Bicycle seats for children

Bike seats for children

Children's front bike seats are mounted on the top tube of the bicycle frame and are located between  steering wheel and a cyclist. They are usually used to transport children under the age of three, because the maximum load capacity of the front bike seats is 15 kg. The height of the back of the front seat is less than the rear, because otherwise the child seat will block the view of an adult and interfere with the control of the bike. 

Benefits of front bike seats: 

- Nothing prevents the child from watching the road. 

- The kid is constantly in the field of view of an adult. 

- With a front landing, the rear trunk remains free, which allows you to carry all the necessary things with you. 

A bicycle front child seat can interfere with the cyclist's legwork to some extent. To avoid this problem, some bike seats are designed so that the child's legs are extended forward. It should also be borne in mind that when driving in front, nothing protects the child from the wind. Based on this, it is necessary to wear windproof clothes on the baby. Do not forget about the safety of the little passenger, so it is very important that your child always wears a light, ventilated helmet.

Biking together is a favorite pastime for many families. Doctors and teachers believe that an active lifestyle can be taught from the age of one, but first you need to buy a bike seat for the child. This accessory is a mandatory requirement, otherwise the convenience, health and even the life of a small cyclist will be endangered. A good bike with a seat for a child reliably protects against most risk factors.

Mounting Methods

Quality The seat for transporting children on a bicycle is made of impact-resistant materials that do not emit harmful substances. Often this is a plastic case on a metal frame. There are three types of models according to the place of installation:

1. Front. Buying a bicycle child seat on the frame is preferred by parents who care about the baby.
2. Behind, on the seat tube. A common option with pronounced shock-absorbing properties.
3. Behind, a child bike seat on the trunk. The most versatile way to carry the most weight.

Each type has its own characteristics. For example, in the latter case, comfort is possible only when riding on flat roads. In difficult areas, seat mounts are preferred, with the exception of double suspensions. If you are going to buy a frame-mounted mountain bike child seat, you should understand that the passenger weight is limited to 15 kg.

Safety Considerations

When choosing a bike seat for children, you need to consider the degree of protection. The cost of the product and the recommended driving style depend on this characteristic. So, owners of an MTB bike should prefer the most protected model. The following components are responsible for the safety of the baby:

• Shock absorber. Reduces vibration and shock.
• Hash belt. Basic protection element.
• A belt with multiple fastening points. Holds baby securely.
• Handrail or bumper bar. Prevents falling forward, allows you to comfortably position your hands.
• Reinforced leg protection. Plastic construction with straps that completely cover the limbs.
• Side bumpers. Prevent serious injury from falling.