Baby bike seats are used so that even a child as young as six months old can be transported on a bicycle in a safe way. There are different qualities of seats available and are of different prices. Obviously the better quality ones do offer a lot of added features like easy and quick removal of the seat, and they are made of sturdy materials but are of a relative light weight. The advantage of having a bike seat is that it is the quickest and simplest way to transport a child. The seats are easily fixed and removed without much effort.

While shopping for a baby bike seat you should look out for qualities like 5 point harnesses which will have 2 straps which come over the shoulders, and one from between the legs. The last strip will run with the full width of the waist. You should also check for availability of the spare parts for the baby bike seat like the fixing brackets and the pannier racks which are not included along with the baby seat. Another thing you should look out for is how easily it is adjustable and can it be extended as your child grows which they do very quickly. Also it is good to get a baby bike seat with a foot holder or foot retention.

The disadvantages you should consider with a baby bike seat is that the child is seated high from the ground and if the bike falls then the chances of being hurt are very high. If the child is going to sit quietly then that could also cause problem for the bicyclist as well as the child on the baby seat. Also, because the child is seated directly above the wheel it may be a problem for the cyclist.