You're in the marketplace for your first Jogging Push chair, but you do not know where to begin. In my mind, there are 5 major points you need to take a look at so as to begin looking for that perfect jogging stroller.
Step 1: Determine your Use for the Stroller: Jogging, Running, Everyday Push-chair or all the above?
These are good question's to define right at the start because the answers to these questions will focus your search. If you are looking for a push chair for use in all daily application's as well as jogging, you might want to have a look at a push-chair with a front swivel wheel that locks so when you are attempting to do a tight turn in the mall you can, or if you are jogging, you can lock the front wheel for ease of use. The Baby Jogger Town Series is a good all round push-chair. If you are just searching for a dedicated jogging push chair, you wouldn't wish to have a swivel wheel and may want a few more features in your push chair. The Bob Deluxe Sport Use Stroller is a great dedicated jogging stroller as it provides more shock absorption for your little one during your runs.
Step 2: Define your Price Range: Money Talks $$$
After step 1, you'll instantly desire to work out your price bracket before going any further. Jogging Strollers can cost around $100 all the way up to $500 or even more so it's a good idea to grasp your financial position and stick with it. Naturally the more costly strollers give you more features, better suspension, ease of transport, but you can find great strollers for almost the $100 mark if that is your position. Just last year the Baby Trend Expedition Push-chair was voted 1 as the best buy for cheaper priced strollers (approx $100). If you have a bit more you can spend, Maclaren Strollers give you features galore with adjustable safety bar, multiple positions for your little one to recline, and an adjustable arm rest.
Step 3: Size Does Matter
You know your push chair type, you know your position, now you need to dig into the small print of the product and ensure that your stroller fits your baby. Each jogging push chair is made to hold up to a certain weight whether its up to 30 lbs or up to 50 lbs. How long you want your jogging push-chair to fit your baby plays an exceedingly important role in the max weight the jogging push chair is build for. For example the Bob Ironman stroller max capacity is 70 lbs vs. The Schwinn Free Runner push-chair max capacity is 50 lbs. Do your prep and check the specs on the jogging strollers you're looking at.
Step 4: Wheel Size
Push-chair Wheels come in 12", 16" and 20". The larger the wheel the harder they are. If you are planning on light jogging a 12" wheel will suit you fine if you'll be doing more intensified running or off pavement running, you want to have a look at 16" or 20" wheels. If you are taking a look at a double push chair, think about going up a wheel size for more stableness for your tiny ones. A good rule of thumb: the more intense terrain, the bigger the wheel.
Step 5: Accessorize
When you buy your jogging push chair, its good to take a look at any Jogging Stroller Accessories you may need to go with your push chair. There are every type of accessories from bug nets to sun visors and complete covers for the winter. Like all products, some stroller models will go out of style so its good to buy your accessories shortly after your jogging stroller purchase to avoid compatibility Problems when models change.
Kathy Kelly is a mom, runner and a freelanceblogger. She has a great deal of experience testing and breaking baby joggers for her own use with four children to help her along the way.
