Tips On Choosing A Jogging Stroller (Continued)

Written by Deborah Northcutt

January 10, 2010

Read on to learn more about the best of the features of choosing a jogging stroller, jogging baby strollers or baby jogger strollers to see what to look for:

  1. A Canopy is a standard feature and a must have. It provides your baby with protection from the sun, rain and wind and can also can act as a shield against insects. Canopies can come with a variety of features in jogging baby stroller depending on their purpose. Retractable canopies can be raised or lowered for sun protection. Mesh netting canopies allow your baby to see out while blocking out the sun’s harmful rays.
  2. A stroller’s or baby jogger strollers ability to fold or collapse down for easy storage is a top consideration for many parents. If you travel frequently by air or transport your stroller by car daily, one that folds or disassembles quickly can be significantly more convenient than a non-folding model. Some more advanced models are equipped with quick-release wheels that pop off for ultimate compactness when folded to fit in smaller vehicles.
  3. You can choose strollers that will accommodate one, two, or three children at one time. Multi-rider Jogging Strollers are balanced so that they can be used with any of the seats occupied. Many families with two small children of different ages find that twin strollers make an excellent and cost-effective alternative to buying two single-child strollers. Some parents with two children will choose a triple stroller that provides an empty seat in the middle to keep them from fighting.
  4. Look for pockets, pouches, and trays which are standard on some jogging strollers. They offer additional storage space for baby accessories and personal items such as wallet and keys. While jogging you may find that zippered or drawstring pouches provide an added measure of security during bouncy rides.
  5. Wheels! The most important aspect of the wheels, other than the larger size and rim choice, is the fact that the tires are air filled for a much better ride than a solid tire will give. Wheel sizes range from 12″ to 24″ in diameter. The different wheel sizes are designed for different terrains and running/walking speeds. Generally speaking, the larger the wheel, the smoother the ride and easier the push. So for jogging and rough terrain, look for a larger wheel diameter.
  6. Seats that are washable and can be easily removed cleaned and dried in a washing machine and dryer. Children are prone to having accidents and washable seats are wonderful.
  7. Shock absorbers are integrated into the frame of more advanced jogging strollers to help even out the ride over uneven surfaces. If you are looking for the smoothest ride for your child when running over even the roughest terrain you’ll need a good shock absorbing system. Shocks can prove useful even over more sedate terrain.

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