Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Cycling with baby

  • 03-01-2019 8:15am
    #1
    Crybabygeeks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭


    About to return to work and contemplating doing one leg of creche drop off by bike as I used to cycle to work. Baby will be 12 months, long and sturdy so no size concerns.

    Anyone any experience with different types of carriers / trailers? I cycle in Dublin but baby portion of commute is safe (or as safe as it can be in Dublin ) with an onward cycle into the docks for work. Something pretty light and maenouvrable would be ideal whilst also v safe for baby and me. Does such a thing exist??! :)


Comments

  • #2
    PhoenixParker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭PhoenixParker


    Is there any reason a simple seat on ypur bike won't do the job?

    There isn't a huge variety of those to choose from but our 2 year old loves his.


  • #3
    Crybabygeeks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭Crybabygeeks


    PhoenixParker wrote: »
    Is there any reason a simple seat on ypur bike won't do the job?

    There isn't a huge variety of those to choose from but our 2 year old loves his.

    Nothing except a probably irrational fear that if I get knocked over, they fall with me... :(


  • #4
    ruahead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭ruahead


    Trailer from Halfords,


  • #5
    Dakotabigone
    Site Banned Posts: 512 ✭✭✭Dakotabigone


    I wouldn’t advise it.


  • #6
    jester77
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭jester77


    Don't know the English word, but a lastenfahrrad is a good option for transporting children


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    jester77 wrote: »
    Don't know the English word, but a lastenfahrrad is a good option for transporting children

    Cargo bike.


    And yes, this is what you want. Trailers are ok but cargos are better. You can watch the kid and two wheels are better than 3(4).


  • #8
    t8010789
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭t8010789


    Look up weeride. Baby/toddler goes on it’s own crossbar and your arms come either side of the seat to reach the handle bars, feels safe. Nice thing is that you can chat to him/her as you ride. Loved it until someone decided they wanted my bike more than me 😩


  • #9
    Nead21
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭Nead21


    t8010789 wrote: »
    Look up weeride. Baby/toddler goes on it’s own crossbar and your arms come either side of the seat to reach the handle bars, feels safe. Nice thing is that you can chat to him/her as you ride. Loved it until someone decided they wanted my bike more than me 😩

    I have one of these too. Love it for younger children and I wouldn't like not be able to see them.


Advertisement