Quote Originally Posted by momtohanna View Post
Really ~ everything I've read says trailers are for off road only. hmmm. I'd really rather have a trailer.
I wouldn't dare take a typical trailer off road (well, a paved MUT yes, but not trails). I have a Burley and though not a child trailer (it's a dog trailer) it is on the same frame as a double kid trailer. It fits fine in a standard bike lane and if anything cars give me a wider berth thinking it's a kid I'm towing. The flag is helpful since it helps the cars realize you are longer than average since the trailer does sit low in comparison to them. I've even seen some (perhaps that people made?) on recumbents that are a triangle of fabric the whole length of the pole (instead of just a small flag on top). Highly visible and theirs were very pretty and looked like kites.

I would also suggest seeing if you could borrow one. They are quite a bit more expensive than other options (the seats) so it would be bad if your little one then refused to ride in it!