Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging pushchair helps you remain active with your child, go outside to feel the endorphins, and also set a healthy example. It is crucial to choose the right stroller for your family.

The majority of experts advise that you wait until your baby is 6-8 months old and has good head and neck control before utilizing strollers. Certain models can be used in conjunction with a car seat for babies as early as the first day.

Safety

A jogging pushchair newborn with suspension reduces vibrations and impacts, ensuring the smoothest ride for your child and reducing fatigue on both the child's body as well as the parent pushing it. Choose a front-wheel or all-wheel suspension which utilizes springs or shock absorbers to lessen jolts, and provide a more stable ride over rough terrain. Another important safety feature to think about is adjustable tracking which ensures that the front wheel remains on the right track even on flat surfaces. This feature is essential because a stroller without it will drift in one direction, making it difficult to keep your pace when running, and causing more time you'll have to manually correct when pushing the stroller. For safety's sake, do not listen to music with headphones while running with a toddler or baby in the stroller.

Comfort

Strollers designed for jogging are typically more comfortable for infants. This is largely due to the fact that the seat is comfortable and cushioned, and it is suspended from the frame rather than being bolted down in a manner that makes every bump and jump to be felt by the child. Some of the joggers tested in our tests have seats that are slightly reclined which makes them more comfortable for infants at speedy jogging speeds.

Most joggers have large and deep storage compartments that can accommodate food items, diaper bags and even clothes. Many joggers also come with an accessory for beverages, which is much more practical than the shallow cup holders that are found on most strollers. In addition, joggers that have a safety tether you can slip onto your wrists help avoid accidents by keeping the stroller from slipping away from you if you trip or loosen your grip, especially near traffic or bodies of water.

If multiple people will be using the jogger, select one that has adjustable handlebars so that each user can adjust them to their height. If you don't, the handles will always be set at a 90 degree angle to your body. This could cause you to hunch forward while pushing and can cause your arms to fatigue over time. The joggers we tested all included this feature, which was easy to use and made a big difference in comfort for us and our test babies. Other important comfort features include adjustable tracking on the front wheel, which can be used to keep the stroller running straight on flat surfaces without requiring constant manual adjustments when you're jogging.

Stability

Many jogging stollers feature front wheel tracking. This is a feature that helps the stroller to stay on track. Strollers without this feature are prone to veering in any direction which makes it difficult to control when running. This also requires frequent manual corrections, which add to fatigue. The best jogging strollers also have suspension systems to absorb shocks and make the journey more comfortable for baby.

It is best to use a baby jogger when your child is six to eight months of age and has developed the neck control needed to lift their head independently. Always consult your pediatrician if you are not sure.

It's also a good idea to select a model that has a safety tether. This is a strap that you wrap around your wrist in the event that you lose grip on the handlebars, like in the case of a fall or in close proximity to an open body of water. This is a lifesaver and should not be ignored. This vital safety feature is available in all jogging walkers we have reviewed.

Weight

The weight the stroller that you are jogging with can support is among the most important aspects to take into consideration. The lighter, the better, because that means less strain on your body. It also lets you move faster and more efficiently. Another thing to look for is a tracker that can be adjusted. Strollers with no adjustable tracking tend to drift in a certain direction, which can be tiresome and requires constant corrections when running. Lastly, most joggers have the front wheel designed to bounce off road bumps. This helps reduce the force to your baby's brain. It's best to consult your pediatrician prior to beginning jogging. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to take on the bouncing.