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Having kids doesn’t mean you have to slow down these days. With the right baby gear you can continue leading an active lifestyle.
A versatile stroller will allow you to continue doing what you love to do, with your baby in tow. And today, strollers are more versatile, which means the same stroller can be used within the city, for jogging in the park, and for the weekend walk in a nature.
No need to buy separate strollers for everyday use and for off-road walks or jogging.
Here are the top baby strollers suited for active parents.
These have excellent safety features, are easy to use, and maneuver (pushing strollers at a brisk walking pace over pavement, up and down curbs, and on a grass/dirt trail with tree roots and other bumps).
Bumbleride Indie
Three-wheel design with large, air-filled tires makes it easy to handle.
Folding the stroller is easy. Accommodates your baby from birth to 55 pounds. The seat has a deep recline so that baby can lie down. Excellent 5-point harness system. Large canopy. big storage basket, pockets on the seat back and canopy.
To switch to jogging mode, just lock the front swivel wheel. An air pump is included.
Expensive. Light (22 pounds) but is bulky. No cupholders.
Thule Urban Glide
Sturdy three-wheeler (air tires) can be used as a jogging stroller (with the front swivel wheel locked). Accommodate babies starting at 6 months, or when they’re able to sit up on their own. To accommodate a baby under 6 months, you’ll need a car-seat adapter (sold separately) and your infant car seat.
Excellent maneuverability. Adjustable handlebar. One-hand fold system.
Large storage basket with zippered cover to keep your items secure, a large seat-back pocket, and two small seat-corner pockets. Large canopy.
The stroller is large and bulky. No cupholders. Air pump not included.
StrollerBoards is a family managed website with me (Ben) and my wife doing most of the work. We are proud parents of two wonderful kids and love reviewing baby travel gear. We have a firm but friendly “democratic parenting” style and offer several practical solutions backed by extensive research. Our own experience with raising two children prompted us to share our knowledge. Read more.
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