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Woodland H
Iâm thinking of getting a jogging stroller to use on our local hiking trails here. Has anyone ever hiked on trails using a jogging stroller? Or is it just meant for dirt roads & that type of terrain? What is it like hiking? Oh also, do jogging strollers come w/ the infant car seat? Does the basket underneath have ample storage compared to a travel system stroller?
What else are the pros & cons of jogger vs travel system? TIA!
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Our Jogging Stroller turns by lifting the front wheel, which is a hassle to use for strolling around town, so we've got a variety of different types of strollers. I've used the jogging stroller on trails and mostly mulit-use paths (paved and dirts paths for biking and walking), never used it for hiking back country and while it's easier to push, I would think it would be unstable for hiking purposes (if the trails are bumpy and have obstacles).
The jogging stroller really isn't great for babies that aren't sitting up yet, it doesn't come with a special infant seat and we much preferred a standard stroller when our little guy was an infant (he could recline and sleep, plus the shade bonnet was bigger to protect him from the sun.
We opted not to get a Travel System, and it's worked out great. We've never had a problem with getting the baby in and out of the carseat to the stroller, and it's less gear to carry around. Car seats are in the cars permanently and we only used our infant seat carseat in shopping carts for a few months.
All in all, the jogging stroller is not getting used much at all, I prefer using the Kolcraft Contours stroller for our little guy. I suggest you visit some stores and see the different types personally, then shop on line to maybe save some money.
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes!
Our Jogging Stroller turns by lifting the front wheel, which is a hassle to use for strolling around town, so we've got a variety of different types of strollers. I've used the jogging stroller on trails and mostly mulit-use paths (paved and dirts paths for biking and walking), never used it for hiking back country and while it's easier to push, I would think it would be unstable for hiking purposes (if the trails are bumpy and have obstacles).
The jogging stroller really isn't great for babies that aren't sitting up yet, it doesn't come with a special infant seat and we much preferred a standard stroller when our little guy was an infant (he could recline and sleep, plus the shade bonnet was bigger to protect him from the sun.
We opted not to get a Travel System, and it's worked out great. We've never had a problem with getting the baby in and out of the carseat to the stroller, and it's less gear to carry around. Car seats are in the cars permanently and we only used our infant seat carseat in shopping carts for a few months.
All in all, the jogging stroller is not getting used much at all, I prefer using the Kolcraft Contours stroller for our little guy. I suggest you visit some stores and see the different types personally, then shop on line to maybe save some money.
Hope this helps!
Best Wishes!
Please help with advice finding a car-seat / stroller system...?
Dana Lucas
Hi everyone, I am so overwhelmed with this decision. There are so many options out there! Can you help with some suggestions based on my personal criteria / preferances? My baby is due in April!
1.I have a compact Toyota Corolla car.
2. I don't want anything too heavy to lift, too big to fit in the trunk, too difficult to maneuver. I need easy!
3. I do not do a lot of shopping or visiting the malls. I will be strolling primarly in the neighborhood and on pavement. If I want to go off road / out in nature...I figure I can purchase a seperate trail stroller for that down the line...Also, I don't plan to run with the stroller.
4. I want to have the type of car seat that can click right into the stroller without waking the baby up.
5. I want the car seat to be very comfortable and very safe of course! We will be doing on average 2 hours a day of driving (I have an older child to drive to school and back, and to activities during the day).
6. I am not too flashy, I don't need to buy anything based on image or brand name or where it was made. Yet, I don't mind if a good practical choice happens to also for example, be a very expensive European stroller... I will base my decision of the practical reasons only.
7. Price doesn't matter. It can be $100- $500. I just want the right match.
8. I am currently considering an Eddie Bauer trail maker travel system & the Peg Perego Pliko P3 stroller, Infant set, & Base set. I found these choices based on great reviews and they are very different price ranges...but seem to both satisfy the above needs.
9. I hope what ever system I buy will fit my babys size/ age for at least 6months. But longer would be even more practical right?
Thanks for any input, opinions, suggestions & advice!
Answer
According to Consumer Reports, the best car seat for babies OVER 22 pounds is the Chicco KeyFit 30. It is a Recommended Buy with excellent marks for Ease of use and ability to fit to vehicle with the LATCH system. It has a very good mark for crash protection.
Why don't you get that seat with the matching Chicco KeyFit Caddy car seat stroller frame? This way if you want to get an all terrain stroller or jogger later on, you won't have spent a fortune on a big travel system?
Sometimes moms need to get to know their babies and see how their lifestyle changes after the new arrival before making a final decision about a stroller. I know my life was turned upside down with the arrival of my son!
Car seat plus stroller frame for now. Think about it. :)
According to Consumer Reports, the best car seat for babies OVER 22 pounds is the Chicco KeyFit 30. It is a Recommended Buy with excellent marks for Ease of use and ability to fit to vehicle with the LATCH system. It has a very good mark for crash protection.
Why don't you get that seat with the matching Chicco KeyFit Caddy car seat stroller frame? This way if you want to get an all terrain stroller or jogger later on, you won't have spent a fortune on a big travel system?
Sometimes moms need to get to know their babies and see how their lifestyle changes after the new arrival before making a final decision about a stroller. I know my life was turned upside down with the arrival of my son!
Car seat plus stroller frame for now. Think about it. :)
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