3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast seeking a stroller for jogging or looking for an all-purpose stroller for use in everyday life, there's a three-wheel compact stroller out there for you. Managing Editor Sentry and Senior Review Writer Wendy Schmitz put these models through their paces on pavement and off-road surfaces, as well as assessing the comfort of children in the seats.

Stroller Features

The most effective strollers have features that allow you to travel with your child much easier. Look for features that simplify life for you, like a large bin for storage, a tray for the parent with cups holders, adjustable canopy, and so on when you are shopping for the latest stroller. It's crucial to decide what features are important to you and your family and what you can live without.

BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for jogging. It comes with a variety of convenient features that will keep parents content 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 has the largest sunshade of the strollers we tested, and a glass opening at the top that allows kids to peek out when they're resting. Jenni's three-year-old son reportedly found the seat to have comfortable cushion, so bumps on the road didn't bother him.

This stroller for jogging also comes with a hand brake to help you maintain control on slick surfaces. It folds to an extremely compact and slim size that takes up a tiny space in the trunk of your vehicle, and it can convert into a travel system with certain infant car seats from brands like Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex by purchasing an adapter. It can also be used with the Uppababy Mesa V2 bassinet.

Solid tires are essential for strollers that will be used on rough terrains. Solid tires are not as comfortable as spongy or air-filled tires, but they're perfect to navigate bumps and potholes.

The stroller folds up in just two simple steps. It locks when folded, and is small enough to fit in the majority of elevators. However it's not as simple to maneuver as some of our other strollers with four wheels, and the lock mechanism is a bit hazy. It involves pressing an arrow near the foot area at the front of stroller and then lifting the handle. We'd like to see a simpler system that clicks into the position or opens when pulled.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the overall stroller is an important aspect to take into consideration. A stroller that is heavier tends to be more stable than a stroller that is lighter and can provide more performance on rough terrain. However, many parents discover that strollers with lighter weights are more maneuverable and more suitable for everyday use.

The type and size of the wheels is an important aspect. Some strollers come with larger wheels, like jogging ones which can make the ride smoother for your baby. Larger wheels can weigh more on the stroller and make it more difficult to fold, transport and store.

Certain models we offer have air-filled tires that are designed to provide a safe and comfortable ride for your child even on rough terrain. Air-filled tires are prone to flatteniny useful on sidewalks that are bumpy.

The Guava Roam is a lightweight jogging stroller. It's a stylish stroller that can be used as a travel set-up with the adapters for car seats for Nuna, Maxi-Cosi and Cybex infant carseats, as well as the Uppababy bassinet (car seats and stroller boards are sold separately). The stroller folds in two steps and locks into place after opening.

A similar stroller with a nice design is the Babyzen Yoyo 2. It's more expensive than our top choices, but it's worth the cost if you love to travel or live in the city. This stroller is lightweight and can be folded down to a tiny 20 17x7 inches size. It comes with five-point, no-rethread padded harness. It can also be used as a pram for infants or young toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

The Babyzen is a great product with a few nice features. It has a spacious recline, and it also has storage space. However, some parents are disappointed with its performance. The seat isn't completely flat when reclined, and there are no cups or a snack tray for children. The brakes can be a bit difficult to engage, and the handlebar height is too high for many short moms.

The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as light as it is possible, but without sacrificing comfort or convenience. It has an impressive list of features, including a large basket and a fold that is one-handed. The only issue is that the brakes can be difficult to engage and do not remain locked when the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller will ensure that your child is safe using it. Some of the top-scoring strollers in our review feature a five-point harness with padded, adjustable crotch straps that allow for a customised fit. Some have a cushioned seat cushion to shield your child's head in the event that they fall from the seat or fall off. Some strollers are equipped with the safety lock that locks both wheels. This is crucial for those who run, since they are less likely to fall over when going up and down escalators or stairs.

In our tests, we rated the maneuverability of strollers in three different ways: the product's ability to rotate and bounce over bumps and dips, its maneuverability when loaded with a child and its capability to travel over rough surfaces. We also assessed how easy it is to open and close the safety harness fold and unfold the stroller, adjust its backrest, handlebar height and brakes, and attach and take off car seats (if appropriate).

We found that some 3 wheeler pushchairs-wheel strollers are easier to maneuver than four-wheel models however this benefit diminishes as your baby grows heavier. We recommend selecting a model with hand brakes. It will help you slow down or stop without exerting the same effort as your body alone. However, many of the best-scoring swivel wheel strollers don't offer this feature and only one of our top-rated fixed-wheel models has it.

It is also important to consider how often you'll need to utilize your stroller to go up and down escalators or stairs, and if it is safe to do so. Escalators and stairs present more dangers due to the fact that they move mechanical parts which make it difficult to control the motion of the stroller. We recommend finding an alternative to these hazards, like an elevator, if possible or have a person else take the stroller up and down with you. Some of the top-scoring strollers are able to be pushed up a set of stairs or an escalator with their security brakes engaged and locked, but it's always safer to be sorry.