Front-Mounted Seats
Mounts to front of bike near handlebars.
Always smaller than rear seats; best for small kids 9 months – 2 years.
Easier to engage with kids in front of you.
Rear-Frame Seats
Mounts to the frame of the bike in the rear.
Offers best suspension and reclinability.
Can be harder to fit on some bikes.
Rear-Rack Seats
Mounts to a rack at the rear of a bike.
Lacks great suspension and reclinability of rear frame seats.
Best if you’re already using a rear rack.
Take the Guess Work out of Finding a Child Bike Seat
We’ve tested out over 20 different child bike seats and compiled our research for you! From placement on bike, to price, to brands, use our comparison charts and ratings to help you find the best seat for your bike and your child.
Sorting this Chart
Seats in comparison charts are sorted by rating level. In desktop (not mobile) each column can be filtered by clicking on the up and down arrows next to the column title (rating, age range, quick release etc.). To filter bikes by seat mounting type, use the button links in the chart above.
