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3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review
If you're a health-conscious person seeking an jogging stroller, or simply looking for an all-purpose stroller for everyday use there's a compact three-wheel stroller out there for you. Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Writer and Managing Editor of Sentry, put these models to the test on both road surfaces and off-road ones. They also evaluated the comfort of the seats for children.
Stroller Features
The best strollers offer features that allow you to travel with your little one more enjoyable. Look for features that make life easier including a big storage bin, parent tray with cup holders, a movable canopy, and so on when looking for a new stroller. The most important thing is to determine which features are essential to you and your family and which ones you could be content with.
BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for running. It has many useful features that will keep parents happy and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different heights to accommodate caregivers. A wrist strap prevents the stroller from slipping when you're jogging. The Wayfinder comes with the largest sunshade of all the strollers we tested, and a clear opening at the top that allows children to look out while they rest. Jenni's three-year-old son found the seat to have comfortable padding, so bumps on the road did not bother him.
This jogging stroller also has an automatic hand brake that can help you keep control on slippery surfaces. It can be folded into a slim, compact package that takes up little space in your car's trunk. You can also convert it to an entire travel system by buying an adapter. It is also compatible with the Uppababy Mesa V2 Bassinet.
Solid tires are a must for strollers used on rough terrains. Although they don't offer the same degree of comfort as air-filled or foam-filled tires, they're great to navigate potholes and bumps easily.
The jogging stroller folds in just two steps. It locks into position when folded, and is compact enough to fit into most elevators. However, it's not as easy to maneuver as our other 4-wheel strollers, and the lock mechanism is a bit difficult to understand. 3 wheel running stroller requires pressing an icon on the front of the stroller, closing a flap that is located near the foot area, and lifting the handle. We'd like to see a more simple system where it just clicks into the position or opens when pulled.
Stroller Weight
The weight of the entire unit is a crucial aspect to consider. A heavier stroller is likely to be more stable than a lighter one and can provide better performance in rough terrain. Many parents find a lighter stroller easier to maneuver and more suitable for day-to-day use.
The size and type of the wheels is an important feature. Some strollers have larger wheels, like jogging ones that makes the ride easier for your baby. However, bigger wheels increase the overall weight of the stroller, which can make it difficult to fold and transport as well as store.
Some models in our selection come with air-filled tires, which are designed to provide an enjoyable and stable ride for your child even on rough terrain. However, air-filled tires could easily become flat, which will require you to swap them out. If you intend to travel with your stroller a lot, we recommend you purchase one with solid wheels. They can withstand contact with various surfaces more frequently and last longer.
Strollers with swivel front wheels are ideal for getting around stairs and escalators in a safe manner. Falls on stairs or escalators are the most common stroller-related injuries. They are especially hazardous for infants. If you can't avoid using an escalator or stairs with your stroller, we recommend that you only use it when the child is safely strapped into the seat. Also, keep them close to you while you walk up and down.
Some strollers are a travel system that includes both the car seat and the stroller. These types of products are usually more expensive and commodious than their standalone counterparts, and could not last in the long term. Additionally many parents end up regretting purchasing a bundle because it may not include all the features they want, or it could prove to not be compatible with their car or child's seat. We suggest that you purchase a stroller that can be purchased separately from the capsule or car seat in case you'd like to upgrade to a more advanced model in the near future.
Stroller Folding
The best 3 wheel compact strollers fold up quickly and easily to make storage and transportation a breeze. Some lock automatically into place when you open them. This feature is especially useful for families who frequently use public transport or drive before going on walks.
Three-wheeled strollers can be maneuvered easily in tight spaces, like aisles of grocery stores or other areas with a lot of people. Many are equipped with suspension systems to provide an easier ride. This is especially beneficial on sidewalks that are bumpy.
The Guava Roam is a lightweight stroller for jogging. The stroller is elegant and can be used as a part of a travel system with car seat adapters to fit Nuna MaxiCosi, Cybex, and Nuna infant carseats as well as the Uppababy Bassinet. (Car seats and stroller boards sold separately). The stroller folds in two steps and locks into place when it is opened.
The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another stylish 3-wheeled jogging stroller that looks nice. It's more expensive than our top picks, however it's well worth the money for those who love to travel or live in the city. The lightweight stroller folds down to a compact size (20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1) and features an adjustable, padded 5-point harness that is no-rethread and a large basket. It can even be used as a pram for infants or toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).
The Babyzen is a quality product with a few nice features. It offers a large recline, and also comes with storage space. However there are some parents who are dissatisfied with its performance. The seat isn't flat when it is reclining and there are no cupholders or snack trays for children. The brakes can be a little difficult to engage and the handlebars can be too high for some moms.
The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as lightweight as is possible, yet not sacrificing comfort or convenience. It has a long list of impressive features, such as a large basket and a single-handed fold. The only drawback is that the brakes may be a bit difficult to engage and don't stay locked when the stroller is folded.
Stroller Safety
The safety features of a stroller will keep your child safe while using it. The top-scoring strollers we've reviewed have a five-point safety harness that has adjustable and padded crotch straps. This allows for a custom fit. Others have a padded seat cushion to protect your child's head should they fall out of the seat or fall off. Some strollers have safety brakes that lock two wheels, which is particularly important for jogging strollers since it prevents them from rolling over when they're going up and down escalators or stairs where they can be especially dangerous for children.
In our tests, the maneuverability of strollers was rated in three different ways. We rated it based on a product's ability to bounce and turn when bumps or dips are encountered, its ease of use with a child on it and its ability to traverse rough terrain. We also assessed the ease of opening and closing the safety harness, folding and unfolding the stroller, altering the height of its backrest and handlebar as well as operating the brakes as being able to attach and remove car seats (if applicable).
We have found that 3-wheel strollers are more easy to maneuver than the 4-wheel models however this benefit diminishes when your baby becomes heavier. We suggest choosing a model with hand brakes. It can help you slow down or stop without having to exert the same effort as your body on its own. A majority of the top-scoring swivel-wheel strollers do not have this option. Only one of our best-rated fixed-wheel strollers has it.
It is also important to think about the frequency that you will require to take your stroller on the stairs or an escalator and whether or not it's safe to do this with the stroller in place. Stairs and elevators can be more dangerous because they have moving mechanical components which make it difficult to control your stroller. We recommend looking for alternatives to these obstacles, such as an elevator, if you have one, or having another adult take the stroller up and down with you. Some of the most highly-rated strollers can be pushed up an escalator or a set of stairs. an escalator with their safety brakes engaged and locked but it's always safer to be not be.