How to Choose the Best Front Baby Bike Seat For Your Family
You’ve decided on a front mounting bike seat for your baby. But, how do you know which front baby bike seat is the best for you? There are ones that attach to the bike stem, and ones that attach to the top tube of the bike frame. There are seats that have handles and cup holders, and little shiny bobbles for the baby. Or a simpler design that would allow you and baby to focus on the scenery and enjoy the ride. With so many options how can you possibly decide?
Safety for Front Baby Bike Seats
We think the first decision should be based on the safety of the seat. You’ll want to make sure the seat follows the safety standards set by the European Standards. The ASTM governs the United States, but they only cover rear-mounted baby bike seats. All models of front baby bike seats will have age and weight guidelines that you’ll want to follow as well.
Other safety features to look for are footrests and foot straps, and safety straps. The footrests keep your children’s legs comfortable, while the foot straps ensure that their little toes don’t get caught anywhere. The safety straps are another important feature to consider as that is what holds your child into the seat. Shoulder straps should fit snugly and buckle between the child’s legs for more security.
One-handed adjustability is also an important safety feature. This enables you to keep one hand on your child while adjusting everything from the shoulder straps to the footrests with your other hand. Being able to keep one hand on the bicycle helps to provide stability when buckling or unbuckling a squirmy kiddo.
Type of Bike
The type of bike you are going to ride with is an important factor in the type of seat you’ll want to purchase as well. There are thousands of different models, each one slightly different from the next. If you have a sloping top tube, then a bike seat that rests on that top tube may not be for you. Or if your stem is short, you’ll need to look for a front baby bike seat that has a special adapter to mount there. Make sure to read the features and descriptions carefully to ensure that you are buying a bike seat for your kiddo that is compatible with your bike.
Family Lifestyle
Consider your plans and goals for buying a baby bike seat. Some families purchase a bike seat to help them get outdoors on the weekends. Other families may rely solely on bicycle transportation. Whatever your reason for purchasing a child bike seat, you may find that certain functions are non-negotiable for your family. An optional poncho becomes necessary if biking is your only transportation and you live in the pacific northwest. A neck pillow is a must for the family that goes on 5-hour rides each weekend. And for those who prefer not to have bugs in their teeth, a windscreen is the perfect accessory.
Whatever your family goals in purchasing a front mounted baby bike seat, you can accomplish them with the Hamax Observer. With a clean, elegant look, this front baby bike seat is a no-brainer for many families. One-handed adjustability, easy mounting and removal, and top-of-the-line safety features are Hamax signature moves.
Once you’re on the road, be sure to follow all bicycle safety laws in your state, including wearing helmets for both parent and child. Enjoy the ride!
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