For parents who love cycling, it’s not the end of your hobby when your baby comes along.
Take baby for a ride! Just be sure baby can hold his head up on his own (at least 6-9 months old). You don’t want jiggles and bumps to hurt baby’s fragile neck.
Here are some cool (and safe) accessories to make your bike ride smooth.
For tips on what to do and pack for a cycling trip with baby, see here.
Pricier options like Yepp Maxi Seat (for 9 months to 25kg) offer a cushy ride as the shell is made of EVA (like Crocs shoes). And they come in many colours!
Front-mounted seats – where your child is positioned in front of you – can be mounted on the steering tube or seat post. Some seats come with quick-release options.
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The front-mounted Yepp Mini is priced at the higher end, but offers cool colours and even cooler accessories.
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A sleep support pillow can be attached to the front bar of the Yepp Mini for babies who fall asleep. Or attach a windscreen to block wind and dust.
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There’s even the Yepp Upp, which converts the child seat to a high chair.
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More affordable front-mounted child seats include the sturdy Belelli Front Child Seat (Rabbit Grey).
With these seats, your child can have an unblocked view during the ride. But this also means that he is exposed to the elements eg. wind and rain.
Helmets
Polisport baby helmet (Image source: Cyclecraft)
Features to look out for:
Many air vents for air circulation and to reduce heat build-up
Sturdy shell for protection (safety certification preferable)
Well-padded lining for comfort
Chin straps that are not easy for child to remove
Snug fit for small heads
Keep the little heads well protected with colourful helmets.
Kids’ helmets are readily available at most bike shops, but helmets for babies require some searching.
Or InStep Take 2 Double Bicycle Trailer, which comes with a steel frame and pneumatic tyres. InStep’s other Sierra model comes with a stroller kit, so the trailer can be used as a stroller too.
Sunglasses
Babiators (Image source: Amazon)
Features to look out for:
100% UVA/UVB protection
Shatter-resistant lenses
Flexible frames that stand chewing
Babiator shades are a fashionable and sensible choice to protecting baby’s eyes in the sun, with their cute-serious aviator designs.
Junior Babiators (small size) are suitable for kids 0-3 years old, while Classic Babiators are for kids 3-7 years old.
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Baby Banz are another good choice. They come with head straps.
Cycling Suits
Baby Cycling Suit (Image source: Spindaroos)
Features to look out for:
Perspiration wicking (but we know the baby isn’t doing the actual cycling, don’t we?)
Thin, breathable material for Singapore weather
Allows easy movement of limbs
Not really necessary, but oh-so-cute and nice to have – pro cycling suits for babies and kids.
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Spindaroos’ baby cycling suits up the fun factor; their eye-zinging brightly coloured cycling jerseys will delight young kids as well.
For parents who are really serious about cycling and wish for the whole family to be kitted out in cycling jerseys.
For more tips on a cycling trip with baby, see here.