Bicycle Seats for Toddlers...

HI L.,
When my husband and I bought the toddler bike seats we got the ones that were a bit larger and sorta cacoon shaped and they mounted on the back of the bike. The cacoon shape helps protect the child better incase of a fall which did happen and did work like it was supposed too. I've never tried the ones that mount on the front but I can see that being a problem, at least for me, to steer and see. We also made a point to make sure the kids could sit in the seat and be able to wear their helmets still. When it came to brand or price we just went to Walmart and got what they had. We live in a small town and don't have alot of shopping options. I hope I've helped you out. We are very happy with the seats we got and we still use them 6-7 years later, they've held up. Have fun with your shopping.

C. C.

I have heard a lot about the seats and them being dangerous if they are attached to the back of the bike in the event of an accident. I suggest that you get a "trailer" and one that has a adjustable bar where if the bike falls over the trailer doesn't. My kids love ours. They both can sit in it still at 3 and 6 and they feel like they are getting a great ride! It is good for me too as it helps me pedal better. Look on a local site like craigslist or in the classifieds in the paper and see about the trailers. We got ours which retailed for $350 at a garage sale for $75 and it is still after three years PERFECT! I will have to sell it probably this summer as my daughter rides her own bike and my son needs to learn to ride when he turns four but it is hard to even think of parting with it as I loved it. It had storage in the back so we could ride to the park with our lunches and water bottles.

Hi L. -
I have a bike trailer that can convert to a stroller. It seats my 2 sons (2 1/2 and 9 months) and they love it. The windows in the trailer are tinted and that really protects them form the harsh Arizona sun. I fell off my bike with my oldest son in the trailer while I was riding, the trailer unhitched and stayed upright with a happy toddler inside while I landed on a bed of cacti. I road tested a lot of trailers and found the Burley trailers to be light and safe, though they are pricey. Best of luck!

Hi L.,

I have 2 children 15 mos apart so our situation is not all that different than yours. We had both front and rear mounted seats (seats were on different bikes! lol)and a trailer. The front mount was great in case the ride was long and our child fell asleep we could support his head when he was smaller. However, we also had to bow our knees out to avoid bumping them on the seat as we peddaled... The rear seat worked best with the bigger toddlers as they were not going to fall out and could sleep without neck injury.
The trailer was great for both kids when we went long distances and we could bring "supplies" in the back of it.
My children are now 4 and 5 and we use the attachable tandem bikes so they can be as active as we are!
Good luck!