass by right on the other side of the road as they usually do in France, for example... Especially when you add in the cheery wave as they go by...
Anyway, glad you've made a decision...
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- Salford, UK
I'd forgotton that!
