Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging compact pushchair helps you remain active with your child, go outside for some feel-good endorphins and set a healthy example. It's crucial to pick the right stroller for your family's requirements.

The majority of experts recommend waiting until your baby is at good neck and head control about 6-8 months -- before introducing an exercise jogger. However, certain models can be used from the first day using an infant car seat.

Safety

A jogging walk with suspension helps reduce vibrations and impacts and provides a more pleasant ride and less fatigue for both the child and the parent. Find front-wheel and all-wheel suspensions that use coils or shock absorbers to reduce jolts, and ensure a safe ride on rough terrain. Adjustable tracking is another important safety feature to think about. This will ensure the front wheel stays on the right track when running on flat surfaces. This is important since strollers without it will slide in one direction, making it more difficult to keep your pace when running, and causing more time you'll need to adjust manually when pushing the stroller. For safety's sake, refrain from listening to music on headphones while running with a baby or toddler in tow.

Comfort

Strollers designed for jogging are generally more comfortable for babies. This is due to the fact that the seat is more padded and 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 infants running at a faster speed.

The majority of joggers have spacious and deep storage compartments that can accommodate food items, diaper bags and even clothes. A lot of joggers have a beverage holder that is more convenient than the shallow cup holders that are commonly found on the majority of strollers. Additionally, joggers which come with a safety tether you can slip on your wrist help prevent accidents by keeping the stroller from rolling away from you if you fall or loosen your grip, especially near bodies of water.

If you plan to use the jogger with multiple people, select one with adjustable handlebars. This allows the user to adjust them according to their height. If you don't, the handlebars will always be at a 90-degree angle to your body. This could cause you to to hunch forward when pushing and can cause your arms to fatigue with time. The joggers we tested all included this feature, which was simple to use and made all the difference in comfort for us and our test babies. Other features that provide comfort include adjustable wheel tracking, which allows you to keep your stroller on a straight path even on flat surfaces. This feature is very useful when you are jogging.

Stability

A lot of jogging strollers come with front wheel tracking. This is an adjustment that allows the stroller to stay on track. Strollers that lack this feature may veer in any direction which makes it difficult to control while running. This also requires frequent manual adjustments, which contributes to fatigue. The most effective jogging strollers have suspension systems that absorb shocks and make the ride for your baby more comfortable.

It is important to note that you should only use a jogger with a child once they are six to eight months old and have acquired enough neck control to keep their head up independently. Always consult your pediatrician if you are unsure.

It is also a good idea to select a model that has a safety tether, which is a strap you can slip over your wrist if you lose your grip on the handlebars like in the case of a fall or near an open body of water. This feature could be lifesaving and shouldn't be ignored. All the strollers that jog we tested have this crucial safety feature.

Weight

The amount of weight a jogging stroller can support is one of the most important factors to consider. The lighter, the better, because that means less stress on your body. It also lets you move faster and more efficiently. Another feature to look out for is a tracker that can be adjusted. Strollers with no adjustable tracking tend to drift in a specific direction pushchairs and buggies can become tiresome and requires constant corrections while running. Many joggers also have front tires that bounce off road bumps. This can reduce the impact to your baby's head. It is best to talk to your pediatrician prior to beginning running. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to support the bounce.