Hi, my DH and I want to get into bike riding with the older kids now that they can ride their own bikes. We are having problems however finding something to do with our 11 week old. There are kid carriers out there but they are designed for older kids who can sit up on their own and can hold their heads up. We really need something where the baby can lie down or at least have a good amount of head support. Anyone know of a product which fits this? We're looking more for a pull along "trailer" thing that will attach to the back of the bike.
the trailors that you pull along they are still in a sitting position! and they also need to wear helmets! the smallest helmet you can get is 43cm(head circ) so you will still have to wait until bubs can sit by himself and support him self!
if you by the trailor that also converts to a pram/jogger you could walk with it while the kids and dh ride
sorry to put a dampner on things but ive read and also heard that it is not advisable to put a helmet on a child before 12 months..... 10 months at a stretch. the reason being it puts added weight on their necks (which isnt very good for them)... i was also wanting to go bike riding and was told this by two separate baby bike seat retailers/manufacturers.
I hadn't thought of the helmet being too heavy for their heads. Guess that would be a problem too.
We tried him in the pouch being carried by DH, but everytime he lifted his leg to pedal it bumped Ben and he got upset. Guess I am going to be walking behind for awhile.
There is a guy in Ballarat who imports cargo bikes (they can be sent to anywhere in Australia though) and he has put a carseat in the cargo area (it is in front of the bike not at the back) with his kids. You would have to buy a whole new bike but it is a very handy bike to have. DP is impressed that you can carry a keg of beer in it PLUS a child - MEN!
Anyway if you google cargo cycles the website will come up and you can check them out. I have seen them when the guy came along to a cycle event with his little one in the cargo thing - she looked very comfy!
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