Looks like you got some great answers, just wanted to reiterate that you can defiantly hold on to your kiddo if you want from behind as well. We rode this with our twins when they were three and it was their favorite ride. We just placed a three year old in front of my husband and one in front of me and our then 7 and 8 year old in the front of all of us and we were fine. The back seat is a good option too. We were just there in May and my husband and 11 year old DD sat in it so all 6 of us ( plus a single rider) could be in one log.

. Good luck!!