Child bike seat test - comparison (january 2020)

We present you the best children’s bike seats on our test and comparison portal.

Before your child swings himself on the saddle, a child bike seat is an ideal solution so that you can always take your child with you even without a car. But of course security also plays an important role. And the youngsters should also be able to sit comfortably.

Stay fit on your bike, avoid traffic jams and be environmentally conscious. Thanks to modern children’s bike seats, you can also take your son or daughter on a two-wheeler. But a quick glance at a child’s bicycle seat test is enough to determine that there are countless variants of child seats for the bicycle. Find the right model with us.

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Even small children as young as a few months can be transported in a baby bike seat. When buying a seat, pay attention to the age information.
Safety comes first with child bike seats. But comfort for the child is also an important aspect.
First of all, it depends on your wish whether the child bike seat should be mounted on the front or rear of the bike. Both variants are on offer.

In child bike seat tests there are often already cheap child seats for around 30 euros, But you can also spend more than 100 euros. Child seats are particularly suitable for the city and short distances. The models differ depending on where you want to fit the seat, what kind of bike you ride and whether you prefer a particular design.

A children’s bike seat test also indicates that bicycle trailers score points for the compact seats when transporting twins, for long distances or when needed for storage space.

1. Children’s bike trailer as an alternative

You can attach the seat to the front or back of the bike.

Parents disagree: children’s bike trailers or classic bicycle seats for children? But it is not preferences, but above all practical reasons that can make the decision for you. More storage space, better wind protection, higher stability, special convenience – many aspects speak for a trailer.

on the other hand you are much more flexible with a child bike seat, it is smaller, cheaper to buy, easier to attach and, above all, you can keep an eye on your offspring with a child’s bicycle seat on the handlebars. There are no Rossmann children’s bike trailers, but you can find numerous tips on the drugstore website.

We have already outlined the advantages and disadvantages of a bicycle trailer for children for you:

good protection from sun, rain and insects
less risk of injury, trailer does not tip over with the bike
larger area so that the child can sleep
Space for two children or shopping bags

Parents do not have an eye on the child while driving
very wide, not suitable for rides on bike paths
cumbersome handling
expensive to buy

1.1. Not the most expensive bike seat is always the best

If you want to buy a child bike seat, the child bike seat does not necessarily have to-Test winner of the be the best fit for your needs. A used child bike seat is often a good alternative for occasional use. Here, too, you can still find bike seats for toddlers from well-known brands with practical equipment, such as a children’s bike seat with rain protection.

As a children’s bike seat comparison shows, there are three ways to transport your child on your bike: in front in front of the handlebar, in front between handlebar and driver or in the back. Children’s bicycle seats for the handlebars have a lower maximum load than rear models. The child is also generally safer in a child’s bicycle seat on the luggage rack.

1.2. The position is crucial

But not only whether the child bike seat should be attached to the back or the front plays a role in the right seat. There are other aspects to consider when buying a child bike seat. In our buying advice we give you all the tips you need to make the right decision. First of all we have a table with the Plus and minus points of the three different types regarding the attachment created:

Type	description
Children’s bicycle seat in the back	Load capacity for very good models up to 35 kg (normal up to 22 kg) easy up and down even drivers of small height can see well Balance problems in restless children
Children’s bicycle seat in front of the handlebar	the child is always in view Child sits facing the driver: good communication possible You can carry a backpack The luggage rack remains free Child bike seat in front over 15 kg not available
Children’s bike seat between handlebar and driver	Child sits in the direction of travel and has a great panoramic view potential distraction for the driver can be a hindrance when steering

2. Children’s bike seat that grows with you

The child should also always wear a helmet on the child seat.

The little ones are getting bigger too: there are children’s bike seats that grow with them. At least the footrest is adjustable in most cases. Also the headrest is often customizable. With adjustable backrests and straps, you can enjoy the children’s bike seat for a long time. Arm supports and brackets provide additional safety for the belt. And it is particularly comfortable for children, buy a seat with ventilation slots and good suspension. However, make sure that the center of gravity of your bike shifts backwards when you adjust the backrest of the child seat.

In the children’s bike seat test, you can choose between a 3-point belt system that is attached to the shoulders and between the child’s legs on the seat. Or a 5-point belt system with two additional fastening elements next to the waist. Adjust the belt to the child’s height.

Tip: With a spoke protector you prevent your child’s feet from getting into the spokes. It is best to strap your feet to the footrests.

3. Buying advice for children’s bike seat: You should pay attention to this

The best type for your suitable child seat for the bike can easily be found in a child bike seat test if you are concerned about what is particularly important for you and your child. If the child bike seat is to be mounted on the luggage rack, it should be the high-quality child bike seat Jockey Comfort including seat cushion? We have put together the most important purchase criteria for you:

Body weight in kg
Assembly front / rear
What belt system?
Are strap & Adjustable footrest?
Accessories: child bike seat with rain cover and handle?
price

3.1. Equipment and accessories

Bicycle with child seat: risk of overloading

To be safe on the road, the child bike seat must not be put under too much strain. Loading a child bike seat in the front with more than 15 kg is dangerous. If your child already weighs more than 15 kg, you should use a child bike seat on the rear of the luggage rack. These are normally designed up to 22 kg, in special cases even up to 35 kg.

Whether Polisport children’s bike seat or Römer children’s bike seat: Current children’s bike seat tests from the current year 2020 show that many criteria influence the decision to buy. A child bike seat cover is ideal, you will be surprised by the downpour. A rain cover also helps against sticky linden leaves or dust. In wind and weather and darkness, you will be better recognized by others with red reflectors.

To make your work easier, choose a seat pad that is removable and machine washable. You can carry the seat more easily with a handle on the back of the child bike seat shell.

3.2. No wobbling in the child bike seat

A child bike seat gives your child great security. However, avoid leaving your child unattended in the seat. In the worst case, if the bike tips over, it can be seriously injured.

Tip: Ask your child to be as calm as possible while driving and standing at traffic lights or stop signs.

4. Child seat for the bike: safety

Although not required by law, your child should also wear a bicycle helmet in the child bike seat. Also make sure that the child seat complies with DIN standard EN 14344. And no matter whether you use a bicycle seat for a mountain bike or a city bike: the bike can tip easily with one seat – even if your child is not sitting in it. A bipod stand ensures a safe stand when parking.

Note: Contrary to critical voices, taking children on wheels is particularly safe: Statistics show that between 2008 and 2010 there was no fatal accident in a child’s bicycle seat in Germany, but 70 in motor vehicles.

5. Questions and answers about a child bike seat

5.1. Which manufacturers are there?

Models made of plastic are particularly light.

Many parents are familiar with a Römer children’s bike seat or a Hamax children’s bike seat. But it doesn’t have to be the most expensive seat. If the original is of high quality, a used child bike seat is still a cheap alternative for occasional short trips even after a few months. Well-known manufacturers who often also offer cheap child bike seats include:

5.2. How to attach a child bike seat?

Make sure that the child bike seat fits on your bike. It is often not possible to mount on a Dutch bike. Many children’s bike seats come with special plug-in systems for fastening. Here the bracket is firmly attached to the bike so that the child seat can be easily attached or removed. Is it intended to be mounted on the handlebar at the front, i.e. directly on the handlebar.

It is best to always follow the instructions and only use the specified tool. The pipe diameter must match the brackets of the child seat. A child seat is usually attached to the seat tube, i.e. the stable rod between the pedals and saddle – the luggage rack and seat post usually do not withstand a lot of stress. Two metal bars ensure that the child seat does not turn.

Note: If your child is sitting close behind you, you should cover the suspension of the saddle on some bikes with a clamp protection. This way your child cannot get his fingers caught.

5.3. How old must the child be for a child bike seat?

The road traffic regulations do not stipulate a minimum age for children in a bicycle seat. In order to protect your back and head from fluctuations, your child should already be able to sit safely. This is usually the case from the age of nine months. Before that, you should put your child in a baby seat in a bike trailer.

Many manufacturers state a minimum weight of nine kilograms as a recommendation for their seats. Depending on your height, your child can be transported in high-quality children’s bike seats up to the age of seven.

A child should never be carried on a bike in a sling or back carrier.

5.4. There is a children’s bike seat test from the Stiftung Warentest?

In February 2018 Stiftung Warentest tested 17 children’s bike seats, including five front and twelve rear seats. The price ranges from 30 to 150 euros. Nine were rated as good, and four models from brand-name manufacturers came from four defective child bike seats.

What grades did the individual child bike seats receive in our comparison?

1st place – very good: Britax Römer Jockey³ Comfort – from 98.49 euros
2nd place – very good: Thule RideAlong – from 108.99 euros
3rd place – very good: Thule RideAlong 2017 – from 69.95 euros
4th place – very good: FISCHER child bike seat – from 41.99 euros
5th place – good: Yepp Kids Mini – from 79.94 euros
6th place – good: Prophete child safety seat – from 37.95 euros
7th place – good: Polisport bike child seat New Boodie – from 44.99 euros
8th place – good: Polisport PO8632600002 – from 32.81 euros
9th place – good: Hamax Kiss – from 77.44 euros

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How many different manufacturers can choose the best child bike seat model?

In a comparison of children’s bike seats, we present a total of 9 children’s bike seats from 6 manufacturers, from which you can choose the best model for you.

Does the child bike seat comparison also contain cheaper but still good child bike seats?

If you do not want to spend 108.99 euros for the most expensive product from our comparison, you can also fall back on our price-performance winner Prophete child safety seat or pay an average of 65.84 euros for a child bike seat from another manufacturer from our product table.

Which of the children’s bike seats can stand out due to a particularly high number of customer reviews?

Our editorial team also looked at the number of customer reviews in a child bike seat comparison: The Prophet safety child seat received a total of 663 reviews .

Which child bike seats stand out due to the grading "VERY GOOD" particularly prominent?

4 of the 9 child bike seats from our child bike seat comparison received the grade "VERY GOOD": Britax Römer Jockey³ Comfort, Thule RideAlong, Thule RideAlong 2017 and FISCHER child bike seat .

Which known child bike seat models were examined and evaluated in the product comparison?

When choosing children’s bike seats, we paid attention to a wide variety. Therefore, the following products made it into our child bike seat comparison: Britax Römer Jockey³ Comfort, Thule RideAlong, Thule RideAlong 2017, FISCHER child bike seat, Yepp Kids Mini, Prophete child safety seat, Polisport bicycle child seat New Boodie, Polisport PO8632600002 and Hamax Kiss .