Our Top Picks. Best Overall:. Best Budget:. The three large bicycle wheels give the stroller plenty of traction to roll over rough trails while keeping the ride smooth. Best Lightweight:. Designed to give you the least amount of resistance possible while you run, the front wheel locks in place for fast runs.
Best Luxury:. Its many features include multiple reclining positions depending on baby's mood, a five-point harness, and a ventilated canopy. Best Everyday Use:. Complete with an infant car seat that clicks right into the stroller, it's ideal for jogging, everyday walking, or traveling.
Best Rough Terrain:. Safety-conscious parents will appreciate the wrist strap at the handle, the lockable front wheel, and the five-point harness. Best for Serious Runners:. Best Double:. Perfect if you have twins or siblings, it's convertible into a full-size double stroller and features a storage compartment.
Best for Tall Parents:. Best for taller parents with its adjustable handle, it has 12 different sitting positions and can be turned into a travel system. Best for Toddlers:.
The standard seat has an adjustable harness, multiple reclining positions, and has the option for shade thanks to the canopy. Pros Infant carrier compatible One-handed fold. Cons Costly. The 9 Best Baby Strollers. Pros Budget-friendly Infant carrier s compatible Reclining padded seat. Cons No adjustable handlebar. Cons No window in sunshade. Pros High weight limit Built-in suspension Adjustable handlebar.
Cons Costly Car seat adapter sold separately No cupholders. Pros Folds down to 70 percent of its size Reclining seat.
Cons Wobbly front wheel. The 6 Best Frame Strollers of Cons Costly Infant carrier conversion kits sold separately. The 9 Best Baby Carriers of Pros Suspension system Oversized shade canopy.
Cons Small seat Costly. Pros MP3 speakers Infant carrier compatible. Account Profile. Sign Out. Photo: BOB Gear. Thule Chariot Glide 2 Stroller. Bumbleride Speed Jogging Stroller. Burley Encore X Bike Trailer. KidRunner RUN. It does have the requisite wrist strap and a five-point harness. The Alterrain has padded back support and the most-upright seat position of any stroller we looked at.
Most jogging strollers require kids to recline, which is safer if the stroller stops quickly. But our larger kid testers liked the fact that they could see out and participate in the world a bit more when sitting more upright in the BOB. The Thule also has mesh side panels, which provide better air circulation.
You can use the Alterrain from 8 weeks with an infant car seat walking only and the right adapter Britax-BOB , Chicco , and Peg Perego are compatible; the adaptors are all sold separately. Due to its size and weight, the stroller is also harder to lift and carry. Again, you can upgrade to the Alterrain Pro if this is a dealbreaker; that model has a covered basket.
The BOB took about seven minutes to assemble and required an Allen wrench to attach the front wheel. BOB strollers come with a five-year warranty on the frames and a one-year warranty on the fabric. The Alterrain comes in four colors: black, blue, green, and orange. Accessories, sold separately, include a snack tray and a rain cover.
We also noticed several reviews about strollers arriving with missing parts, as well as confusion around the build process; some users noted missing bolts, flat tires, and fabric punctured by screws. Thankfully, the warranty should cover these issues. In April , The Washington Post published a story about a dispute that Britax, the company that makes BOB strollers, had with the Consumer Product Safety Commission after declining to recall strollers following numerous reports that the quick-release front wheel detached while the stroller was in use, resulting in injury to children and adults.
This issue affects BOB strollers from and earlier; later models including the version we tested and recommend in this guide do not have this quick-release feature.
In July , Britax announced it was recalling the replacement thru-bolt axle it sent to some customers who owned strollers affected by the front-wheel issue. Britax says approximately customers received the replacement axle; they should stop using the stroller immediately. If this affects you, read more about what to do here.
The Joovy Zoom Ultralight , our former budget pick, was recently recalled. We plan to test the updated model once it hits stores in early If you plan to bike as much as you run or more : The Thule Chariot Cross 1 is worth considering.
Finding one of these used would be an especially good score, although they are notoriously popular. It has a big cargo space, rear lights, padded seats, sun and rain covers, adjustable suspension, and an adjustable handlebar.
Although you can use the Chariot right out of the box for biking be prepared for a bit of effort when you install it and walking, the jogging and cross-country ski kits are sold separately. Need to carry two child passengers instead of one? The Thule Chariot Cross 2 offers a double configuration. A more eco-friendly—and economical—approach to buying new could be trying to get one secondhand.
Here are some helpful tips on buying and selling secondhand. When getting a stroller secondhand, make sure it has all the important safety features, including a swiveling front wheel that locks, a wrist strap, a foot brake, and a harness to keep your child strapped in. Before taking your used stroller out for the first time, tighten up the screws, and make sure the tires are properly inflated.
To make sure it feels safe, consider walking with the stroller once before you try it on a run. You can also help limit your environmental footprint by shopping in alignment with your values. Many jogging strollers have a minimum weight of 5 pounds and the ability to click in a car seat.
When babies can control their necks, they can handle faster movements such as turning, stopping, and accelerating without risking damage to tiny developing spines or heads. When it comes to off-roading, Jennifer Kredowski, a nurse and instructor at Raleigh Running Mamas, recommends waiting until a baby is 8 months.
Ensure that your child is strong enough for the exciting stroller adventures ahead. If you were a runner before you decided to jog with a kid in tow, make note that there are a few small adjustments to running with a stroller.
Pro runner Calum Neff, who said he often sees new parents with a death grip on the handlebars, advocates a more fluid motion. He runs with one hand on the handlebar while the other swings freely, and he switches arms every so often. Marianne Ryan , a New York City—based physical therapist, said people running with strollers should lean forward.
Jogging strollers are housed in the bicycle department at sporting goods and outdoor-gear stores, and for good reason: Many of the features, like a lightweight frame and air-filled tires, are the same in bikes and jogging strollers. That analogy extends to tune-ups, too. Fabric can be cleaned with mild soap, water, and a sponge—warm water for the Thule and cold for the BOB. Never use abrasive cleaners. Thule recommends cleaning wheel axles and applying grease to moving parts.
We like the back storage bin and passenger stow pockets that little ones can reach even when buckled unlike the competition. The Outback is a lot to manage when pushing and trying to fit in your car as it is heavier and larger than much of the jogging competition. The Hamax is expensive compared to other joggers, even if it is less expensive than the similar Thule. So, if you don't plan to use your trailer while biking or skiing, it may be more stroller than you need.
However, if you enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, and want to include your child in the action, then the Outback is one to consider. Read review: Hamax Outback with Jogger Kit.
This trailer earned higher scores than previous versions, and we love the improved features and increased functionality. This two-seater bike trailer can be used for strolling, jogging, cross-country skiing, and biking with the right accessories sold separately. If you love the outdoors and staying active, then this is the stroller for your family. This stroller isn't the right option for every family; with a hefty price tag, you should be confident that outdoor adventures are commonplace in your world and will continue to be.
It is also heavier and more substantial than a traditional jogging stroller, so you should check your vehicle to ensure it will fit if your adventures will take place away from your home base. Those concerns aside, if your budget allows and you live and breathe the outdoors, we believe you'll enjoy sharing it with your baby in this all-purpose strolling dynamo. Our group of experienced testers for jogging strollers is led by BabyGearLab founder, Dr. Juliet Spurrier. She uses her education, background, and experience as a mom to develop BabyGearLab safety standards and has the final word on product selection.
Bob is a father of 7 and has been leading our jogging stroller testing since our first jogging review in The team also includes Senior Review Editor, Wendy Schmitz , who is a mother of two and has reviewed over strollers since Adding to our jogger ratings and insights, including analysis of run-ability, is our running expert, Carrie Vickers.
Carrie is a mother of three and a professional running biomechanics consultant, and a national-class runner with accolades. We've purchased and tested more than 32 jogging strollers in the last nine years.
Our testing protocols put each option through a multi-point performance test to analyze running ability and ordinary stroller functionality. We've literally logged hundreds of miles on running paths and hiking trails in beautiful Colorado near Aspen, and dozens of miles through city streets, parks, and supermarkets during our extensive hands-on testing over the years.
Our reviews utilize extensive product research and observations from multiple testers of different sizes and running abilities to compare each potential contender's performance to the competition. Our exhaustive testing in the real world helps us determine which options are the best for running, easy to use, maneuverable, with impressive quality.
We have purchased more than 30 popular jogging strollers since BabyGearLab's inception. We've tested each one over several months to determine which options are the best and why. User experience and in-house testing determine the individual metric scores, which we then use to calculate overall scores. Scores are weighted to favor what we believe are the essential factors for impressive jogging strollers. We emphasize factors like run-ability and ease of use because superior run-ability is typically the primary reason parents consider a jogger.
Related: Buying Advice for Jogging Strollers. Running with young babies is NOT advised. Infants should not be in a quick-moving stroller until at least eight months of age for smooth, flat surfaces like concrete or paved paths and months old for uneven or bumpy hiking terrain. We recommend discussing your planned activities with your baby's pediatrician before embarking on any stroller-related outing. While some consider jogging strollers as a second stroller, recent jogging strollers prove they are more than up to the task of working as a primary or full-size stroller as well as a jogger, which saves money over purchasing two separate strollers.
Compared to the average price of a full-size stroller, the joggers are a good value with impressive performance for maneuverability, good storage, giant canopies, and other features parents want, making almost any award winner a great value. However, if your budget is tight, the Baby Trend Expedition offers adequate performance with lots of features for a wallet-friendly list price.
However, it might not be the best for serious runners, given the lack of running features. But the impressively low price will have you smiling all the way to the store to run errands in this economical jogger. We test each stroller with multiple runners to determine run-ability. For serious runners, it is crucial to have a jogger with features designed for running. These features include adjustable tracking, suspension preferably adjustable , handlebar shape, and tire type. Without these features, running can be frustrating or near impossible.
Run-ability is impacted by the manufacturing process that brings all the components together with little flex and a low tolerance for manufacturing variations or flaws. We search for options that run straight without effort, offer excellent biomechanics, are not a struggle to push or tilt to turn, and use quality materials as these all impact run-ability. The Thule Urban Glide 2 has an adjustable handlebar, stationary rear shocks, and adjustable tracking with the least rolling resistance.
If running is your thing, you can't do better than these impressive top performers. However, running off-road may necessitate the adjustable suspension found on the BOB Revolution Flex 3. The BOB Rambler is a second-place jogger with adjustable suspension and tracking but it has a stationary handlebar. If the users are of similar and average heights, this will work well. If pushers are taller than average or have widely disparate heights, this may be less than ideal.
The Thule Chariot Cross 2 is also highly suitable for running, which is impressive as it isn't a traditional jogger but a trailer.
Sadly, the BOB Alterrain Pro struggled in our tests for running in part due to the heavier weight and some extra rolling resistance during testing. Ease of use encompasses everything that makes a product easier to use or provides more than just good run-ability. We test these features for ease of everyday use, including the parent console, storage options, and the child tray.
However, higher-scoring joggers don't offer many convenience features because their design focuses on running, and the two goals don't always align.
Extra features increase the weight or become largely un-functional while running, both of which are undesirable in a jogging stroller. Higher ranked products in this metric are more enjoyable to use on a regular basis. Despite lacking many of the bells and whistles typically found on full-size strollers, the joggers largely include adequate storage and full canopies to protect passengers. A useful sunshade should protect your baby from the sun and other elements.
The better products have a canopy large enough to cover past the passenger's knees with potential added protection such as a pop-out visor or full-canopy rotation. The shades on the BOB strollers are some of the biggest in the bunch, with an excellent peek-a-boo window and complete seat coverage.
The Thule Glide 2 and the Thule Urban Glide 2 also have significant sunshades covering similar territory to the leg rest. The Thule shades also sport a pop-out visor for more protection from the sun and the ability to rotate them for low light and direct wind protection something many passengers enjoy.
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