3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

If you're a fitness fanatic looking for an jogging stroller, or simply seeking a stroller that is all-purpose to use for everyday use There's a three-wheel compact stroller for you. Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Writer and Managing Editor at Sentry, put these models to the test on roads and off-road surfaces. They also evaluated the comfort of the seats for children.

Stroller Features

The best strollers have features that allow you to travel with your little one more convenient. Look for features that simplify life for you, like a large bin for storage, a tray for the parent with cup holders, an adjustable canopy, and more, when shopping for a new stroller. It's crucial to decide the features that are important to you and your family and what you can live without.

BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for jogging. It has many practical features that keep parents content and comfortable. The handlebar adjusts to three different positions to accommodate caregivers of different sizes and the wrist strap helps ensure that the stroller won't roll away when you're running. The Wayfinder comes with the largest sunshade among the strollers we tested and a glass window at the top allows children to see out when they're resting. Jenni's 3 wheel travel system-year-old son found the seat to have a comfortable padding, so bumps on the road did not cause any discomfort for him.

This jogging stoller comes with the handbrake to help keep control on slippery surfaces. It folds into a slim, compact package that will take only a tiny space in the trunk of your car. It is also possible to convert it into a travel system by purchasing an adapter. It also works with the Uppababy Mesa V2 Bassinet.

If you're planning on taking on rough terrains, solid tires are a must-have for strollers of all kinds. While they don't provide the same degree of comfort as air-filled or foam-filled tires, they're great for navigating potholes and bumps easily.

The stroller folds up in just two simple steps. It locks when folded, and it's small enough to fit in most elevators. However, it's not as easy to maneuver as some of our other 4-wheel strollers and the mechanism for locking is a bit hazy. It involves pressing an icon on the front of the stroller, opening a flap on the foot area, and then lifting a handle. We'd prefer a simpler system where it just clicks into place or opens when pulled.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the overall stroller is an important aspect to take into consideration. A heavier stroller is more stable and can perform better on rough terrain. However, a lot of parents find that a stroller with a lighter weight is easier to maneuver and more suitable for daily use.

The type and size of the wheels is another important aspect. Certain strollers, such as those that run on jogging, have larger wheels that can offer a more comfortable ride for babies. Larger wheels can add weight to the stroller, making it harder to fold, transport and store.

Certain models we offer come with air-filled tires, which are designed to provide an enjoyable and stable ride for your child, even on rough terrain. Air-filled tires are more prone to flattening, and you must replace them. If you intend to take your stroller with you frequently, we recommend that you choose a model with solid wheels. These tires can endure contact with different surfaces more frequently and last longer.

Strollers with swivel front wheels are great for getting around stairs and escalators in a safe manner. Falls on escalators or stairs are the most frequent stroller injuries. They can be especially hazardous for infants. If you cannot avoid using the stairs or escalator with your stroller, we suggest using it only if the child is securely strapped into the seat and is close to you when walking up or down.

Some strollers are available as complete travel systems in which the car seat and stroller are sold together as a unit. These are typically more expensive and less convenient than their stand-alone counterparts and could not last in the long run. In addition, many parents later regret purchasing a bundle product because it might not have all the features they want or could turn out to be incompatible with their vehicle or child 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 higher-end model in the near future.

Stroller Folding

The most compact 3 wheel baby stroller wheel strollers fold easily and quickly to make storage and transportation easy. Some of them lock automatically when you open them. This feature is especially useful for families that frequently use public transportation or drive to go on a walk.

Three-wheel strollers are designed to move around tight spaces like aisles of grocery stores and other areas that are crowded with ease. A lot of them are equipped with suspension systems to provide an easier ride. This is especially beneficial on bumpy sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a light stroller for jogging. The stroller is a stylish stroller that can be used as part of a travel system, with matching car seat adapters to fit Nuna MaxiCosi, Cybex, and Nuna infant carseats, and the Uppababy Bassinet. (Car seats and stroller boards are sold separately). The stroller comes with simple two-step fold, and locks into place once opened.

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another nice-looking 3 wheel baby buggy-wheeled jogging stroller. This stroller is more expensive than our top picks but worth it if you travel often or live in a city. This stroller is lightweight and can be folded down to a compact 20 17x7 inches size. It comes with five-point, no-rethread padding on the harness. It can be used as a stroller for infants and toddlers, if you have an infant car seat adapter.

Although the Babyzen comes with some nice features, including a roomy recline and extra storage space, certain parents have been dissatisfied with its performance. The seat doesn't lay flat when it reclines and there are no cupholders or snack trays for children. The brakes are difficult to engage and the handlebars are too high for some moms.

The Graco Fastaction is another stroller that's designed to be as light as possible without sacrificing comfort or ease of use. It has a long list of features that are impressive including a large basket and a single-handed fold. The only issue with this stroller is that the brakes are a little difficult to engage, and they don't lock when the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

A stroller's safety features should assist in keeping your child safe during use. Some of the top-scoring strollers in our review have five-point safety harnesses with adjustable, cushioned crotch straps. This allows for a customized fit. Some have a cushioned seat cushion to protect your child's head in the event that they fall out of the seat or fall off. Some strollers come with safety brakes that lock two wheels, which is especially important for strollers that jog because it prevents them from rolling over when they're going up or down escalators or stairs which can be particularly risky for children.

In our tests, the maneuverability of strollers was evaluated in three distinct ways. We rated it on the basis of a stroller's ability to bounce and turn when bumps or dips are encountered as well as its user-friendliness with a child on it, and its ability to travel over rough terrain. We also assessed the ease of opening and closing the safety harness folding and unfolding the stroller, altering its backrest and handlebar height as well as operating the brakes as being able to attach and remove car seats (if necessary).

We have found that 3 wheel stroller set-wheel strollers are easier to maneuver than four-wheel models however this benefit diminishes as your baby grows heavier. We suggest choosing a model with a hand brake. It will allow you to slow down or stop without having to exert the same effort as your body by itself. Many of the top-scoring swivel-wheel strollers do not have this option. Only one of our top-rated fixed wheel strollers comes with it.

It is important to think about how often you'll need to use your stroller for going up or down stairs or escalators, and if it's safe to do it. Elevators and stairs pose greater risk because they move mechanical parts, making it difficult to control the motion of the stroller. If you can, we recommend using an elevator or having an adult help you carry the stroller. Some of the top-scoring strollers can be carried up a set of stairs or a set with the safety brake engaged. However, it's safer to be safe than regretting.