Being the oldest of my generation in my family I've been around the wee ones my whole life. Add in knowing how to run, walk, and march with 60 pound ruck and 90 pounds of gear I think I can help add the two together.

First and foremost kids comfort level is out the window. It is about you and your partner being able to protect them and move with them.

Streets are going to be littered with everything. The scum who prey on the weak will see the kids and think easy kill. If you have to take the kids anywhere I would use a vehicle. If you have to take them with you to raid they are your most important asset the strongest person will be in charge of them and they will be between the two of you. You might have to drop everything and run. Zombies is not my worry at all they just make the world a little annoying.

The strollers is a huge mistake, both of your hands are occupied keeping the stroller balanced and pushing it also your eyes is on the stroller more than looking at your surroundings.The pull a longs that attach to a bike are second on the worse idea ever. Try keeping that thing balanced as you are hoping curbs and going around junk and other bits in the road, not going to happen.

Front carriers you're using your child as a meat shield.

Back packs the American Indians would carry their children like this for the first year of two years of their life just fine. This is the best way to carry AND protect your child. The front person can keep his eyes on the surroundings while the trail person is keeping the wee one occupied REMEMBER child's comfort level don't mean crap right now.

Second best is a sling. If you cannot get a child seat back pack or make one go with a sling. both hands are still free and able to run. Keep in mind that you should not be carrying any extra weight, your priority is the child. I know this isn't exactly what you was looking for, but I hope it helps.

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