Who Needs An SUV?

With gas prices being what they are, you may be considering downsizing your gas-guzzling SUV to something more affordable. May I suggest a two-wheeler? That's Indian-speak for motorcycle.

Impossible, you say. We're a family of four. We could never fit everyone on a mere motorcycle!

Allow me to present the possibilities~

Once you've got baby situated on mom's lap, as shown in the previous entry, you'll have to decide where the extra kid goes. The simplest solution is to put them up front. What kid wouldn't love a front-row seat? If dad needs a break from driving, his little helper can take over.

It also makes it possible for child #2 to make themselves comfy.
Honestly, does an SUV get any more relaxing than this?

If you'd like to multitask, baby can be allowed to practice her first steps while en route.

If mom gets tired of holding baby on her lap, older sibling can be put in charge of the younger one.

 

Mind you, lap seats are not just for infants.

If a front-row seat is not an option, you can always do a kid sandwich -- squeeze the little one in between the two adults.
 

A scooter opens up the possibility of the "scooter stand."

 

  

Or the "scooter squat," as the case may be

For kids too old for mommy's lap, other considerations will determine the seating pattern. The traditional "alternate kid" pattern is especially effective when siblings need to be kept apart from each other.

Then there's the double kid/double adult seating pattern.
Useful when the adults need some space together, away from the children.

If you really want to break the rules, have one of the big kids, rather than mom, bring up the rear.

Of course, no one says "family of four" has to be two kids+two adults.
A good two-wheeler can handle any foursome.

Preferred seating patterns seem to run in families, as evidenced by this family duo, who were very much synchronized when they arrived to enjoy the beach together.

Got more than four in your family?
Still not convinced about a two-wheeler being able to handle your family needs?
Coming up next: "High Fives - There's Always Room For One More..."

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This is part 2 in a 5-part series:

Part 1: Tykes on Bikes
Part 2: Who Needs An SUV?
Part 3: Always Room For One More
Part 4: The Two-Wheeler Six-Pack
Part 5: Bicycle Built For Four

Comments

[DonnaK]

I guess this puts American ingenuity to shame. Is there no weight limit on the tires? Basia here are some more possibilities for series. How about occupations and 100 ways to use the scarf.

[Basia]

Donna:
I've wondered about the tires too. They must fill them up before every trip. I'll add the series suggestions to my list!