Question about jogging strollers

hvtang · June 2013

So our LO is 2 months and we don't have a stroller yet, I've just been wearing him...but I'm starting to feel like I want a stroller.

I'm pretty positive we are going to get a jogging stroller - we are sort of out in the country and go for lots of walks on dirt paths etc., plus I will use it for jogging when he is older.

My question is - I know I can't start jogging with him until he's 8 months or so, but can I use a jogging stroller now just as a regular stroller? Will it recline back far enough for a 2 month old? We have a small apartment and I want to try to get by with one stroller if possible, at least for now.

erikaplustim · June 2013

You can use it as a regular stroller. Have you checked them out in person though? Jogging strollers are usually big and heavy. You might want to get a jogging stroller and a small lightweight stroller.

gimmietimmies · June 2013

It depends on the brand, most don't recline flat enough on purpose because they're not meant for babies that age. At 3-4 months I might be more comfortable with it on recline for walks. Maybe use a snuzzler or something similar.

I have a Chariot that has an infant sling that we used for the girls until about 8 months. It's pricy for some though.

Alexandra1513 · June 2013

We plan on using a Summit X3 by baby jogger which is a jogging stroller as our regular stroller. It is actually is lighter and easier to fold then the regular strollers we looked at.

ellewoodsSC · June 2013

Our BOB Revolution used to recommend 12-16? weeks before putting them directly in the stroller, but I see that they now have a nice description on their site. Basically you want the baby to have good neck and back control before they sit directly in a stroller that doesn't recline flat:

From BOB site https://www.bobgear.com/support/warranty-return-policy

BOB recommends that your child should be at least 8 weeks old before riding in a BOB stroller without a BOB Infant Car Seat Adapter and compatible infant car seat. Please note that babies incapable of holding their head up must have additional head and neck support to ride safely and comfortably. For jogging or off-road stroller use, children should be at least 8 months old.

With the addition of the BOB Infant Car Seat Adapter and compatible infant car seat, newborns may be able to ride in the stroller. Children develop at different rates. Prior to first use, consult with your pediatrician regarding suitability of stroller use with your child.

Age Recommendation Chart

azzyberry · June 2013

It depends on the stroller. Baby Jogger strollers recline to a near flat position so you can use it with an infant without the carseat. BOB strollers do not recline that far so it is NOT recommended that you use the stroller with an infant unless the infant is in a car seat. You really just need to check the specifications of the stroller you are interested in. Any stroller that does not have a near flat or flat incline should not be used with an infant (unless in the carseat) until the infant can sit up and support themselves on their own, which usually occurs around 6 months.

momsboys · June 2013

The Bob only reclines to 70 degrees the new Baby Jogger summit x3 reclines to almost flat and is slightly narrower than the Bob making it easier to use as a regular stroller. Check it out here this article gives a great comparison of the two.

https://mamasbabystore.com/the-best-jogging-stroller-bob-revolution-se-vs-baby-jogger-summit-x3

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