Bringing along baby need not be impossible. Want to ride, but have a little one who can\’t be left at home? How about a child trailer?

Read up on safety guidelines before choosing a trailer. Check reviews of the model(s) that you\’re considering. You\’ll have some very precious cargo, after all.

Don\’t forget head protection for your small passengers. A child doesn\’t have to be in a seat over the rear wheel, or in front of the adult rider, to suffer head injury should the adult happen to wipe out.

The trailer that I have is strictly for non-living cargo. It sat in someone\’s shed for a couple of years, and I\’ve never really cleaned it. I wouldn\’t be surprised if it doesn\’t meet the current safety criteria.

The strap meant to keep the trailer from coming loose should the main hitch fail is so hard to get fastened — and it\’s even harder to unhook it! — that last time I used the trailer I didn\’t bother with it.

The friend who gave me this trailer says that she feels unstable enough on a bicycle, and even more unsteady with the trailer. I\’m the opposite. If anything, having the trailer seems to make me feel more stable.

Better check yourself out on that before loading up \”Junior\” or \”Janie\”. I hope that it all checks out; and that bringing along baby means that your child could be on the way to become a cycling enthusiast!