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There are three-wheel strollers designed for anyone, whether you're seeking a jogging stoller or an all-purpose stroller to use every day. Managing Editor Sentry and Senior Review Writer Wendy Schmitz put these models through the paces on pavement and off-road surfaces, aswell as testing children's comfort in the seats.

Stroller Features

The best strollers come with features that allow you to travel with your child a lot easier. Find features that simplify life including a big bin for storage, a tray for parents with cup holders, an adjustable canopy, and more when looking for a new stroller. It's important to determine the features that are important to you and your family and which you can do without.

The BOB Gear Wayfinder, our top-rated jogging stroller, comes with a wide range of features to keep moms as well as dads happy and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different heights to accommodate caregivers. A wrist strap helps keep the stroller from rolling away when you're jogging. The Wayfinder also features the biggest sunshade that we tested with a clear view on top that lets kids observe the world while they rest. And Jenni's 3 Wheel stroller for Newborn-year-old found the seat to be comfortable cushioned, so bumps on the road don't make him feel too shaken.

This jogging stroller also has a hand brake to help you control slippery surfaces. It folds into an extremely compact and slim size that occupies a small space in the trunk of your vehicle, and it can convert into a travel system with certain infant car seats from brands like Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex using the purchase of an adapter. It also works with the Uppababy Mesa V2 bassinet.

If you're planning on taking on rough terrain, tires are essential for strollers of all kinds. Solid tires aren't as comfortable as spongy-filled or air-filled tires but they're great for navigating potholes and bumps.

The stroller folds up in just two simple steps. It locks in place when folded, and is compact enough to fit into most elevators. It's not as simple as our other four-wheel strollers, and the locking mechanism is a bit difficult to understand. It requires pressing a button near the foot area on the front of stroller, and then lifting the handle. We'd rather have a simpler system that just clicks in place or opens by pulling.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the entire unit is a significant consideration. A heavier stroller tends to be more stable than a lighter one and can provide more performance on rough terrain. Many parents find that a stroller with a lighter weight is easier to maneuver, and more suitable for day-to-day use.

The shape and size of the wheels is an important feature. Certain strollers, like those that run on jogging, have larger wheels that will provide a more comfortable ride for babies. Larger wheels can weigh more on the stroller, making it harder to fold, transport and store.

Some models in our selection come with air-filled tires, which are designed to offer a comfortable and stable ride for your child, even over rough terrain. However, air-filled tires could easily become flat, which will require you to swap them out. If you plan to travel with your stroller a lot, we recommend that you select a model with solid wheels. These tires are able to withstand contact with various surfaces more frequently and last longer.

Strollers that have swivel wheels on the front are ideal for safely navigating escalators and stairs. Falls on stairs or escalators are the most frequent accidents that occur due to strollers and are particularly hazardous for infants. If you can't avoid using an escalator or stairs with your stroller we suggest that you only use it when the child is securely strapped in the seat. Also, keep them close to you as you go up or down.

Some strollers are sold as an entire travel system that includes the car seat and stroller are sold as a single unit. These products are often more expensive and convenient than their stand-alone counterparts and could not last in the long run. Additionally many parents regret purchasing a bundle because it may not come with all of the features they would like or may turn out to not be compatible with their vehicle or child's seat. If you plan to upgrade in the future, we recommend that you purchase a stroller separately from a capsule or car seat.

Stroller Folding

The best 3 wheel stroller travel system compact 3 wheel strollers are easy to fold and store. Some lock automatically into place when you open them. This feature is especially beneficial for families that frequently use public transport or drive prior to going for a an outing.

Three-wheel strollers are designed to move around tight spaces like grocery store aisles and other areas that are crowded with ease. They are often equipped with suspension systems for a smoother ride, which is particularly useful on bumpy sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a lightweight stroller for jogging. It's elegant and can be used as a part of a travel set-up with adapters for car seats 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 folds down in two steps and locks in place once opened.

A similar stroller with a nice design is the Babyzen Yoyo 2. This stroller is a little more expensive than our top picks, but worth it if you travel a lot or live in the city. The stroller is lightweight and folds down to a small size (20.5 x 17.3 wheel travel stroller x 7.1) and comes with padding, a detachable 5-point harness that is no-rethread and an ample basket. It can even be used as a pram to carry newborns or young toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

While the Babyzen comes with some nice features, like an ample recline and additional storage, some parents have been disappointed with its performance. The seat doesn't lay flat when it reclines and there's no cupholders or snack trays for kids. The brakes are a bit difficult to activate and the handlebars are too high for some moms.

The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as light as is possible, yet not sacrificing comfort or convenience. It's packed with a variety of features, including a large basket and a one-handed fold. The only downside to this stroller is that the brakes can be a bit difficult to engage and they're not locked when the stroller has been folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller must ensure your child's safety while using it. Some of the top-scoring products in our review have a five-point harness with adjustable, padded crotch straps that allow for a custom fit. Some have a cushioned seat cushion to protect your child's head should they fall out of the seat or fall off. Some strollers come with safety brakes that lock two wheels. This is essential for strollers that jog because it prevents them from rolling over when they're going up and down escalators or stairs where they could be particularly dangerous for children.

In our tests, we evaluated the maneuverability of strollers in three different ways: a stroller's ability to rotate and bounce over dips and bumps its ability to maneuver when loaded with children and its capacity to traverse rough terrain. We also looked at how easy it is to open and close the safety harness, fold and unfold the stroller, adjust the backrest the height of the handlebar and brakes, and then attach and remove car seats (if necessary).

We have found that 3 wheel stroller with seat-wheel strollers are easier to maneuver than the 4-wheel models However, this advantage decreases as baby gets heavier. That's why we recommend choosing the model with hand brakes, which assists you in slowing down and stop without as much effort as relying on body power alone. Many of the top-scoring swivel-wheel strollers do not have this feature. Only one of our top-rated fixed-wheel strollers has it.

(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/1044/roma-atlas-3-wheel-pram-jet-black-1044.jpg)It is also important to consider how often you'll need to utilize your stroller to go up or down stairs or escalators, and if it's safe to do so. Escalators and stairs present more of a hazard because they move mechanical components, making it difficult to control the motion of the stroller. We recommend finding an alternative to these hazards, like an elevator, if you have one or have a person else carry the stroller up or down with you. Some of the top-scoring strollers can be taken up or down a set of stairs with their safety brake engaged. However, it's better to be safe than sorry.