Tips for Safety When Riding with a Toddler on an Adult's Bicycle

Cycling a bicycle with an infant is a great adventure that both adults and children will enjoy. When taking a child on a bicycle, as they are too young to cycle on their own, there is an increased chance of injury because carrying a infant as a back passenger on an adult's bicycle makes the bike unstable. Therefore, it is better that child is carried in a front-mounted baby bike carrier.
The following these helpful cheat sheets below to reduce an unnecessary chance of injury:
1. Only parent cyclists should carry junior passengers.
2. Preferably ride with passengers in parks, on bike tracks, or on back streets. Stay away from traffic heavy main roads and bad weather, and cycle with utmost caution and at a reduced speed.
3. In America toddlers younger than 12 months are too young to sit on a bike seat and must not be transported on a cycle. Never carry little ones in backpacks or slings on a bike.
4. Infants who are old enough (12 months to 4 years) to balance well by themselves and whose necks are strong enough to wear a lightweight helmet may be ridden in back-mounted carrier or better yet a front mounted carrier.
5. A child bicycle seat must;
* Be properly fixed on the bike.
* Be built to stop feet and hands from being trapped in the wheels.
* Have a sturdy shoulder strap and lap belt to protect a sleeping toddler.
* A lightweight infant bicycle helmet must always be worn to prevent or reduce head injury.
6. The toddler should be strapped into the bicycle seat with a strong strap.
7. Remember, the chance of serious accident still exists when you carry a daughter on your bicycle.

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