Pook not sure if you have seen pics of the Netherlands but unlike Scotland it is fairly flat . they also have a massive cycle friendly infrastructure and lots of smooth cycle roads . Also a massive pro cycling attitude that impacts on non cyclists behaviour.
If you had asked what way of carrying a child of 7 months on smooth cycle paths in a flat country I guess you would have got different answers.
I misread your original question as asking advise about a cycle seat to take a 7 month old on a Scottish trail centre green route . To which a number of people believe the sensible response is don't.
I base my negative view on having used a high end seat with my somewhat sturdy son from 12 months, my partners research into the pros and cons and some regrettable knowledge of how easily babies can sustain injuries.
for what it's worth we have the rear mounted Hymax it unweights the front end a bit and effects cornering . It has a degree of inherent suspension so is comfortable for the kid who so far never looks bored . he hates having his feet strapped in so kicks me in the bum. The cross bar mount looks like better handling but odder pedalling .
Even those sellers who advocate their child seats can be used from a young age suggest not going out for longer than the child can sit unaided.
Oh aye and TJ was a massive fan of taking your kid on a bike from birth.
I misread your original question as asking advise about a cycle seat to take a 7 month old on a Scottish trail centre green route
Easy mistake to make
Josephine has been on mine and the wife's bikes in a rear carrier mounted seat since she was about 12 months. She loves it and it is a great thing to do with her. Great fun being out as a family and hearing her talk away. That said, I live in cycle-friendly DK and I don't do anything rougher than gravel tracks. Bumping down a kerb is enough to get her saying 'ow'. Stick some slicks on, buy a seat and helmet and ride the smooth stuff and it'll be cool. Do the proper stuff when the little one is down for a nap.
Anyone know the difference between the Weeride Safe and the Weeride Kangaroo?
Cheers Neilco. I'm going to try him on a carrier if i can get hold of one and will run him round on some smooth stuff to see how he takes to it.
Kijk naar deze man met zijn gekke europese volledig stijve roekeloosheid! Bel de baby politie!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16nine/3548284896/
(bedankt voor de foto TJ)
Aracer - wij beide kunnen een stand hebben genomen en gekregen een beetje koppig. Ik weet dat uw commentaar zijn uitsluitend bedoeld voor het welzijn van mijn zoon, maar geloof me, ik zal nooit zijn gezondheid te riskeren. Als hij ooit keek ongemakkelijk of werd te veel beweegt in de stoel - groene trail of biljarttafel - heb ik natuurlijk stoppen. Laten we vrienden eh?
If your little un can sit up unaided, easily flip themselves over on the floor and crawl, can stand up on their feet holding onto furniture then I'd say let them ride in a bike seat. Some babies can do this at 7 months, some can't until a year old. Your baby will love it...
I went with a bobike as they mount further forward on the stem
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.bobike-Mini-Exclusive-Front-Childseat_59346.htm
Hi Chris,
I can lend you a trailer if you like. Just bungie strap a car seat into it and you're all set. You'll need to pick it up from Manchester mind you or I can give it to Hora to pass on to you if you want.
Iain
Ooh that could work. Would you mind giving it to hora? I'll be seeing him soon
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The test wasn't intentional, TooTall, and as Madame did it why would she kick me in the plums? The baby seat offers excellent protection in a crash was the point I was trying to make.
When he was 7 I dropped the kiddiback tandem on wet cobbles in Paris. We both hopped off and carried on running. Kids have great reflexes.
Somebody else asked about not seeing the baby's head in the pic. As I said babies fall asleep almost immediately in a seat, so once asleep we adjusted the straps, added padding and reclined him to stop his head moving around.
I reckon the reclining is key.
Laten we vrienden eh?
ja 😀
No worries.
I'll see if I can get him to pick it up. Some additional encouragement from you might help 🙂
Sorry Chris, looks like you'll need to pick it up from Manchester if you want it.
My son's gone to Nursery 3 days a week and other odd weekend rides since he was 8/9 months old, he's reclined and well strapped in, in a Croozer trailer with a baby head support.
he was sitting well holding his head and pulling himself up to sitting and standing.
yep take it easy and the roads\tracks do bounce 'em about way more than you or I notice on a bike.
he's a year old now as of last week and he loves being in his buggy and sleeps quite comfortably a lot of the time.
your the parents you know your little one and I'm sure you'd do nothing you weren't comfortable was ok
7 month old Cloudnine jnr had her first ride out.. and absolutely loved it. Plenty of arm flapping and squeals of approval. I could tell how much her head moved as her helmet would gently tap against the back of the seat if there was a bump. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Can see how a dropper post would be very useful though.
Oh.. and if you are looking for a tiny helmet...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/uvex-kid-1-helmet-2013/rp-prod86343
Fastens up snugly on her head and is exceptionally light.
My 1-year old got his first trip out on saturday:
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His rather-too-serious brother (and his mum who was holding the camera) came too:
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'twas a cold wind, hence the fleecie onesie.
He loved it, Rode 3 miles to a pub for lunch, and then back. Didn't stop jabbering on the entire way and frequently looked up at me to smile and steal a kiss when I could. 🙂
I've learnt by mistakes. Non-SPD shoes and dropper post make it a lot easier to start/stop on the mtb as you can't straddle the top-tube.
Pook one thing to consider- how are you going to support his neck?/head?
For that reason I'd say no.
