If you are considering a traditional 3-wheel jogging stroller, STOP! It may not be the right one for you.
Parents with young children are more and more committed to staying fit. They want to be with their kids as they go inline skating, or enter a 10 kilometer running race, or join a moms and tots walking club. Many of these folks have went out and bought a jogging stroller to help them stay healthy and fit.
Traditional joggers are great for serious runners/joggers. They are built to be easy to push and for a comfortable ride for their passengers. They have 2 16" wheels in the back (which provide the smooth ride and easy pushing) and they have one 16" front wheel which is locked in place. The fixed wheel is designed to keep the stroller tracking straight and true when out for a run. To turn the stroller you tilt it back slightly so the front wheel is just off the ground.
The fixed front wheel is a very important component of a traditional jogger. It keeps the stroller very balanced even at high speeds, and it also ensures that the stroller will go straight even over tough and uneven surfaces.
However, many parents that like to jog with their child want more flexibility from their baby jogging stroller. They want their stroller to be used both for jogging but also for other uses such as using the stroller at the mall.
The fixed wheel is great for jogging but it becomes a nuisance when out shopping because the stroller has to be tilted back onto its rear wheels to make a turn. And it is not the easiest to manoeuvre down the aisles of a department store.
The producers of strollers have now realized that there is a segment (a large segment at that) that desire more flexibility in their jogger. Sure they want to use it for going on a run - but they don't want to have to buy a second stroller for everyday purposes like going to the mall or taking their kids to the zoo. To address this need a new style of stroller has been introduced.
The big difference is that even though this new type of stroller still has two large back wheels (air-filled 16 inches in diameter which provide for a smooth ride and easy push) you gain flexibility in that the front wheel can swivel or it can be locked in place. When you want maximum maneuvarability like when you are out shopping or moving through a crowded airport you unlock the front wheel so that it swivels - making it easy to turn the stroller especially in 'tight' spaces. When it is time for you run or power-walk - you press a button on the stroller to lock the front wheel in place (straight-tracking mode).
* Easy to jog with on smooth terrain such as sidewalks and park paths
* Get maximum use from your stroller. Take it to the grocery store or to a busy amusement park (the swivel front wheel makes tight turning a breeze) or go for a run with the front wheel locked-in place.
* Just like a regular jogging stroller these are ultra-light. That's important when pushing it - and when you put it in and out of your vehicle.
* Durable - welded aluminium frame provides durability.
* Smooth ride - the large 16 inch back wheels provide for a smooth baby ride. All the tires are air filled which also improves the smoothness of the ride.
* Baby is safe and secure with the harness style (5 point harness) that these strollers are manufactured with.
* Protect your child from the sun. Many of these "hybrid" strollers have a very flexible sun cover that can be positioned so that your child will be blocked from the harmful rays of the sun no matter which direction the stroller is moving.
* Easy to fold - They have a one step process for folding down to a compact size for storage or placing into a car trunk.
* Adjustable-height handlebar. Many of these strollers come with a handle bar that be made taller or shorter with a simple push of the button. This is important especially if several people will be using the stroller - and they are of different heights.
* Affordability - The price for a top-of-the-line jogging stroller with a swivel front wheel can be found on-line for as little as $279.99.
About the Author:
Free ebook and checklist Choosing a Baby Jogger Stroller is full of things to consider when buying a jogging stroller. BabyTravelPlanet is in Canada and they sell Jogger Strollers by Dreamer Design to customers in Canada and USA.
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