Having a baby is no child’s play! As a parent of a newborn, one has to make many sacrifices. And these sacrifices often mean putting all your fitness goals aside and devoting almost every waking moment caring for the little one. But, as you probably know, self-care becomes even more important once you become a parent.
Even going out on a brisk walk, jogging around the neighborhood, and taking in the fresh air can make your feel like rejuvenated. So, what happens to the baby? Do you hire a babysitter every time you decide to go out?
Of course not! With the best jogging strollers, staying fit doesn’t have to come at an expense of your time or money. And in this guide, we’re going to help you choose the just right jogging stroller.
When Can Your Baby Use a Jogging Stroller?
Jogging strollers are safe enough, no doubt, but you should take the side of caution and at least wait till your baby is 8 to 12 months old. The reason is obvious – infants are not born with enough strength to hold their neck and head stable even under low-impact bounces. As a parent, you’ll probably know if your baby is ready to ride a jogging stroller or not.
The good news is that once they become ready, they can enjoy riding on the stroller until reaching the age of five. But then again, you have to know how to choose the right jogging stroller. No worries; the next part of our guide will be exactly about that.
Single Jogging Stroller Reviews
The standard, single jogging stroller can accommodate one child and all the essentials both you and your baby needs. We tried out many products, but in the end, the strollers reviewed below came out on top. Read along to know more.
1. Graco Fastaction Fold Jogger
Graco combines the features and comforts of a regular stroller operation and performance of a stroller that works in different terrains. The fold jogger boasts a unique one-hand, one-second fast action feature that gives you ultimate user comfort by letting you open and close the stroller with utmost ease.
It also comes with a quick fold feature, a reclining seat that enables multi-positioning, a smartphone holder and a basket with extra space. You can even connect your infant’s car seat to the stroller using a simple click. Graco Click Connect infant car seats sold separately would be an ideal bet for that.
Graco Fast action is a lightweight and portable stroller for runners. It sports large rubber-tires filled with air to enable smooth and effortless movement.
The stroller also features a large basket where you can place diapers, fruits, snacks for your baby, and even toys. Additionally, there are two more pockets where you can place your phone, water bottle or coffee tumblers.
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The tray in the stroller can be detached to move your baby in and out of the stroller. And last but not the least, the front wheel comes with an excellent suspension which makes it easier to take the stroller around rough and patchy pavements and bumpy paths in the park.
2. BOB 2016 Revolution FLEX Jogging Stroller
If you’re looking for an all-terrain running stroller that works well with your daily workout, then you might want to have a look at BOB 2016 Revolution Flex. It is ideal for infants above eight weeks of age and can take up to 75 pounds of baby weight easily.
You can swivel the front wheel of the stroller for the upper maneuverability or lock it for additional stability. The stroller is known for its state of the art suspension system and air-filled high impact polymer wheels, which minimize the feel of the bumps on the road, thus ensuring a smooth ride.
As for the handle of the stroller, it’s completely adjustable according to the height of the parent. So you don’t have to worry if you’re tall.
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To make your own travel system for the baby, you fasten the stroller with a BOB B-Safe 35 Infant Car Seat as it is most compatible with the stroller. You can also fold it quickly using its two-step process and carry around easily.
3. Baby Trend Expedition Jogger Stroller
Baby Trend Expedition is a fantastic running stroller, especially if you’re looking for something that works well with different terrains. It is easy to assemble and also works well with the infant car seats to make a customized travel system (though it’s highly compatible with the Baby Trend car seats).
The front swivel wheel can be locked and unlocked according to your speed and maneuvering preferences. The handle too is adjustable and has got a perfect grip so the stroller wouldn’t slip off your hands.
If you’re wondering about the parent console, it comes with two cup holders and a covered storage compartment where you can place toys, fruit and any other essentials you would need on your run.
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4. Baby Jogger City Mini 3W Single Stroller
For those who prefer light-weighted and compact strollers for their babies, Baby Jogger City Mini is an excellent option. The stroller was designed keeping in mind the needs of urban parents. It boasts many features that are easy to use and enables parents comfortably explore a myriad of terrains with their little ones.
The city mini single stroller comes with an easy-fold technology which lets you fold and unfold the stroller at one go and that too, with just one hand. It also sports a canopy with retractable UV 50+ technology that keeps your baby protected, be it in the harsh sun or rain.
The padded seat of the stroller almost comes to the reclining position, which makes it extremely comfortable for your toddler to fall asleep during your trips to the grocery, or a walk in the park. And not to forget the EVA wheels that can be released with ease.
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5. Thule Urban Glide 2.0 Jogging Stroller
Thule Urban guide comes with two components – the jogging stroller itself, and a movable bumper bar. The stroller sports a one-hand easy folding technology which lets you carry it around with ease. It has a twisted handbrake integrated within the stroller to help you control the speed, no matter how rough the terrain might be.
Unlike the canopies of most of the models, Thule Urban sports a multi-position hood, which can be adjusted according to the angle of the sun. It also has ventilation windows on the side for light, so that your little one is comfortable at all times.
Coming to the seat, it is padded, super cozy and can be reclined to give the child optimal comfort. The wheels have a state-of-the-art suspension technology to ensure a smooth ride for the baby, as well as the parent.
On the other hand, the bumper bar that comes along with the stroller is adjustable and moves out of the way so you can pick up the baby from the stroller. It also gives your child something to hold on to while he/she is still sitting.
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6. Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Stroller
Zoom 360 Ultralight is known for its high-end functionality and light-weighted nature. The manufacturer boasts a great quality build which ensures that your little one has the most comfortable ride ever. The stroller is simpler, lighter, and is designed to perform better so that you can go long distances with your toddler, without any hassles.
Zoom 360 Ultralight sports an aluminum frame in graphite color, sleek black rims and a straight rear axle, which gives it a stylish overall look. The stroller has a support seat which lets the child stay put comfortably, while the mesh attached to it enables you to place some snacks or other essentials you might want to take along on your walk.
One feature Zoom 360 takes pride in its shock absorbent suspension system, comprising of pneumatic 16-inch rear wheels and a 12-inch front wheel to provide extra support to your baby, and ensure a comfortable ride. The seat can easily hold up to 75 pounds of weight.
That’s not it; the jogger can be easily folded and can be locked automatically. The canopy can be adjusted to give the child customized shade while you can keep tabs on him through a see-through window.
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The stroller has a parent compartment where you can place everything you need, including your beverages, phones, and keys. You can even create a unique travel system for the child by getting a seat adapter and fastening it to the stroller with just a single click.
Double Jogging Stroller Reviews
While it might be easier to actually choose from the options of a single stroller, getting the perfect double stroller could be a difficult decision to make. Why? Because you’re choosing for two babies, maybe twins? Read our reviews of the best jogging strollers to know more.
7. Baby Jogger Summit X3 Double Jogging Stroller
As we mentioned above, Baby Jogger is known for making parent-friendly strollers. And they try their best to provide as much comfort to the double stroller as their single variant. Summit X3 has a seating capacity that can go up to a hundred pounds on the whole, and a maximum head height of 23 inches. The stroller itself weighs around 34 pounds.
The baby jogger is highly maneuverable and comes with an all-wheel suspension which works great with different terrain textures.
And like their City Mini 3W Single Stroller, Summit X3 also comes with a UV 50+ retractable canopy that keeps your babies away from harmful rays of the sun. The canopies also have side vents and peek-a-boo windows from where your child can see through.
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As for the seating, the stroller comes with padded seats that can be reclined to a position where it’s almost flat. This ensures that your little ones are secured while you are on your jog. And finally, this product also comes with a universal parent console for placing in your accessories and a child tray where you can keep child’s essentials like diapers, toys or snacks.
8. BOB Revolution FLEX Duallie Jogging Stroller
As we mentioned above, Baby Jogger is known for making parent-friendly strollers. And they try their best to provide as much comfort to the double stroller as their single variant. Summit X3 has a seating capacity that can go up to a hundred pounds on the whole, and a maximum head height of 23 inches. The stroller itself weighs around 34 pounds.
The baby jogger is highly maneuverable and comes with an all-wheel suspension which works great with different terrain textures.
And like their City Mini 3W Single Stroller, Summit X3 also comes with a UV 50+ retractable canopy that keeps your babies away from harmful rays of the sun. The canopies also have side vents and peek-a-boo windows from where your child can see through.
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As for the seating, the stroller comes with padded seats that can be reclined to a position where it’s almost flat. This ensures that your little ones are secured while you are on your jog. And finally, this product also comes with a universal parent console for placing in your accessories and a child tray where you can keep child’s essentials like diapers, toys or snacks.
9. Thule Urban Glide 2.0 Double Jogging Stroller
An all-terrain compatible stroller with a lightweight and sleek design, Thule’s Urban Glide 2.0 Double jogger is ideal for runners who need to explore urban paths with your little ones. The double stroller sports a lockable swivel front wheel that makes it easier to maneuver while the integrated handbrake lets you control speed on terrains that are rough and hilly.
The protective canopy in the stroller can be moved as per the need. There are also ventilation windows that come along with the canopy to give your children maximum comfort.
This jogging stroller is truly one of a kind and an ideal model if you looking for a jogging stroller, that can accommodate twins.
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When it comes to their double jogging stroller, Thule Urban boasts a unique 5-point child harness seating system with excellent quality padding and integrated ventilation to make the little ones feel comfortable. And not to forget the ample storage space where you can keep not just your essentials, but also things that your child would need during the ride.
Once done with the jog, you can simply fold it with only a hand, and carry it around with ease.
10. Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogger
If you’re looking for something simple and functional which fits within a set budget, then you could give Baby Trend expedition a try. It has everything you need to give your little ones a comfortable ride while you go on with your jogs or workout walks.
Expedition double jogger is well-built, lightweight, easy to fold and comes with tires sporting a quick-release function. It can hold children up to 42 inches of height, and about 6-50 pounds on each stroller.
Like Thule Urban’s stroller, this one too, has a padded 5-point child harness seating, only with an additional multi-position reclining feature. Also, the jogger has a ratcheting canopy for shade and a parent tray with a storage compartment and two cup holders.
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The wheels comprise of rubber pneumatic bicycle tires – with the rare ones measuring 16 inches and the forward one of about 12 inches. The front wheel can be swiveled while the rare one has the brake system to keep you in control of speed.
Being an avid football and rugby player, Rehan has undergone quite a few sports injuries. He loves to write about foot and leg issues as well as work safety.
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