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Choosing a Jogging Pushchair

A jogging pushchair helps you keep active with your child, go outdoors for a good feeling of endorphins and set a healthy example. But it's important to choose the best stroller for your family's requirements.

Most experts recommend waiting until your baby is at good neck and head control -- around 6-8 months old before introducing a Jogger. Certain models can be used with a car seat for infants as early as the first day.

Safety

A jogging walk with suspension reduces vibrations and impacts which means a more comfortable ride and less fatigue for both the child and the parent. Find front-wheel and all-wheel suspensions with shock absorbers or coils to reduce jolts, and offer a smooth ride on rough terrain. Another safety feature to think about is adjustable tracking, which ensures the front wheel remains on the right track when running on flat surfaces. A stroller that isn't equipped with this feature could veer off in one direction or another which makes it more difficult to maintain your running pace and increasing the amount of manual correction you need to perform when pushing the stroller. For safety's sake, do not listen to music with headphones while you run with a baby or toddler in the stroller.

Comfort

Strollers that are designed to be used for jogging tend to be much more comfortable for babies. This is largely due to the fact that the seat is cushioned and 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 in our tests also have seats that are slightly reclined, which makes them more comfortable for infants at the speed of jogging.

Most joggers also offer spacious and wide storage compartments for diaper bags, snacks and clothing. A lot of them also have a beverage holder that is much more convenient than the shallow and narrow cups that are standard on many strollers. Additionally, joggers which have a safety tether you can put onto your wrists help avoid accidents by keeping the stroller from slipping away from you if you trip or loosen your grip, especially near traffic or bodies of water.

If you plan to use the jogger with several people, choose one with adjustable handlebars. This will allow each user to adjust them according to their height. If you don't have this feature, the handles will always be at a 90-degree angle to your body. This could cause you to push forward facing pushchair with your back, and fatigue your arms over time. This feature was easy to use, and made an enormous difference in the comfort both for us and for our test babies. Other important features for comfort include adjustable tracking on the front wheel, which can be used to keep the stroller in a straight line on flat surfaces without the need for constant manual adjustments while jogging.

Stability

A lot of jogging strollers come with front wheel tracking. This is an adjustment that assists the stroller stay on the right track. Strollers that lack this feature can veer in any direction which makes it difficult to control while running. It also requires frequent manual corrections which add to fatigue. The most efficient jogging strollers come with suspension systems that absorb shocks and make the ride for your child more comfortable.

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

A safety tether is a fantastic feature to look for. It's an elastic strap that you slide around your wrist when you lose your grip, like in the event of a fall or near an extensive body of water. This feature is a lifesaver that is not to be missed. This crucial safety feature is included in all the walking jogging strollers we have reviewed.

Weight

One of the most important features to consider is how much weight a jogging pushchair up to 25kg will hold. The lighter the better as it means less stress on your body. It also allows you to move faster and more efficiently. Another feature to look for is adjustable tracking. Strollers that do not have this feature typically diverge from one direction or the other which can become tiring and require constant manual correction while running pushchair. The majority of joggers have an front tire that bounces off road bumps. This helps reduce the impact on your child's head. But, it's a good idea to check with your pediatrician and wait until they're at least six or eight months old before you start running with them. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to take on the bounce.