Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging pushchair (published on Fmmail) helps you keep active with your child, get outdoors for a good feeling of endorphins and set an example for your children to follow. It's important to pick the right stroller that suits your family.

Most experts recommend waiting until your baby is at good neck and head control about 6-8 months -- before introducing the Jogger. However, certain models can be used as early as day one using an infant car seat.

Safety

A jogging stroll that has suspension helps reduce vibrations and impacts, resulting in a smoother ride and less fatigue for the child and the parent. Choose a front-wheel or all-wheel suspension, that utilizes shock absorbers or springs to lessen jolts, and provide a more stable ride over rough terrain. Another safety feature to look at is adjustable tracking, which ensures the front wheel is in the right direction when running on flat surfaces. This is important because strollers that do not have it will slide in one direction, making it more difficult to keep your pace when running and increasing the amount you'll have to manually correct when pushing the stroller. For safety's sake, refrain from listening to music on headphones while running with a toddler or a baby in the stroller.

Comfort

Strollers specifically designed to be used for jogging tend to be more comfortable for baby. This is due to the fact that the seat is comfortable and cushioned, and it is suspended from the frame, rather than being fixed in a way that causes every bump and jump to be felt by the child. Some of the joggers we tested had seats that were slightly reclined to ensure they were more comfortable for jogging pushchair children running at a fast pace.

Many joggers also have large and deep storage compartments that can accommodate food items, diapers and clothes. A lot of them also have a beverage holder which is more convenient than the narrow and shallow cup holders that are found on the majority of strollers. In addition, joggers that come with a safety tether you can put on your wrists can prevent accidents by preventing the stroller from rolling away from you if you slip or loosen your grip, especially near traffic or bodies of water.

If you are planning to use the jogger for several people, choose one with adjustable handlebars. This allows the user to adjust them to their height. Otherwise the handles will be fixed at a 90 degrees from your body, which can make you hunch over while pushing and may fatigue your arms over time. This feature was simple to use and made a an enormous difference in comfort both for us and for our test babies. Other important features for comfort include adjustable tracking on the front wheel that can be used to keep the stroller running straight on flat surfaces without the need for constant manual correction when you're running.

Stability

Many jogging strollers feature front wheel tracking that is an adjustment mechanism that assists the stroller to keep its course. Strollers that do not have this feature could wander in one direction or another, which can be difficult to manage while running and requires frequent manual correction that adds to overall fatigue. The most efficient jogging strollers come with suspension systems that absorb shocks and make the experience for your child more comfortable.

It is best pushchair for newborn to use a baby jogger when your child is six to eight months of age and has developed the neck control necessary to lift their head independently. Always consult your pediatrician if you are unsure.

A safety tether is an excellent feature to look out for. It's a strap that you can wrap around your wrist in case you lose grip, as you might in the event of a fall, or in the vicinity of the water's surface. This feature can be a lifesaver and should not be overlooked. This crucial safety feature is present in all the jogging walkers that we have examined.

Weight

One of the most important features to think about is the amount of weight a pushchair that is jogging can support. The lighter it is, because that means less strain on your body. It also helps you move faster and more efficiently. Another feature to look out for is adjustable tracking. Strollers that do not have this feature typically diverge from one direction or another which can become tiring and require constant manual adjustment while running. Lastly, most joggers have an front wheel that is designed to bounce off road bumps. This helps reduce the impact to your baby's head. However, it's always a good idea to check with your pediatrician and wait until they're at least six or eight months old before you start jogging with them. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to handle the bouncing.