At what age can a child travel in a bicycle trailer?

Question

My grandson is 8 months old and can hold up his head now. I know he would have to wear a helmet, so I'm concerned he might be too young.

Answer 1

your 8 month old grandson can hold his, but he can not hold up a helmet! in most states the law stipulates that passengers in trailers or baby seats must be at least one year old, and wearing a helmet. sorry, but you'll have to wait another 4 months to share the freedom of the road with you grandson.

Answer 2

I recently sold a trailer to some friends, and the documentation says at 1year.

Answer 3

Check local regulations and then check with your pediatrician. My son's pediatrician said that his neck would not be strong enough to support both his head and a helmet until he was 1 year old. However, that was 22 yrs ago. I don't know if recommendations have changed since then, but you should check with the physician you trust with the rest of his health.

HTH