Guide To Jogging Pushchair: The Intermediate Guide To Jogging Pushchair

Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging pushchair helps you keep active with your child, get outside for some feel-good endorphins, and also set an example of healthy living. It's important to pick the right stroller that suits your family.

Most experts recommend waiting until your baby is at good control of their head and neck -- around 6-8 months old -- before using the jogger. Some models can be used in conjunction with a car seat for babies as early as the first day.

Safety

A jogging walk with suspension helps reduce vibrations and impacts, resulting in a smoother ride and less fatigue for the child and the parent. Look for front-wheel and pushchair Sale all-wheel suspensions with coils or shock absorbers to lessen jolts, and provide a stable ride on rough terrain. Another important safety feature to consider is the adjustable tracking feature, which ensures the front wheel remains on the right track while running on flat surfaces. A stroller that isn't equipped with this feature will veer in one direction or the other making it difficult to maintain your running speed and increasing the amount of manual adjustments you must perform when pushing the stroller. To protect yourself, avoid listening to music through headphones while you run with a toddler or a baby in tow.

Comfort

Strollers designed for jogging tend to be much more comfortable for babies. This is largely due to the fact that the seat is more comfortable and cushioned, and it is suspended from the frame rather than being bolted down in a way that causes every jump and bump 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 children running at a fast pace.

Many joggers have spacious and wide storage compartments that can accommodate food items, diapers and clothing. Some also come with a beverage holder which is more practical than the shallow and narrow cups that are standard on many strollers. Joggers that have a safety tether you can slip around your wrists also aid in preventing accidents. They keep the stroller from rolling when you trip, or lose your grip, especially near bodies of water.

If there are multiple people using the jogger, pick one with adjustable handlebars so that each user can adjust the handlebars to their own height. Otherwise the handles will remain at a 90 degrees from your body, which could cause you to hunch over when pushing and could fatigue your arms over time. This feature was easy to use, and made a huge difference in comfort for us as well as for our test infants. Other important features for comfort include adjustable tracking on the front wheel, which can be used to keep the stroller running straight on flat surfaces, without needing constant manual adjustments while you are running.

Stability

A lot of jogging strollers come with front wheel tracking. This is a feature that helps the stroller to stay on track. Strollers without this feature may veer in any direction making it difficult to control while running. It also requires frequent manual corrections, which add to fatigue. The best jogging walkers have suspension systems that absorb shocks and make the experience for your child more comfortable.

It is crucial to remember that you should use a jogger with a child once they are six to eight months old and have developed enough neck control to be able to raise their head independently. If you are in doubt you should always consult your pediatrician.

It is also a good idea to pick a model with a safety tether. This is a strap that you wrap around your wrist in case you lose your grip on the bars, such as in the event of a fall, or near an open body of water. This feature can be lifesaving and should not be overlooked. All the strollers that jog we tested have this crucial safety feature.

Weight

One of the most important features to take into consideration is the weight a jogging pushchair will support. The lighter it is, the better because your body will not be as stressed. It also lets you move faster and more efficiently. Another feature to look for is a tracker that can be adjusted. Strollers with no adjustable tracking often wander in one direction or the other which can become tiring and require constant manual correction when running. Many joggers also have an front tire that bounces off road bumps. This helps reduce the impact on your baby's head. However, it's always recommended to consult with your paediatrician and wait until they are at least six or eight months old before starting running with them. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to handle the moving.