7 month old in a bike trailer off-road?

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7 month old in a bike trailer off-road?
Akegata
Free Member

My son (nearly 6) and I are planning a glentress trip tomorrow.

Would taking the trailer with my 7 month old in around the green be a ridiculous idea? Son is keen to do something with his sister and I thought a little green poodle before we do a blue or red could be nice.

But could a I get the trailer around the green, and should I with a 7 month old?

Posted 7 years ago

allthepies
Free Member

She’ll love the poodle for sure, ‘specially if it’s green 🙂

Posted 7 years ago

chiefgrooveguru
Full Member

I wouldn’t. My younger one (17 months) gets so bounced about on the Weeride seat if I don’t avoid the bumps, and a 17 month old is a lot sturdier than a 7 month old! If the green is super smooth and you’re going slowly enough then maybe.

Posted 7 years ago

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Yak
Full Member

Yes, you can get a trailer around the green. It’s very smooth. Can your daughter hold her head up well?

Posted 7 years ago

Akegata
Free Member

She holds her head up fine way more active than her brother ever was. Can’t remember when I first took him out and probably thought nothing of it. But just googled “what age baby trailer” and there are many hysterical websites that would suggest I will shake her brain and give her brain damage. Likely untrue but set doubts in my mind.

Posted 7 years ago

hatter
Full Member

We did ‘proper’ off road from about 13 months and that was in a Chariot with proper suspension and the baby supporter that gives them significantly more neck and core support.

Personally I haven’t come across a 7 month old with the neck control to handle more than carefull road use behind the bike.

Your mileage may vary but personally I wouldn’t until they’re at least a year old. Especially if the trailer is a simpler model with less cushioning and neck support.

…and yeah, it is maddening waiting for them to be ready.

Posted 7 years ago

mitsumonkey
Free Member

suggest I will shake her brain and give her brain damage

That would be my biggest fear therefore I wouldn’t risk it.

Posted 7 years ago

murf
Free Member

I took my son in a trailer from 8 months, round Kirroughtree (not the rough techy bits!), Carron Valley and various forest roads.
That was in a Chariot cougar, he was well supported with enough head control. He was delighted with it, is almost 6 now and still begs me to take him out in the 2 seater Burley that I got when son No.2 came along.

Just take it easy and he/she will be fine. My wife is a physiotherapist and ok’d it all so that was enough for me 🙂

Posted 7 years ago