Push Your Child Around In A Bicycle Trailer

Child Bike Trailer - Safety Tips Essentials

A bicycle trailer is a great way to get you and your child around if you use a bike as your mode of transport.  A child bike trailer is in many ways safer than a child bike seat.  Here we'll discuss the pros and cons of a kids bike trailer and a bicycle seat. 

Can you imagine how excited your child would be if they were to be transported around in a bicycle trailer?  They would feel like a little prince or princess! But you on the other hand have the responsibility of their safety and comfort.

So, would you feel more comfortable driving your child around on a child bike trailer or a bicycle seat?

Kids Bike Trailer Benefits

#1  The simple fact that trailers have covers is a good start.  This acts as protection against wind, rain and even strong sun rays. 

#2  Your child will be sitting comfortably with a safety harness fastened.

#3  They can read books, play with toys, even eat and drink.

#4  If your child is on the heavy side, this will have no additional strain on you.

#5  Some child bicycle trailers can carry up to two children at a time.

#6  Most trailers can be attached to the majority of bikes. 

Child Bike Trailer Safety Features

Depending on how much you want to spend, there are various makes and models of child bicycle trailers.  Here are some features which are all paramount to the safety of your child.

#1 Rollover Hitch. 

This is the first safety feature you should look out for.  If for some reason you and your bike falls over, the trailer will still stay upright.5-Point Harness

#2  Roll Bar

This bar is designed to make the trailer much more sturdy and safer. The roll bar is to protect the sides of the trailer from collapsing inwards if an accident was to occur and the trailer turned over.

#3 Wide Wheel Base

The wider the wheel base the better.  This again makes the trailer much more sturdy and prevents rollover accidents from happening.

#4  Safety Harness

All modern child bicycle trailers will be equipped with a 5-point safety harness.  However, if you intend on carrying two children, then make sure there are two separate harnesses.

#5  Reflective Material

You need to bring attention to other motorists the fact that you are pulling a child trailer behind you.  Having a trailer with reflective material is the best way to do this.  This is also a necessity if cycling in the dark.

#6 Brightly Coloured Flag

If you can, buy a child bike trailer with a bight coloured flag.  If it does not have one, then make sure you buy one and attach it safety to the trailer.

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