https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:16:18 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2584124 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:47:39 +0000 Trailmix 2584124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been biking with our kids since right around when they turned one. We started out with seat attachments (we had the iBert) and now that they are 3, we use a Schwinn trailer. I think if you're not looking to invest a ton of money, you can find gently used bikes easily (Craigslist, Buy Nothing, local sites, local bike stores, thrift stores, etc) and seats/trailer. We found DH's bike with a child seat for $175 at our local thrift store. We got our trailer for $50 off Craigslist. My bike I've had for years, since I lived at home. In your case, I'd go for a double trailer since by the time your youngest can use it, your older will be on the big side for a bike seat. We use ours all the time and the kids love it!! Going on a bike ride is one of their favorite activities! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2584098 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:20:57 +0000 lemong 2584098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been biking with our kids for a long time (DD is almost 4, DS is 20 months) but we waited until they could wear a bike helmet. So for DD that took until she was 14 months, and for DS, it was a little earlier, like around 10/11 months. The helmet was the major factor for us - we're very strict about wearing one. We may have done too good a job because DD will "helmet shame" people she sees without them, which we see a lot of since we live on a college campus!</p> <p>We decided to get a Burley bike trailer - the most basic version. It works well for us - we were pretty sure we were going to have two kids, and you can't transport two kids by yourself without a trailer. You can put stuff in the back, like bags, groceries, etc. It's also nice having the two of them together - they'll share snacks, DD will "read" books to DS, and at the beginning, when DS hated wearing his helmet, DD was able to distract him. </p> <p>As for the comment about the older one wanting her own bike, DD loves riding her bike, but she does get tired and then wants to ride in the Burley. So it's nice to have that with us since DS ride in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2584084 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:07:56 +0000 kes18 2584084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a bike trailer, I would recommend that. They do make a sling so you can have a younger infant in it but personally I don't want to take the risk. I would wait until the 1 year limit to take them in it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2584066 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 10:53:45 +0000 sunny 2584066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go to REI and check out their Novara in house line of bikes. I think they are good value, particularly when they are on sale. </p> <p>I have a Novara and hubs has a nicer bike. He pulled a trailer behind him starting when LO was around 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2584000 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:43:39 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2584000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: I started our looking for a cheap commuter bike but then fell in love with the features of my bike. And I haven't even ridden her in two years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583996 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:40:54 +0000 alphagam84 2583996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was so excited to bike with DD and purchased her a bike trailer at 6 months and then I found out about the age restriction. I was so bummed! The bike trailer is waiting patiently in the garage until she can use it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583784 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:09:15 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2583784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Banana330: we love our Yepp seat! My toddler has always hated the car, not really a stroller fan, but he grabs his helmet whenever he sees it and runs up to the Bike to get loaded on! </p> <p>I also love our giro scamp helmet it's so cute :). He recently got obsessed with wearing it, even inside. He'll cry if we take if off! For the bike, go to a nicer store with a big variety and you should be able to try bikes out. Btw I always wear my helmet except in this photo :) </p> [attach=5674/16/oa47zg.450x600.image.jpeg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583755 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:43:23 +0000 Cole 2583755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would think that even next year your older one would still want to ride in the trailer as opposed to her own bike if you're doing any substantial distance. I have a friend whose pediatrician said she could use her infant in the trailer of the baby was secured in the infant bucket car seat and the bucket was placed in the trailer. I have no idea if that's frowned upon or not so definitely look into it if you're thinking of trying it. At least then you could do a seat for your older one and the trailer for the younger. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583754 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:40:11 +0000 Banana330 2583754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a yepp baby seat. It's great. They make one for the front and back, and also a seat for older kids. You can also get a trail along bike that attaches a small bike to your bike. </p> <p>I would get an upright bike, and a double kickstand. Also get comfortable riding it, and then put some weight in the seat (bag of flour) and do a practice ride. The balance changes quite a bit once you put some weight in it. </p> <p>You'll also struggle to find a helmet for kids under a year. We found there were only 1 or 2 options that would fit my daughters head at 11 months when we started shopping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583752 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:31:53 +0000 Mrs D 2583752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: this is why I love this site...never would have thought of shaken baby...and you are right on the price point - but I betvyour bikes are awesome!! ;)</p> <p>@sunnyday: I'm thinking ours may be christmas gifts as well since DD2 is 1 in early March!</p> <p>@Anagram: thanks for all the info - my DD is a peanut too so we'll have time with her under the weight! I'll ask our ped around 6/9 months his thoughts...tho it's winter then so it will likely be one year... I think maybe a Thule seat like you mentioned (so just one of us could take one solo) and maybe a trailer for neighborhood cruisin... How much was the Thule seat if you don't mind my asking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583739 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:28:57 +0000 Anagram 2583739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And they don't make my bike anymore, but it's the female version of this one, but in emerald green. I think it was $600 new, but I got mine used on Craigslist for $200. <a href="http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/bikes/cruisers/classic-deluxe-16" rel="nofollow">http://www.schwinnbikes.com/usa/bikes/cruisers/classic-deluxe-16</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583738 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:26:15 +0000 Anagram 2583738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmKIR8SOGMI" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmKIR8SOGMI</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583737 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:23:42 +0000 Anagram 2583737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go biking a fair amount--we waited until last weekend to start bringing our 11 month old.. The older one is almost 3. We have a WeeRide seat that sits on the frame of the bike, just in front of the adult seat. And we just bought a Thule Ridealong seat that is mounted behind the adult bike seat. </p> <p>The Thule is an amazing bike seat--it has amazing shock absorbers, super easy harness adjusters (so we can switch out the girls), and the best part is that it reclines, so the baby can fall asleep. It's rated 9 months-6 years, up to a limit of 48 lbs. Our 3 year old is only about 28 lbs, so she'll have a while to go on it. </p> <p>We asked our pediatrician and he said he thought it was fine to take the younger one after 10 months--she has been sitting well since 5 months. And we ride on smooth paths next to the river.</p> <p>For us, we chose attached seats over a double trailer because 1)we live in a condo in an urban city and have no storage 2) we often ride places, like restaurants, and we chain our bikes on the street--we don't want to chain up a trailer that would block the sidewalk and not fit in bike parking.</p> <p>For bikes--if you aren't a serious rider, any bike will do. Walk into Walmart or Target and pick something, it will be fine. My husband has a nice mountain bike and I have a vintage looking Schwinn, that is a cruiser but not a fixie. If you are riding with kids, just get something with a cushy seat and some speeds for going up and down hills. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583736 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:16:57 +0000 sunnyday 2583736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I bought $300 (each) bikes this year. Both were actually Christmas gifts from my parents, but are more than sufficient and we love them!! We bought a second hand bike trailer ($50!) and then used grandparents Christmas money for helmets for kids. We load up the bikes and trailer into our vehicle or bike around our area, plus bike to/from daycare when we can! Our kids are 2 and 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583725 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:35:12 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2583725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: shaken baby. Helmets are too heavy for baby necks and therefore aren't made for smaller than one year.</p> <p>My bike cost $1,700 and DH's $4,500 so I'm the wrong person to ask! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583724 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:32:40 +0000 Mrs D 2583724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@oliviaoblivia: @Mrs. Champagne: wow I had no idea about the age restriction...is it bc of the risk of fall?!</p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: she has her own bike which we use in our sub but want something to take her longer distances... What would be a budget to get something un-used nice quality?!</p> <p>@Mrs. Champagne: I'm going to look up that trailer! Thanks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583715 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:05:30 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2583715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think you can take a baby until age 1. </p> <p>I have a beach cruiser and I love it. So smooth! We have a cheap-ish ccm trailer that does the job. DS seems to enjoy it. We started using it when he was around 15 months.</p> <p>ETA: mine is an Electra beach cruiser I think it was $400ish. Probably way cheaper in the US though if that's where you are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583713 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 11:00:09 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2583713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Babies aren't supposed to bike (trailer or bike seat) until at least 12 months.<br /> By the time you're youngest is old enough to go your oldest will probably want to bike too.<br /> Don't know much about cheap bikes. I'm sure you could find some barely used ones on Craigslist that would fit the bill. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/biking-with-toddler-amp-infant#post-2583709 Sun, 10 Jul 2016 10:54:50 +0000 Mrs D 2583709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So DH and I have been talking about getting bikes...and then accessories so we can bike as a family of 4...</p> <p>We have two girls almost 3 and 4.5 mos.</p> <p>For experienced biking bees out there:</p> <p>1) what is a realistic budget for bikes for Dh and I? Not looking for the rolls Royce of bikes - just something decent that is good quality since we'll be involving our girls.</p> <p>2) which option for incorporating the girls? A seat in the bikes? (The I worry DD1 may outgrow this soon) or is a trailer thingy better?!?</p> <p>In case it matters... We live in a suburban environment (rarely not in pavement or extremely pressed sand trails). DD1 is 26lbs...DD2 is 4.5 mos and has decent head control... </p>