Question for the cyclists with little ones - how old were they when you started putting them in a child bike seat? My daughter is starting nursery in February (she'll be 13 months by then) and I'm hoping to do the pick-up and drop off by bike.

I reckon she'll be plenty old enough by then but would welcome the views of those who've been there and done that. Equally, is there any specific seat you'd recommend? I ride a road bike generally - are these suitable for bike seats or should I get myself a sturdier old clunker more in the sit up and beg style for the days I'm doing the nursery run?