Bike seat or bike trailer for 12 month old?

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Looking for some suggestions as well as personal experience. Which do you use and or prefer when riding a bike with your small child:

1. A bike trailer
2. A rear bike seat
3. A front bike seat (situated in front of the rider)

I have a beach cruiser and I would like to get some exercise with my my 12 month old. I am on the fence as to which route to go.
Thanks
 
We have a bike trailer and really like it.

One really good thing about the trailer is if something happens and you fall off your bike the trailer usually won't tip over. Also the baby is more protected strapped inside the trailer frame than in the exposed bike seats.

There's a website with information about seats and trailers... it is actually anti-both seats and trailers until they get older but says if you're going to use one or the other you should use trailers and has a lot of good reasons why. I'll edit and add it if I can find it.
 
We use a rear bike seat and love it. Our 10 month old really likes it too. He falls asleep in it all the time. My mom has a trailer at her house so we use that when we ride with them. I personally like using the seat better. The bike is not so weighed down by the trailer. It is also alot easier to store a bike seat than it is a trailer!
 
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