Running with Baby!

travivart

FTM...   I am training to run a 5 mile race in July and a Half Marathon in September and I would really like to take my baby girl running with me for the 5 miler. She already has great head and neck support and rides regularly in her stroller now.

 

I was wondering how much support she needs to come on the 5 mile run with me? As long as I have her head secured with support and she has good control she should be fine right? She was born on January 31st this year

bjlucas1

I think I read that you should wait for your baby to be six months before using a jogger. Something about all of the jostling around on the neck/head. 

sschwege

Our pedi office says 9-12 months for a jogger stroller.  

CharlieMomma

My DD is almost 6 months and I would have no problem taking her running a long distance in our jogger. We jog (i think that's what my trot is called) on our unpaved trails and I feel she is secure and fine.

I would however, take her f

EPQueen

Our pedi told us not until 1 year, even if they have good head neck control. It's the continual jostling that's the issue

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adriannaryan

Is that even if you baby is laying down in the jogging stroller?

saturdaynightdoubletree

EPQueen:

Our pedi told us not until 1 year, even if they have good head neck control. It's the continual jostling that's the issue

rjeller32

bjlucas1:

I think I read that you should wait for your baby to be six months before using a jogger. Something about all of the

oneyedsally

I've seen other runners put rolled up towels or receiving blankets beside baby's head to minimize the jostling. Haven't tried it myself though, it's been too cold here.

Edit - definitely practice before your race. I think the blog (never)homemake

jojobean73

We have the care seat attachment on our running stroller.  So even at 3 months when jogging she is nice and secure.  She sleeps the whole time.