child trailers

[Nessa]

Can someone recommend a child trailer that I can get for my grandbaby that is durable. Are there any I should stay away from?

[moonfroggy]

how old is your grandbaby?

i like the chariot cougar that is what we have and are very happy with it. my son likes it as well. i like that he can comfortable wear his bike helmet while in it.

[AnnieBikes]

I have a Burley for my granddaughter and she also can ride with a helmet on and be comfortable. There is room for two children and there is a shoulder harness as well as a seat belt. I find it to be very easy to attach to the bicycle and it is VERY lightweight. Good for you for wanting to get one! It starts them early wearing a helmet and knowing that "older" people like to ride, too!!!

[Nessa]

My grandson is 6 months. I decided to go with the Burley Bee. It was relatively low in price, compared to some and had great reviews. I found it online and I got a Bell toddler helmet free with the purchase, as well as free shipping. The price was $248...the helmet sales for about $39 so I felt like this was a good deal. Thanks for your help!

[moonfroggy]

i recommend waiting until he is at least a year old. he needs to have a head large enough to fit the helmet well and strong enough muscles to hold his head up with the helmet while on a bumpy ride. i have heard of people riding with 9 months old. seems safer to wait though.

[Nessa]

Thank you. There is a baby snuggler that Burley makes. I was thinking about getting it. It looks a lot like a a baby carrier that sits inside the trailer. I may be jumping ahead of myself. I have so enjoyed riding my bike that I can't wait for my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to enjoy it too! I got my daughter and son-in-law some used Trek bikes for Christmas.