4 Family Tested Front-Mounted Baby Bike Carriers

There isn't research to confirm whether front or rear-mounted seats are safer, says Safe Kids Canada. But with a front-mounted model you can see and talk to your child, and because she is is seated in the middle of the bike, it's easier to get on and off steadily. (However, a front-mounted carrier can make steering difficult or interfere with pedaling.) Strap a sack of potatoes into the seat to mimic your child's weight and test out a range of carriers before you buy.

iBert Safe-T-Seat

Tested by Christina Bayly and 17-month-old Genevieve, Toronto

Price

$140

Weight Capacity

Up to 38 lbs

Features

Washable padding, elevated foot cups, three-point harness. Seat positioned near handlebars for unencumbered pedaling. Minimal assembly.

Colours

As shown

Pros

"The bike seat is simple to install; it's very utilitarian and takes just minutes to attach. In the end, this is a good bike seat for both the design and the price."

Cons

"The Kermit the Frog Green could be a detractor, but the main problem we have is that the seat wobbles on the bracket. I'm a little leery about it's longevity and stability."

Rating

8/10