What is the best way to bicycle with a 6 month old baby? (bike seat?/bike trailer w/ carseat?)?

Yeah, the guys who said the baby needs to be able to keep her head up on her own are right, sorry to say. But there's no need to let that keep you cooped up in the house. Go buy a hiking back pack like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerry-Hiking-Baby-Backpack-Nylon-w-Aluminum-Frame_W0QQitemZ110120900307QQcmdZViewItem I did that with my daughter the summer she was born. It got my wife outside and I did the work of carrying the baby. It worked out great for everyone. You can get out for stroll, run errands, etc.... Once the child is old enough to go on bike rides, you need to choose a carrier that is appropriate for you situation. If you will need to ride on roads, get the kind that mount over your rear wheel. This is because you will take up less space on the road, and the possibilties of falling over with your child in the seat will be outweighed by not having a trailer get hit by a car. If you are fortunate enough to have bike paths, go for the trailer. It's just easier to use.

No this really would not be safe. The 1 year old guidelines has a lot to do with being able to handle the motion. Not only do babies need to be secure, but they also have to have the strength to resist the force on turns and when stopping. The rule of thumb is that babies have to be able to fully support the weight of their head for an extended period of time. If not, they are too young to put in there.

6 months old...that is way too young. You shouldn't ride with a baby until they are at least 1. k I haven't seen the evidence but i have heard that riding with a child under 1 (who cannot support their own head) is akin to shaking a baby and we all know the results of what shaking does!! Play it safe. as for going out of your mind with this nice weather, why not walk your yong daughter and spend some quality time with her, and stop acting like she is ruining your life!!!!1

6 month olds should not be in a bike trailer! Check your local laws, there is probably a minimum age requirement, my guess is at least 1 year, maybe 18 mos. or 2 yrs. Any local bike shop will probably know the law on this. A 6 month old is not strong enough to handle all the bumping and jostling while riding in a bike trailer and cannot verbalize if something is wrong. By the time they start to cry if something's wrong, it's too late. Unfortunately you'll have to sacrifice your bike rides for a while. You priority now is to your daughter and her safety and well being. Sorry if you don't like my answer, but having a kid changes everything! You'll have to get someone else to watch the kids if you want to go riding.

First you need to stop breeding and take a parenting course. What would make you think taking a 6mo old on a bike ride is a good idea? If the baby can not hold its own head up think of the dangers.

Why dont u leave the baby at home so it doesnt you know die!!!

Six months is too young. Find a sitter...

For children under the age of 2, you should be using a backpack type of approach. This is the only way to provide enough 'dampening' to prevent possible injury as their musculature devlops. For those older than 2 and younger than 6, you need to examine YOUR ability as a biker. Having the child on a rear-mounted seat (effectively riding on the bike behind you) can be difficult, in that they are always craning their bodies around to see things or kicking their legs out and unbalancing you. It may be more advantageous to invest in a tow-trailer approach, although this is not necessarily an easy alterntative either (because the trailer can weave due to the hitch mechanism). Of course, once they get a little older, they can put all that energy into riding on their own ...

If the carseat stays firmly in place in the trailer, then I see no reason why you shouldn't use it. It would be safer for her than a bike seat if the bike should tip over or something. And good for you for getting out there in this nice weather!