Child bike seats

Mount, weight limit, and minimum age. AAP: not under 12 months.

Helmeted toddler in a cream rear child bike seat while a parent holds the bicycle

18models tracked
$129 to $439price range
33 lb–60 lbweight limit

Child bike seats by budget

The 17 child bike seats with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $2305

Mid-range$230 to $2704

Splurge$270 and up8

All 18 child bike seats

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Compare		Seats
	Burley Dash FMup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$179.95
	Burley Dash RMup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$179.95
	Burley Dash X FMup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$219.95
	Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Comboup to 60 lb	–	60 lb	$249.99
	Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)up to 60 lb	–	60 lb	$159.99
	Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Comboup to 60 lb	–	60 lb	$359.99
	Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Evo 2-in-1	–	–	$439
	Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Seatup to 60 lb	–	60 lb	$299.99
	Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrierup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$129.99
	Thule RideAlong 2, frame mountup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$319.95
	Thule RideAlong 2, rack mount	–	–	–
	Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, frame mountup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$269.95
	Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mountup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$249.95
	Thule Yepp 2 MIK HDup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$269.95
	Thule Yepp 2 Mini (front)up to 33 lb	–	33 lb	$229.95
	Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, frame mountup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$299.95
	Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, rack mountup to 40 lb	–	40 lb	$269.95
	Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Mini (front)up to 33 lb	–	33 lb	$249.95

Child bike seats by the numbers

The 18 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Weight limit33 lb to 60 lb; the middle half 40 lb to 40 lb (16 of 18 publish it)
Weight33 lb to 60 lb; the middle half 40 lb to 40 lb (16 of 18 publish it)
Price$129.99 to $439; the middle half $219.95 to $299.95 (17 of 18 publish it)

Bike seats side by side

Sorted by weight limit, where the maker lists it. Every value is as the maker lists it.

Product	Mount	Weight limit	Bike from	Fits bikes	Seat weight
Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Seat	Mounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame)	60 lb	Recommended age 2 - 5 years	Most modern mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 inch steerers, including e-MTBs	–
Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Combo	Mounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame)	60 lb	18 months to 5 years	Almost all modern mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 inch steerers, including e-MTBs	–
Kids Ride Shotgun 2.0 Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo	Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider	60 lb	recommended age 2 - 5 years	Most modern non-electric mountain bikes with front suspension, incl. carbon frames; not e-bikes, road, gravel, step-through or bikes without front suspension. B	–
Kids Ride Shotgun Child Bike Seat and Handlebar Combo (original)	Frame mounted (top tube), front of rider	60 lb	recommended age 2 - 5 years	Most modern non-electric mountain bikes with front suspension (single or dual suspension), incl. carbon frames; not e-bikes, road, gravel, step-through or bikes	–
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, rack mount	Rear rack mount, universal rack mount system	40 lb	–	Luggage carriers conforming to EN ISO 11243:2016 marked 27 kg load capacity	7.7 lb
Thule Yepp 2 Maxi, frame mount	Frame mount, universal quick-release bracket	40 lb	–	Not specified beyond the universal quick-release bracket	11 lb
Thule Yepp 2 MIK HD	Dedicated click-in system for MIK HD bike racks	40 lb	–	A MIK HD bike rack is required	7.7 lb
Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, rack mount	Rear rack mount, universal rack mount system	40 lb	–	Described as mountable on most bikes with a bike rack	6.2 lb
Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi, frame mount	Frame mount, universal quick-release bracket	40 lb	–	Described as mountable on most bikes without a bike rack	10.1 lb
Thule RideAlong 2, frame mount	Frame mount, universal quick-release bracket	40 lb	–	Round frames 28 to 40 mm diameter; oval frames up to 40 x 55 mm	11.4 lb
Burley Dash RM	Rear rack mount with tool-free connection	40 lb	12 months	Rack-equipped bikes with 26in, 650B/27.5in, 700C or 29in wheels; rack must meet ISO 11243 and carry at least 55 lb	6.4 lb
Burley Dash FM	Frame-mounted with quick-connect Frame Mounting Block; stand	40 lb	12 months	Round or oval frame tubes 28-40 mm, seat tube at least 105 mm long; 26in, 650B/27.5in, 700C or 29in wheels; not compatible with full-suspension bikes, motorized	7.5 lb
Burley Dash X FM	Rear frame-mounted with quick-connect rails and Frame Mounti	40 lb	12 months	Round or oval frame tubes 28-40 mm, seat tube at least 105 mm long; 26in, 650B/27.5in, 700C or 29in wheels; not compatible with full-suspension bikes, motorized	9.3 lb
Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrier	–	40 lb	Ages 1+	Fits most adult bicycles	12 lb
Thule Yepp 2 Mini (front)	Front-mounted	33 lb	9 months; maker advises consulting a pediatrician for children under 1 year	Described as compatible with most bike models	5.3 lb
Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Mini (front)	Front-mounted, attached to the handlebar stem with a quick-r	33 lb	9 months; maker advises consulting a pediatrician for children under 1 year	Mounts on most bicycle handlebar stems, including normal and ahead stems (threaded and threadless per FAQ)	4 lb
Thule RideAlong 2, rack mount	Rear rack mount	–	–	Bikes with standard rear racks approved for loads up to 27 kg	–
Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Evo 2-in-1	Mounts to the headset and seat post (no contact with frame)	–	9 months (harnessed seat); maker advises consulting a pediatrician before use under 1 year	Regular and electric mountain bikes with standard 1 1/8 in steerer, at least 10 mm headset space, at least 14 mm seat post space, and front suspension; not reco	–

Babies on bikes

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Highest weight limit Kids Ride ShotgunPro Seat 60 lb
Highest weight limit: the Kids Ride Shotgun Pro Seat at 60 lb, per Kids Ride Shotgun.

Weight
60 lb
Price
$299.99
See specs
Lightest ThuleYepp 2 Mini (front) 33 lb
Lightest: the Thule Yepp 2 Mini (front) at 33 lb, per Thule.

Weight limit
33 lb
Price
$229.95
See specs
Lowest price SchwinnDeluxe Bike Child Carrier $129.99
Lowest price: the Schwinn Deluxe Bike Child Carrier at $129.99, per Schwinn.

Weight limit
40 lb
Weight
40 lb
See specs

What to look for in child bike seats

The range across every outdoor product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Weight limit

The maker's top weight. For wagons and trailers this is often the total load, not per child.

Pro Seat

33 lbmiddle 40 lb60 lb

Most list 40 lb. 16 of 18 list it. Highest weight limit: Pro Seat.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

Yepp 2 Mini (front)

33 lbmiddle 40 lb60 lb

Most list 40 lb. 16 of 18 list it. Lightest: Yepp 2 Mini (front).

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Deluxe Bike Child Carrier

$129.99middle $249.99$439

Typical: $219.95 to $299.95. 17 of 18 list it. Lowest price: Deluxe Bike Child Carrier.

Ask the meadow

Questions about child bike seats

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

How old should my child be to ride on a bike?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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