How to Choose a Jogging Stroller

Umbrella strollers, carriage strollers, lightweight strollers and jogging strollers, oh my! If you feel lost in the world of strollers, have no fear. For those health-conscious moms who like to run and walk, follow these easy steps to choose the right "jogger" for you.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Consider the number of children in your jogger stroller. Joggers come in a variety of single, double or even triple passenger seating. If you're planning on having children closer together in age, it may be worth the investment to purchase a double.

2. Ponder the pavement (gravel or trail). Look at the type and size of wheel on the stroller. Select the wheel type by whether you're a serious runner on flat surfaces like pavement, an out-and-about townie or an outdoorsy mom running the trail with her jogger.

3. Mull over how you want to maneuver. Choose to swivel or not; many joggers come with a front wheel that is either fixed or on a swivel.

4. Comb through the extra features: shocks, adjustable handlebars, safety wrist wrap or convertible seating (single to double, for instance). Include any feature that will make your exercise stroll comfortable.

5. Poll other parents. Before you buy, ask around—do other moms or dads recommend certain brands or types. Locate a specific store or online merchant with a favorable referral from a friend.

Tips & Warnings

• Try the Joggingstroller Wizard to help you determine which stroller is right for you. See additional resource section.
• Many of the features in basic strollers come in joggers, too. The wheels also come in a variety of sizes. Type in "choose a stroller" in eHow and read many helpful articles that will make shopping for your stroller easier.
• Hold tightly to the stroller while jogging, and make sure stroller comes with a safety wrist wrap. This device will keep the stroller attached to you at all times.

Resources

• JoggingStroller.com

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