Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging pushchair buggy helps you keep active with your child, get outdoors for a good feeling of endorphins, and set an example of healthy living. It's important to pick the right stroller for your family.

Most experts suggest that you wait until your baby is 6-8 months old and has good head and neck control before utilizing a stroller. Some models can be used with a car seat for infants starting from the very first day.

Safety

A jogging pushchair with a suspension system minimizes vibrations and impacts, ensuring an easier ride for your child as well as less strain on the child's body as well as the parent pushing it. Look for front-wheel or all-wheel suspension that utilizes springs or shock absorbers to reduce jolts and provide an easier ride on rough terrain. Another safety feature you should look at is adjustable tracking, which ensures the front wheel remains on the right track even on flat surfaces. A stroller that does not have this feature can veer in one direction or another making it difficult to maintain your running pace and causing more manual adjustments you must make when pushing the stroller. Beware of listening to music through headphones while jogging while carrying a baby or toddler.

Comfort

Strollers designed for jogging are usually more comfortable for babies. This is largely due to the fact that the seat is cushioned and is suspended from the frame rather than being fixed in a way that makes every bump and jump to be felt by the child. Some of the joggers we tested in our tests even feature seats that are slightly reclined which makes them more comfortable for infants at jogging speeds.

Most joggers also offer deep and wide storage compartments that can accommodate diaper bags, snacks and clothing. Many joggers come with a drink holder, which is much more convenient than the shallow cup holders that are found on the majority of strollers. Joggers that have a safety tether you can slip around your wrists also help prevent accidents. They keep the stroller from rolling when you fall, or lose your grip, especially close to bodies of water.

If you plan to use the jogger with more than one person, you should choose one with adjustable handlebars. This will allow each user to adjust the handlebars according 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 strain your arms as time passes. This feature was simple to use, and made a huge difference in comfort for us as well as for our test infants. Other features for comfort include adjustable wheel tracking which allows you to keep your stroller on a straight path even on flat surfaces. This feature is useful when jogging.

Stability

A lot of jogging strollers come with front wheel tracking. This is a setting that allows the stroller to remain on track. Strollers that do not have this feature could be prone to veering in one direction or the other, which can be difficult to control while running and requires frequent manual correction that adds to fatigue overall. The most effective jogging strollers have suspension systems that absorb shocks and make the journey for your child more comfortable.

It is important to note that you should only use a jogger with children between six to eight months old and have developed enough neck control to be able to raise their head independently. If you are in doubt, always check with your pediatrician.

It's also a good idea to select a model that has the safety tether, which is a strap you wrap around your wrist if you lose your grip on the handlebars, such as in the event of a fall, or near an open body of water. This feature is a lifesaver and must not be overlooked. All of the jogging strollers we looked at have this vital safety feature.

Weight

One of the most important factors to take into consideration is the weight a jogging folding pushchair will carry. The lighter the better since it puts less strain on your body. It also allows you to move faster and more efficiently. A tracking system that is able to be adjusted is a different option to think about. Strollers that do not have this feature typically wander in one direction or the other which can become tiring and require constant manual correction when running. Lastly, most joggers have the front wheel designed to bounce off road bumps. This helps reduce the impact to your baby's head. However, it's always an excellent idea to check with your paediatrician until they're at least six or eight months old before you start running with them. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to take on the moving.