Front or rear baby bike seat?

eliviajen

Hello
After having found a cheap second hand bike, i need to buy a baby seat for our toddler (about 26lbs) but i dont know whether a front one , or a rear one would be better????

I think i'd prefer a front one, but there would be occasions when i would be on without the baby and i dont want to look daft, can they come off easily?

Also where would i buy a little helmet?

Many thanks - Jenna x

EycplUK

To be honest i would not even take a baby out on a bike !
Not questioning your abilities as a bike rider just the appaling way some drivers treat cyclists these days ):

eliviajen

Oh, we live in a small village in the middle of nowhere, I would try to keep to paths by the river and on the Hadrians Wall, as much as possible as I wouldnt feel confident on the road, just as i would feel a bit slow and insuperior! i wasnt planning on cycling through the city with Bubs on!

Its my daughter's birthday and we have replaced her bike this year and i feel as if i cant keep up with her walking with the pram no longer, but i dont want her to feel as if she cant go as far as she like. I thought baby on the bike would be best for everyone.

thelawnet

I've always used the rear seats with my daughter, mine lasts up to age six.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-GMG-Yepp-Maxi-Rear-Child-Cycle-Seat-School-Run-/200584235391

We regularly go 20 or 30 miles with it.

It locks and it's easily removable also. It needs to mount onto a sturday rack on the back of your bike.

If you want to buy a helmet, go to your local bike shop for fitting. Personally, we go without, much more comfortable for all concerned.