Which are safer: rear or front mounted child bike seats?

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I haven't cycled for years but really need a bike to get around as the local bus route has just stopped running and i live five miles out of town.
My child is 3. I will need to purchase a bike seat for her.

I've looked online but advice is very confusing. I definitely don't want a trailer, but am wondering whether it is safer to ride with a child in a front seat or a rear seat? I know the front seat seems more stable but there are a few problems with this one.

Any advice, especially from personal experience would be very welcome. thanks! xx
by the way i also haven't got a bike - advice on what type to purchase for a relatively inexperienced rider would be welcome too!

Answer
Definately rear seats are safer. Front mounts obstruct your view for pot holes and glass etc. and you run a risk of running your kid over if there is a malfunction with the seat or harness. Just make sure to get the right seat with the right amount of restraints for your child.

tag along with existing kids bike?

Kilino9

I saw on the street a kids bike attached to an adult's bike with a sort of a tag along pipe kind of a thing. Does anybody know where to buy it or what it is called

Answer
There are two different types. One is called a Tag A Long that is made to attach to the seat post of an adult bike and the other is a boom type device that lifts the front wheel of the childs bike off the ground. The tag a long is a much better design.

Do a Google seach for.
Tag a Long
Wee Ride
Bike trailer

You can them about anywhere.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wee-Ride-Co-Pilot-Child-Trainer/9870514

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=tag+along+bike&revid=1634490093&ei=jbHtS563GoaBlAe-lsC0CA&sa=X&oi=revisions_narrow&resnum=4&ct=revision&ved=0CCwQ3gIwAw&fp=e64858094bfd2093

Edit;

Here is the tail gater tow bar.

http://www.trail-gator.com/

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=trail+gator+bicycle+tow+bar&tag=yahhyd-20&index=aps&hvadid=31388808011&ref=pd_sl_1g7qe7nxdd_e

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