Bikes & Scooters
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Bike for 5 Year Old
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on May 20, 2009
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Hello, my daughter will be 5 soon. We are planning to buy her a bike. My question is, what size??? They have 16, 18 and 20 inch. What size is appropriate for her ag...
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- Hi, My son is 6, going to be 7 in a few months. He just learned how to ride his bike w/o training wheels about 4 months ago. We had bought him a "dirt bike" looking...
- HI, I think it depends on her height, if she is tall for her age a 20 inch might be good so your not having to buy a new one next year. My son turned 4 in February an...
- It depends on how tall she is. Take her to the store and have her sit on some of the bikes. She should have an inch between the bike frame and her body. My kids are...
Toddler Bike Gear
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on May 26, 2008
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Hi - I'm ready to start biking with our soon-to-be 12-month old son and wanted to hear any thoughts on front vs. back child bike seats and bike seat vs. trailers. We l...
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- Hi E., My husband purchased our kid's seat in our 'hood from Boulevard Bikes about 2 years ago. My husband is not a comparison shopper, so I don't know how the price ...
- I've used a back seat and a trailer. I prefer the back seat, as the trailer is kind of bulky and not so easy to maneuver. I started my youngest daughter at about 8 m...
- Hi E., If it comes to safety I think all seats here in america are very safe. If you look at the aspect of what's more fun it will be a front seat. This way you can p...
Can I Ride a Bike While Pregnant?
Asked by A.S. from York
on May 2, 2011
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So I am 21 weeks pregnant and I also happen to have a 9 month old. I live near this rail trail which is completely flat and I walk it quite often. My wee one is getti...
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- Hi - The book, "What to Expect When Expecting" says "No." But, I was pregnant in Germany, I asked my OB/GYN, and she looked at me surprised and said, "Why not?" So...
- Ha! Funny I should see this question today...My husband and I rode our bikes to the beach with our daughter yesterday (she's on his bike), and we live in a town with ...
- I would say no. I would take the stroller put him in it and go for a walk. I would be worried with all the bouncing whether the ground is flat or not. In another three...
Riding Her Bike Hurts Her Back
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on September 27, 2011
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Hi Mama's,
My daughter will be 5 in November. She has had a 16" bike with training wheels for a year, and over the last few months, she complains of her back hurting...
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- Is she hunching over to hold the bars?
- Boy, do I agree with Tracy! A CT scan can show a hidden spina bifida. Don't laugh - I found out when I hurt my back that I have one! We never knew it before. Don...
- My daughter is a lot older (14). She was complaining of back pain for a few months. It turned out to be spina bifida occulta. It could be nothing, but i would talk ...
Plastic License Plate for Bike
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on December 21, 2008
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I'm looking for those little plastic personalized license plates that you can attach to a child's bike.
I know they used to have them at a lot of stores but I haven...
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- WE got ours at Toys-R-Us, though it was several years ago. Have a blessed Christmas! S.
- I've seen them in Walmart in the bike accessory section.
- I don't know where you live but at the Walmart at Hall Rd. and I-94 they had them on an end cap on the end of isle where the bikes are (close to the wall with the games.)
Child's Bike Helmet
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on November 9, 2010
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Hi
Does anyone know of a bike helmet that snaps close on the side instead of under the chin? My daughter is terrified of being pinched under the chin by the strap sna...
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- Not sure about one that snaps on the side but I know most clips are made now with the bottom part that touches the chin is bigger and smother so it can't pinch the chin.
- My kids are always scared of that too....I am surprised somebody hasn't reinvented the kid's bike helmet-its a million dollar idea for sure.
- We use a skate helmet because they protect a gazillion times better (the kind you see freestyle bike riders wear as opposed to racers... the "norm" bike helmet is the ...
Bike Riding to School
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on August 31, 2010
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I'm wondering what other moms think is the appropriate age for a child to be able to ride their bike to and from school? My daughter is 10, going into 5th grade and ha...
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- I haven't had a chance to read the other responses yet, but my instinct would selfishly be "no thank you". I say selfishly because I'd spend the whole day wondering, ...
- your child is at the perfect age to ride her bike to school. You just need to ask yourself, is she a responsible bike rider? Does she know the way to school? Perha...
- It all depends on the child and your location. For us, even though our daughter is a very mature 9 1/2 yr old, she won't be going anywhere by herself until she's atle...
Recommendations for Baby/Toddler Bike Seat
Asked by M.C. from Sarasota
on February 11, 2008
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Hi, I would like to purchase a baby/toddler bike seat for my husband to attach to his bike so he can take my son out for rides. My son is 2 and weighs about 30lbs. I h...
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- I don't have recommendations for a seat, but, Babyjogger makes the little carts that get pulled behind a bike and they are nice!
- We ended up getting a trailer instead. The attachment has a pivot, so if you fall, the trailer stays upright. I thought it was safer, because the vast majority of bi...
- I have one I am trying to get rid of. It's the cocoon, still in the box. I never used it because I bought a bike trailer. I paid $35, but would take $25.
Bike Seat Vs. Trailer
Asked by K.I. from San Francisco
on April 1, 2008
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I am wanting to get back on my bike. I was wondering if any one out there has made this transition and what they ended up choosing and why. If anyone could direct me...
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- We bought the trailer as well. I was told they are the safest. If you were to take a spill or if another unforeseen event occurs, your child would be protected by th...
- We went with the trailer. We only use it on the trails, I think I would be uncomfortable riding on the street with it even with the flag. Biggest reason for buying a...
- Trailer. For a single, I couldn't decide between the Burley or the Croozer 737. In the end I chose the Croozer because it had more space and I figured my daughter ...
Bike Trailer Suggestions
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on November 17, 2010
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We are looking for a bike trailer for Christmas for our family. We have two kiddos, so we would need a double. Does anyone have any recommendations for a great trail...
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- I have one from instep that I am getting ready to sell. I bought it for $140 and I am selling it for $50. It is still in great shape. However I am in Tucson. I love...
- I have the instep one, from craiglist $50, but you can buy them new for about $100 - it is great, I have carried my son, who is 70 lbs and my daughter at 30 a lot - it...
- I wish I could suggest an inexpensive bike trailer, but I can't. They just aren't safe in the event of an accident. The best models on the market are Burley and Chario...
