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If you're a health-conscious person looking for a jogging stroller or just seeking a stroller that is all-purpose for use in everyday life, there's a three-wheel compact stroller for you. Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Writer and Managing Editor of Sentry, put these models to the test on road surfaces and off-road ones. They also evaluated the comfort of the seats for children.

Stroller Features

The top strollers come with features that allow you to travel with your baby more comfortable. If you're looking for a new 3-wheel stroller or a 4-wheel stroller look for convenience features like a large storage basket, parent tray with cup holders, a movable canopy and more. The key is determining what features are not negotiable for you and your family and which ones you can live without.

BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for running. It is loaded with convenient features that will keep parents content and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different heights to accommodate caregivers. A wrist strap prevents the stroller from slipping away while you are jogging 3 wheel stroller. The Wayfinder features the biggest sunshade among the strollers we tested and a glass window at the top allows children to see out while they rest. And Jenni's 3-year-old found the seat to be comfortable cushioned, which means bumps on the road won't make him feel too shaken.

This stroller for jogging also comes with an automatic hand brake that can help you control slippery surfaces. It folds down to the size of a compact, slim package that takes up very little space in the trunk of your car. Additionally, it can be converted into a travel set-up with the best 3 wheel pushchair infant car seats from brands including Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex using the purchase of an adapter. It can also be used with the Uppababy Mesa V2 bassinet.

Solid tires are essential for strollers that are used on rough terrains. Solid tires are not as comfortable as air-filled or spongy-filled tires but they're great for navigating potholes and bumps.

The stroller folds down in just two simple steps. It locks into place when folded, and is compact enough to fit into the majority of elevators. However, it's not as easy to maneuver as our other 4-wheel strollers and the mechanism for locking is a bit confusing. It involves pressing an icon on the front of the stroller, a flap on the foot area, and then raising a handle. We'd like to see a more simple system that simply clicks into place or opens when pulled.

Stroller Weight

The overall weight is a significant consideration. A stroller that is heavier tends to be more stable than one that is lighter and could provide better performance in rough terrain. Many parents find that a stroller with a lighter weight is easier to maneuver, and more suitable for day-to-day use.

Another important feature of a stroller is the size of its wheels and type. Some strollers come with larger wheels, such as jogging ones, which can make the ride smoother for your baby. However, larger wheels also add to the overall weight of the stroller, which can make it harder to fold, transport, and store.

Some models in our selection have air-filled tires that are designed to provide an enjoyable and stable ride for your child even over rough terrain. However, tires that are filled with air can easily get flat which will require you to swap them out. If you are planning to take your stroller on the road frequently, we recommend you purchase one with solid wheels. These tires are able to endure contact with various surfaces more frequently and last longer.

Strollers with front wheels that swivel are ideal for walking up and down escalators and stairs safely. Falls on escalators or stairs are the most frequent stroller-related injuries. They can be particularly hazardous for infants. If you are unable to avoid using an escalator or stairs with your stroller, we recommend using it when the child is secured in the seat. Also, keep them close to you when you walk up or down.

Some strollers are available as complete travel systems where the car seat and stroller are sold as a unit. Although these strollers often have attractive price tags and offer convenience in terms of cutting down on shopping time however, they are typically more expensive than their standalone counterparts and might not perform as well in the long term. Additionally, many parents later regret buying a bundled product as it might not have all of the features they desire or may turn out to not be compatible with their car or child's seat. If you are planning to upgrade in the future we suggest that you buy a stroller separate from a capsule or car seat.

Stroller Folding

The top 3 wheel reversible stroller wheel compact strollers fold up quickly and easily to make transport and storage easy. Some even lock in place automatically when you open them. This feature is especially useful for families that frequently use public transportation or take a car to take a walk.

Three-wheel strollers are designed to navigate around tight spaces like aisles of grocery stores and other crowded areas easily. They are often equipped with suspension systems for a smoother ride. This is particularly useful on bumpy sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a compact stroller that can be used for jogging. It's a stylish stroller that can be used as a part of a travel system with matching car seat adapters to fit Nuna, MaxiCosi, Cybex, and Nuna infant carseats as well as the Uppababy Bassinet. (Car seats and stroller boards are sold separately). The stroller features a simple two-step fold and can be locked once it is opened.

Another stylish 3-wheel jogging stroller is the Babyzen Yoyo 2. This stroller is a little more expensive than our top choices, but is worth it if you travel a lot or live in a city. This lightweight stroller folds down to a compact size (20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1) and features a padded, adjustable, five-point no-rethread harness and a large basket. It can also be used as a pram to carry newborns or young toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

Although the Babyzen offers some great features, including the spacious recline and the extra storage space, some parents are dissatisfied with its performance. The seat doesn't lie flat when it's reclining, and there aren't any cup holders or a tray to serve snacks to kids. The brakes are a bit difficult to engage and the handlebar's height is too high for many moms who are petite.

The Graco Fastaction is another stroller that is designed to be as light as is possible without skimping on comfort or ease of use. It has a long list of features that are impressive including a large basket and a single-handed fold. The only downside to this stroller is that the brakes are a little difficult to engage and they don't lock after the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

A stroller's safety features should help to keep your child safe while using it. Some of the top-scoring products in our test have five-point harnesses with adjustable crotch straps that are padded and padded that allow for a customized fit. Others have a padded seat cushion to protect your child's head in the event that they fall from the seat or roll off. Some strollers have safety brakes that lock two wheels, which is especially important for strollers that run jogging since it prevents them from slipping when they're going up or down escalators or stairs where they can be especially dangerous for children.

In our tests, we rated the strollers' maneuverability in three different ways: the product's ability to turn and bounce over bumps and dips, its ability to maneuver when loaded with a child and its ability to travel over rough surfaces. We also evaluated the ease of being able to open and close the safety harness fold and unfold the stroller, adjust the backrest and handlebar height and brakes and attach and take off car seats (if necessary).

We found that 3 wheel reversible stroller-wheel strollers were easier to maneuver, but the advantage decreased as the weight of the baby increased. We recommend choosing the model that has a hand brake. It will allow you to slow down or stop without exerting the same effort as your body alone. However, many of the top-scoring swivel wheel strollers do not have this option and only one of our top fixed-wheel models comes with it.

It's also important to think about how often you will have to take your stroller up a set of stairs or an escalator and whether or not it's safe to do so while the stroller is in its position. Stairs and elevators are more dangerous because they have moving mechanical components that make it difficult to control your stroller. We suggest finding a solution to these hazards, like an elevator, if you can, or having another adult to carry the stroller up and down with you. Some of the top-scoring strollers can be taken onto the stairs or an escalator, with their safety brake locked and engaged, but it's always safer to be safe than to be sorry.