Do you want to go cycling with your son, now !? Your baby is ready to accompany you for a bike ride from eight or nine months. There are only two conditions: that you can stay seated with stability and that you have the necessary equipment (chair and helmet) to make the trip safe and pleasant.
KNOW THE TYPES OF CHAIRS
❖ The ones that are placed in the back are usually more voluminous and have a higher backrest, which allows the child to travel comfortably, lie down and even sleep for a short time.
❖ Some manufacturers assure that those anchored in the central bar are the safest since that is where the center of gravity is located and, therefore, the most stable place. Thus, the bike will be less likely to become unbalanced by weight.
❖ The chairs that are attached to the handlebars (like the bar ones) have the advantage that you can control your little one in the possibility of feeling calm when seeing your face.
BASIC RIDING RULES
- Before raising the baby it is recommended that you take a turn with a similar weight so that you adapt to the new sense of balance.
- For the first exit, the most prudent thing is that you select a simple, flat path, known in advance, so as not to find irregular areas.
- The little one will be able to travel in the child seat until it reaches 22 kilos.
- Make stops every so often, especially if your child is very young.
- Not all saddles are adaptable to all types of bike. Be well informed before buying it
SECURITY
❖ The chair has a harness that the little one will have tied at all times. Many parents believe that the child is safe just by holding on tightly to the center bar, but manufacturers warn that any sudden movement or braking can be destabilized by seat belts.
❖ It has a footrest and side protection. In this way, you avoid that the pants, shoes or shoelaces get caught in the spokes of the wheels.
❖ Your child’s helmet (and yours) should be compact, lightweight, strong, and with ventilation openings. Make sure that it fits your head perfectly and that you are wearing it at all times, even if the journey is going to be short or you stop for a few minutes.
❖ It is made of non-toxic products and does not show signs of deterioration or sharp edges that could injure you.