Child seat or trailer

Two ways to ride with kids: a rear-mount seat (1 child, fast) or a trailer (1–2 kids, weather-proof). Both transform your e-bike into a minivan.

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Rear-mount seats (Thule Yepp Maxi, Hamax Caress) are quick on/off, work for kids ~9 months to ~6 years (22–48 lbs), and keep the child in line with the bike's center of gravity — important on an e-bike at speed. They mount to your rear rack via a MIK or RackTime adapter.

Trailers (Burley, Thule Chariot) carry 1–2 kids, double as joggers and strollers, and protect from weather and crashes. Slower and bulkier, but the safest option in mixed traffic. For commuting an active kid to daycare, the trailer wins; for a quick neighborhood loop, the seat wins.

Additional options

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Bobike One Maxi Rear Child Seats CFS

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Where to buy

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Our picks

Sold by Retrospec

Thule Yepp Nexxt 2 Maxi rack-mount child seat

TwoWheelingTots calls it a great lightweight rear seat with a magnetic childproof buckle, 5-point harness and padded shell (drawback: big leg shields can touch the pedal stroke).

Needs an ISO 11243 rear rack (e.g., the Retrospec Haul Wide).

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Sold by Radio Flyer

Radio Flyer Kid & Cargo Carrier (1 kid)

Converts between kid seat and 1.3 cu ft cargo mode; 65 lb capacity, foot pegs and spoke-guard side panels, for ages 5-10, per Radio Flyer.

Check Flyer model compatibility.

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Radio Flyer Kid Carrier (Cruiser / Cruiser Step-Thru)

Rear kid carrier for Flyer Cruiser models per Radio Flyer.

Model-specific (Flyer Cruiser / Cruiser Step-Thru).

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Sold by MURF

MURF Kid Hauler passenger bundle (Higgs Cargo)

Bundle of 2 seat pads, cargo carriage and backrest for the Higgs Cargo, per MURF.

Higgs Cargo only.

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Sold by Retrospec

Retrospec Rover Plus kids bike trailer (single/double)

5-point harness, high-visibility fabric, reflectors and flag; folding aluminum frame, per Retrospec.

Confirm your e-bike maker allows towing.

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Also worth a look

Burley Bee Single Trailer
1 kid, 5-point harness, weather shield, conversion-kit compatible (stroller/jogger) — bombproof.
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iBert Safe-T-Seat
Front-mount toddler seat with a 38 lb capacity, made in the USA, per iBert.

Pro tips from the e-bike pros

Don't put a 60-lb seat + kid on a 55-lb-rated rack. Upgrade the rack first. (See the rear rack entry.)
Always practice riding loaded before your first 'real' trip. Balance, braking, and turning all change.
Get a helmet that fits your child today and one for next year. Outgrown helmets are a waste.

#16 Vibration-resistant phone mount #18 Passenger safety cage & running boards

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