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Jogging Strollers for toddler

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DH is used to jogging solo or with the dog but due to a change in shift at work, if he wants to jog... he's going to have to do so with our toddler.  Since we've never owned a jogging stroller, I don't know what to buy.  I've done some homework online and have seen that perhaps Schwinn is a brand to stay away from and, of course, the "great" ones are all in the $300+ range.  He's not a marathoner or triathlete.  Running would mostly be on the street, sidewalk, or bike path.  He would not be running straight-a-aways for long distances so I'm thinking that the locked front wheel would be a bad idea... but then again I have no idea.  Anyone have any experience and can give me the low down on what I should look for and what to stay away from? 

 DS is about 32 pounds and 38".  For fit example: He is, lengthwise, starting to outgrow our Vista -- I need to remove the canopy or else his head hits it (on super sunny days I leave it on for protection) and his feet extend past the foot bar. 

Thank you for any insight or information. 

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Re: Jogging Strollers for toddler

  • aubreysmom1aubreysmom1 member

    I've owned a BOB Revolution and an InStep Safari - if you're a runner runner then go with the BOB (its worth every penny), however for walking/jogging, the InStep Safari (swivel wheel) is awesome and MUCH cheaper. My DD actually prefers it (and there are a few things I even like better about it too). Right now its a little over $100 on Walmart.com...you can hardly buy a used one for that price. Check out the reviews - it got almost 5 stars. 

    https://www.walmart.com/ip/InStep-Safari-Swivel-Wheel-Jogging-Stroller-Blue-and-Gray/13264732 

    ETA: My 2 year old fits very comfortably in it with lots of room.  

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  • dazidogdazidog
    We just got ours off of Craigslist. Actually I can't even remember what make it is. I wanted to say that I personally hated the fixed front wheel. Our first jogging stroller had a fixed wheel. We used it for 2 weeks and got rid of it, it was horrible for street/neighborhood jogging! I much prefer the swivel wheel.
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  • TMDMJAOCT07TMDMJAOCT07 member

    We have a Baby Jogger City Elite, and its awesome.  If you can find one on sale its well worth it (we got ours on allbeebaby.com for a good deal).  The front wheel can swivel or it can be locked. 

    DD is incredibly comfortable it in, dh is a marathoner/triathlete, and will take her occasinally on a shorter slower run.  Its also great for "off roading" as I call it, when were at different races and were walking on all differet terrain.

    Good Luck.

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  • kelbriankelbrian

    On the Health & Fitness board on the Nest, the Baby Trend jogging stroller gets recommended frequently as an inexpensive option.

    We personally have a Chariot Cougar, but we also use it for biking and strolling. It's pretty expensive but fabulous.

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