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lemonade-
Yeah, I just wanted something lightweight to keep it feeling like a bike- he also loves holding on to the bars feeling like he’s riding, and we’ve done 2.5 hour rides without stops without boredom so seems to work! Never felt we needed a back rest or straps and we ride most days.
Feeling like a bike is also why I’ve gone for an Omnium over a Bullitt.
cmyj
In case it's useful for anyone, I first started with my son when he was about 8 months in a front mounted Pollisport, but was keen to move him in to something nimbler (for me) ASAP as I always found cycling with a rear mounted child seat a chore.
From about 18 months he was riding with me on my Brompton with a folding seat across the top tube – this worked really well because it was low to the ground, and I trusted him to hold on. Got lots of disapproving comments from strangers however. He loved it.
From about 2 I moved him on to a MacRide – this is probably the best baby purchase we've made and he loves it and I do too. It's very light and small and quick release too so can be transferred between bikes. Also seems well engineered – little details like making all the allen screws the same size key are appreciated – I'm 195cm and it doesn't hit my knees either.
Just now hes about to be 3 and we have another baby, so I've ordered an Omnium MiniMax. From about 4 months I will put a baby car seat in the cargo area with the baby, and my 3 year old will ride on the MacRide – that's the plan anyway.