Jogging w/carseat

BigIsland07 · April 2012

I know you can't put babies in the actual seat of a jogging stroller until they're older, but at what age can you jog with baby in the car seat using the stroller's car seat adapter?

rchlbug02 · April 2012

My girlfriend has been doing it with her BOB since her baby was about two weeks old. I just started jogging with my daughter in her infant seat in my Britax stroller when she was about 8 weeks old. She loves it! I actually ran with her in a 5k last weekend...baby's first race

BigIsland07 · April 2012

Good to know! I've been wanting to get out and run since it's beautiful in the mornings, but didn't know if I could do it just yet. Anything special I should know?

bookers1 · April 2012

I have a Bob and you're supposed to wait until they are 6 months and can support their head and sit in the seat. The infant seat is a tipping hazard. I waited until 6 months with dd #1 and will wait the same with dd #2. there should be info in your owners manual or you can check their web site too.

PinkPeony6210 · April 2012

I don't think it's recommended to run with the infant seat adapter. I would consult the manual for your stroller.

BigIsland07 · April 2012

Just called my pedi. She said six months, even with the car seat.

FlyHigh37 · April 2012

The stroller companies recommend to wait. Some say up to a year. From what I understand is they want the baby to have more head control. I don't know what kind of places you're running at, but having my baby in the car causes more bouncing around than the paved trails by my house. I'm only 2 weeks pp and havn't began running yet. I'm planning to run as soon as I can and love to hear that people do it soon. From what I understand, some pedi's give the green light early on. For those runners out there running, i'm assuming you've had no concerns thus far?

Zilly13 · April 2012

I asked mt pedi about this expecting her to say 6+ mo, but she gave the OK for now. She said the car seat should provide enough support for light jogging, She didn't recommend running for speed or racing w/the stroller this young.

rchlbug02 · April 2012

FlyHigh37:
The stroller companies recommend to wait. Some say up to a year. From what I understand is they want the baby to have more head control. I don't know what kind of places you're running at, but having my baby in the car causes more bouncing around than the paved trails by my house. I'm only 2 weeks pp and havn't began running yet. I'm planning to run as soon as I can and love to hear that people do it soon. From what I understand, some pedi's give the green light early on. For those runners out there running, i'm assuming you've had no concerns thus far?

I run with my girl on a flat paved trail around the lake near my house. I haven't had any issues and specifically watch to make sure her head is well supported. My pedi was fine with taking her out with me.

BigIsland07 · April 2012

This is all awesome to know. My clinic was dealing with an emergency, so I had to leave a message. And then I missed her when she called back, so she left me a VM. I bet if I told her I was taking LO on smooth trails near my place (they're brand new and super smooth), and that I'd be using the car seat, she'd be ok with it.

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