Jogging Stroller

SandraDee6

Is there a jogging stroller that is appropriate for babies under the age of 6 months?

We have the City Elite jogging stroller, which isn't to be used until about 6 months old.  I've been using the baby bjorn when we go for walks, but it'd be nice to be able to push rather than carry this growing baby!

MrsWindyCity

You can't jog with a baby until they are 6 months old, no matter the stroller. The City Elite is actually not a jogging stroller, anyway, so you can't  use it for jogging. But if you just mean for taking walks, you should be able to use it now. I  have a Classic, which was essentially replaced by the Elite, and the seat reclines back almost flat, so it's fine to use right away for walks. 

runningyogimama

Is there an infant car seat adaptor you can buy to use for walks? I have one for my BOB that I just had to purchase separately.

Otherwise, no, all jogging strollers are going to say they aren't for running use until 6 months old for head and neck control reasons.

Linzr0723

Can't the infant car seat be put into the jogging stroller or is that still a danger to the baby the car seat is compatible with the stroller? I'm not looking to run marathons but had been thinking about starting to run with the baby a mile or so...

youenjoymyself

I'll probably get reamed for this, but I jog with my 10 week old. I just attach her car seat to our BOB and go. I only run on level concrete and keep it to under 30 minutes. Her head is perfectly still and she just snoozes the whole time.

runningyogimama

jennylyna:

I'll probably get reamed for this, but I jog with my 10 week old. I just attach her car seat to our BOB and go. I only run on level concrete and keep it to under 30 minutes. Her head is perfectly still and she just snoozes the whole time.

I started running with my 7 week old last week, too...only on level concrete, too...her head bounced around a lot more just walking with a regular stroller than running with a jogging stroller, using the infant seat attachment for both.

Linzr0723

Ok glad I'm not crazy for thinking others were running with their babies who are under 6 months

swelniak

JmeJme:

jennylyna:

I'll probably get reamed for this, but I jog with my 10 week old. I just attach her car seat to our BOB and go. I only run on level concrete and keep it to under 30 minutes. Her head is perfectly still and she just snoozes the whole time.

I started running with my 7 week old last week, too...only on level concrete, too...her head bounced around a lot more just walking with a regular stroller than running with a jogging stroller, using the infant seat attachment for both.

This. It definitely rumbles more on walks than runs. I've been running with mine since maybe 5 weeks. He loves it and snoozes or looks around at the world. I love seeing his little smiles at me while I run.

JenBee74

Like a few others said you can run/jog with them under 6 months with a car seat adapter and head support. I have a BOB and have been running since my LO was 5 weeks. Obviously no trail running yet, I've stuck to bike paths and road.

SandraDee6

Thanks for the input, girls. 

Unfortunately, the car seat we have (Graco Snugride 40) doesn't have an adapter for the City Elite so I was reluctantly considering buying another stroller just so that I can take her on our local trail.  We also have the Graco click and go stroller but it definitely isn't for off roading.

The search continues! 

 

 

swelniak

SandraDee6:

Thanks for the input, girls.nbsp; Unfortunately, the car seat we have Graco Snugride 40 doesn't have an adapter for the City Elite so I was reluctantly considering buying another stroller just so that I can take her on our local trail.nbsp; We also have the Graco click and go stroller but it definitely isn't for off roading.The search continues!nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;

I have the same carseat and use the bob with the adapter. However, I know bobs are expensive. Maybe try Craigslist or a local children's consignment store? You could Craigslist your stroller too to make up the difference.