If you are into fitness like I am, then chances are you might be into jogging. If you have a baby and you are into jogging, then you need a jogging stroller. There’s a lot of great jogging strollers out there, but I have found that there are common features to look for.
Jogging Strollers Are For Jogging
When you are choosing the appropriate stroller, the first thing to consider is what the stroller is ultimately for. If you are using it as an all purpose stroller as well as a jogger then you might have different needs. I always tell people remember the jogging stroller is for running first.
Kids Should Be First Class
The reason you are buying this unit is so that you can take your child with you. So make sure that the one you choose treats your kids like first class citizens. What do I mean by this? Well, there are features that are must have for the kids:
Five Point, Height Adjustable Harness
Snack Tray – Drink Tray
Seat That Reclines
Big, High Density Fabric Canopy
Big Rubber Wheels For A Comfy Ride
Jogging Strollers Are For Parents Too
Let’s not forget, however, that there is someone pushing the stroller that must also have all of the necessary features that make that part easy. Again there are some key features that make the experience much better and much easier for you as well. Some of those features are as follows:
Height Adjustable Handlebars – I am not the same height as my mate, but she likes to use the jogging stroller also, so this is necessary.
Rubberized Handle – A handle that doesn’t have some will cause fatigue in your hands and wrists.
Big Rubber Air Filled Wheels – This is also an issue of fatigue for your hands. Sure, the big wheels keep baby comfortable, but they also relieve strain on your hands.
Easy Folding – This is also an important feature. If you don’t always start from home, they you might want to take your jogging stroller somewhere in the car. The unit should fold down and the wheels should come off easily.
Foot Brake – A foot brake if an absolute necessity if you ever need to stop for a couple of minutes not matter what the reason. A foot brake keeps your little ones from rolling away on you. Also, it’s very helpful when loading your little one into the car, to hit the brake and keep the stroller still.
The stroller that I use meets this criteria but also has a few other slick features that make it great for jogging. Over the course of three kids it has become invaluable. Come check out my reviews to learn which one I decided on and why.