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Choosing a Jogging pushchair suitable from birth

A stroller for jogging allows you be active with your child. You'll be able to get endorphins and exercise outdoors, while setting a healthy example. It's essential to select the right stroller to meet your family's requirements.

Most experts recommend waiting until your baby has good control of their head and neck approximately 6-8 months old before using the Jogger. However, some models can be used as early as day one using an infant car seat.

Safety

A jogging pushchair with a suspension system minimizes vibrations and impacts, ensuring the smoothest ride for your child and less strain on the child's body and the person pushing it. Look for front-wheel and all-wheel suspensions that use coils or shock absorbers to minimize jolts and offer a smooth ride on rough terrain. Adjustable tracking is a crucial security feature you should look into. This will ensure the front wheel is in the right direction when running on flat surfaces. This is crucial because strollers that do not have it will drift in one direction, making it harder to keep your pace when running and increasing the amount you'll have to manually correct when pushing the stroller. Beware of listening to music through headphones while running with an infant or toddler.

Comfort

Strollers designed for jogging are generally more comfortable for infants. This is due to the fact that the seat is cushioned and is suspended from the frame instead of being fixed in a way that makes every bump and jump to be felt by the child. Some of the joggers we evaluated had seats that were slightly reclined to ensure they were more comfortable for children running at a fast pace.

Many joggers come with large and deep storage compartments that can accommodate food items, diaper bags and clothing. Many joggers come with an accessory for beverages which is more useful than the smaller cup holders that are found on most strollers. Joggers with a safety strap you can slip around your wrist can assist in avoiding accidents. They stop the stroller from rolling in case you fall, or lose your grip, especially near traffic or bodies or water.

If you will have multiple people using the jogger, pick one that has adjustable handlebars so that each user can adjust them to his or her height. If you don't have this feature, the handles will always be at a 90-degree angle to your body. This can make you push forward with your back, and fatigue your arms over time. The strollers we tested had this feature, and it was easy to use and made a huge difference in comfort for us as well as our test infants. Other features that provide comfort include adjustable wheel tracking that allows you to keep your stroller on a straight path even on flat surfaces. This feature is useful when you are jogging.

Stability

Many jogging strollers feature front wheel tracking that is an adjustment mechanism that allows the stroller to remain on track. Strollers without this feature may veer in any direction, making it difficult to control when running. This also requires frequent manual corrections which add to fatigue. The best jogging strollers also have suspension systems to absorb shock and make the ride more comfortable for babies.

It is important to remember that you should use a jogger for children between six to eight months old and have developed enough neck control to be able to raise their head independently. If in doubt it is best to consult your pediatrician.

It is also a good idea to pick a model with a safety tether, which is a strap you can wrap around your wrist in case you lose grip on the handlebars like in the case of a fall, or near an open body of water. This feature can be a lifesaver and should not be missed. All of the jogging strollers we looked at have this vital safety feature.

Weight

The weight a jogging stroller can support is among the most important aspects to take into consideration. The lighter it is, the better because your body will not be as stressed. It also helps you move faster and more efficiently. Another feature to look out for is adjustable tracking. Strollers with no adjustable tracking often veer in one direction or the other which can become tiring and require constant manual adjustment when running. Most joggers also have front tires that bounce off road bumps. This helps reduce the force on your baby's brain. However, it's an excellent idea to check with your paediatrician until they're at least six or eight months old before you start jogging with them. This will ensure that their neck is strong enough to handle the bouncing.