3 Wheel Buggies

3 wheel buggies provide excellent maneuverability with a stylish and sleek frame. Many of them come with a fabric sling with a cosy lay flat bed, perfect weight distribution, and are perfect starting at birth.

The wheels are bigger and, in many cases, include suspension to allow for smooth movement on different terrains. The only drawback to these wheels is that they can be bulkier and heavier to store and transport.

Stability

Three-wheel buggies provide plenty of stability. They aren't prone to tipping over more easily when moving straight. You can also maneuver them more quickly. However, if you attempt to stop or turn abruptly they'll lose their stability and could tip over. For this reason, certain manufacturers add an extra wheel to their three wheel buggy designs to increase the stability of the chassis.

You can also conquer off-road terrain with the extra wheel. Find models that have air-filled tires (also known as pneumatic tyres), which can handle off-road paths, sand and dirt, as well as other surfaces such as rock and sand. They'll also typically include a lockable front wheel to provide stability on rough terrain.

Buggies are easy to maneuver and agile, thanks to a 360o front swivel wheel. They also meet the same stability standards worldwide and tests as buggies with four wheels.

If you are in the market for a seat made of fabric they are typically less upright in comparison to modular seats. This means that your baby's centre of gravity will be closer to the ground - instantly ensuring a smoother ride.

Best known for its car seats, Maxi-Cosi has recently added a light pushchair and travel system to its product line with the eye-catching Citylife. This 3-in-1 is ideal for urban living and comes with a baby car seat or carrycot. It has 4 wheels and uses an exclusive pewter black aluminium frame, which the company claims is 'slim and compact' - it's only 2cm wider than the Babyzen Yoyo.

Folding

There's a variety of 3 wheel buggies that fold compactly to fit in smaller space. A lot of these buggies can be folded with one hand and are easy to clean. Some of the tiniest models have a simple height-of-handlebar adjustment, while others feature adjustable suspensions and an ultraviolet canopy of 50+ that can be extended. They may also feature large, spacious baskets and a brake lever with quick release.

The best 3 wheeler for rocky terrain

A 3-wheeled model is typically better equipped to handle off-road conditions in comparison to a model with four wheels but both can be a bit stuck on tight corners. A model with bigger rear and front wheels can help. This allows them to push over uneven ground and can help in getting up and down high kerbs.

One option is the latest Roma Atlas, which has been praised for its quick handling, despite its 3-wheel design. MFM reviewer Kath used it with her baby and her 3-year-old, and said "it is very well-handled over bumpy pavements, cobbles, gravel tracks and dirt roads as well as on a few hills."

Another option is the latest all-terrain 3 wheel double buggy wheel buggy - Click on Google - from car seat brand Maxi-Cosi, called Stella. It's suitable for babies when used in conjunction with the carrycot and is a smaller than the light 4wheelers (with a surprisingly slim frame of 54cm wide) however it has large, air-filled tyres, 3 recline positions, and a quick one-hand fold.

Its primary selling point is its modularity. It's compatible with all the brands' baby strollers and car seats. This means you can create your ideal travel system for day-today or longer walks using the chassis as a foundation.

Tyres

The tyres of 3 wheel jogger stroller wheel buggies are available in a range of styles and materials, and each has its pros and cons. For instance, air-filled tyres offer an effortless ride and superior maneuverability, while foam-filled tires are more durable. The type you select will be based on your personal preferences and the location you live in.

For example, if you plan to travel often on unpaved paths or rough terrain, you may think about a 3 wheel double stroller-wheeler with sturdier tyres. You should also think about the type of suspension that you require. A strong suspension is ideal for handling bumps and humps. However, it can be heavy and add to the overall weight of your pushchair.

Another crucial aspect to take into consideration is the tyre's size. Knowing how to read the size of the tyre is crucial for safety, performance, and durability. The combination of letters and numbers on a tyre's sidewall can be at first, but decoding it allows you to understand the tyre's dimensions. For example, a tyre size of "185/70 R14 is a sign that the tire is a 185/70 radial with a 14-inch rim diameter.

PU tires are lighter and more puncture-resistant than rubber tires. If you're unsure whether a pushchair has rubber or PU tires, you can test sliding the tires over a smooth surface and tie them. If the tires move easily and smoothly, they're made of PU. If they do not, then the tires are composed of rubber.

Suspension

The suspension on a three wheel buggy is an important element to look for as it absorbs the smacks and bumps of rough terrain, making it much more comfortable for your baby. Large wheels that are air-filled and that can be locked to provide stability when running are essential. This will allow your buggy to maneuver over off-road surfaces easily.

There are a variety of buggy styles to suit every budget and style of life. For instance, the Mountain Buggy pioneered all terrain agility in a 3 wheeler pushchairs from birth-wheel buggies. With an engineering and geometry that is perfect their fabric sling seat rests comfortably inside the frame as opposed to being on top of modular seats, offering a lower centre of gravity and sitting at the perfect height to ensure optimal weight distribution to easily tackle the kerb pops.

The Urban Glide 2 by Thule is another excellent option. It features an elegant design, a large wheel that's easy to move and is paired with an impressive suspension. It also has a twist handbrake for ease of use. MFM reviewer Kath put this buggy through its paces by walking on a rough terrain. She found that it was able to handle it very well and said that it "navigates over grass, bumpy cobbles, sidewalks and dirt tracks, and even makes it easy to drive up and down kerbs".

The Roma Atlas is another popular off-road option that, like the Urban Glide 2, comes with a variety of colours to match your style. It also comes with an adjustable handlebar, a spacious basket and a 50+ UV hood. You can also choose from a selection of infant car seats to convert the buggy into a pram. This includes the stylishly designed carrycot plus(tm) which is a comfy lie-flat baby bed suitable for infants and newborns that are up to 12 months old.

Safety

Four wheels make a buggy more stable and less likely to tip over and easier to maneuver. It also makes it safer for your child as the weight of their body is evenly distributed across the frame.

A four-wheeled buggy also tends to have a lower center of gravity and is therefore easier to lift up and over curbs. The fabric sling seat sits in the frame instead of sitting on top like modular seats do, which makes for a low-slung seating position and a lighter buggy that is easily maneuverable.

If you want to run with your child, an all-wheeler is the best option. It comes with a suspension system which allows the front wheel of the buggie to be independent from the rear wheel. This will allow you to navigate rough terrain or bumpy roads. However it is not the case that all 4 wheel buggies can be used for running. Mountain Buggies are the exception, as they have a suspension system specifically designed for them that's been tested independently across all types of terrain.