3 Wheel Buggies

3 wheel buggies offer excellent maneuverability with a stylish and streamlined frame. A lot of them come with seats made of fabric that have an incredibly comfortable lying flat bed and excellent weight distribution, ideal for babies from birth.

The wheels are bigger and typically have suspension to allow for smooth, agile movement on different terrains. The only drawback to these wheels is that they tend to be more bulky and heavy to store and transport.

Stability

Three wheel buggies are very solid - they don't fall over as easily as pushchairs with four wheels when traveling in a straight line, and you'll be able to move them more quickly and easily. If you turn or stop abruptly, they may lose their stability and fall over. This is why certain manufacturers add an extra wheel to their three wheel buggy designs to increase the stability of the chassis.

The additional wheel can also help you navigate off-road terrain. Choose models with air-filled tires (also known as pneumatic tyres) that can be used to handle off-road paths, sand and mud, and other surfaces, such as sand and rock. These models will also feature an adjustable wheel that locks on the front to increase stability over rough terrain.

Buggies are easy to maneuver and agile, thanks to a 360o front swivel wheel. They also pass the same stability standards globally and tests as buggies with four wheels.

If you are in the market for a seat made of cloth that are breathable, they tend to be less upright in comparison to modular seats. This means that your baby's centre of gravity will be closer to the ground - instantly providing a smoother ride.

Most well-known for its car seats, Maxi-Cosi has recently added a lightweight pushchair and travel system to its line-up with the eye-catching Citylife. The model is designed for urban living and can be used starting at birth with a newborn car seat or carrycot for infants. It comes with four wheels as well as an unique pewter-black frame that is described by the brand as'slim' and compact. It's smaller at 2cm than the Babyzen Yoyo.

Folding

There's a good choice of 3 wheel buggies that fold up to fit in smaller space. They can be folded with a single hand and are simple to wash down. Some of the smaller models have a simple handlebar-height adjustment, while others have adjustable suspensions and a 50+ UV canopy that can be extended. They could also come with large, spacious baskets and a brake lever with quick release.

The best 3 wheeler for rocky terrain

A 3 wheel baby stroller-wheeler is likely to be better able to cope with off-road terrain than a 4-wheel model, but both can be stuck in difficult spots. However, choosing a model with larger wheels both front and back will help. This allows them to push over uneven ground and is often helpful in moving up and down steep kerbs.

The brand new Roma Atlas has been praised by many for its remarkable agility despite its three-wheeled design. MFM reviewer Kath tested it with her child, and she said that "it was very well-handled on bumpy surfaces, cobbles and gravel tracks, dirt roads and a few hills."

Another great alternative is the new all-terrain 3 wheel buggy from Maxi-Cosi, a car seat manufacturer, called Stella. It's suitable for babies when used with the carrycot and is a little bigger than the lightweight 4wheelers (with an impressively slim frame of 54cm wide) however it has large, air-filled tyres, 3 wheel bassinet stroller recline positions, and a quick one-hand fold.

Its primary selling point is its modularity. It's compatible with all the brands' baby strollers 3 wheels and car seats. This means you can build your ideal travel system for day-today or longer walks using the chassis as a foundation.

Tyres

The tyres for 3 wheel buggies come in many styles and materials. Each has its own pros and cons. For instance, air-filled tyres provide a comfortable performance and a smooth ride, whereas foam-filled tyres last longer. The type of tyre you select will depend on your lifestyle and the place you reside.

If you intend to travel on unpaved roads or rough terrain often you may think about a three-wheeler with more durable tyres. Take into consideration the kind of suspension you need. Strong suspensions are useful to deal with humps and bumps but they can also be heavy, adding to the overall weight.

The size of the tyre is important. Understanding the tyre size is important for safety, performance, and durability. The combination of letters and numbers on a tyre's sidewall can be confusing initially, but understanding it allows you to understand the tyre's dimensions. A tyre that has the size 185/70 R14 for instance is a radial tire that has a size of 185/70 with 14-inch rim size.

In addition to being more durable, PU tires are lighter and more puncture-resistant than rubber ones. If you're unsure if the tires on a pushchair are rubber or PU tires, try sliding the tires on a smooth and tied surface. If they slide easily then the tires are made of PU. If they don't, then the tires are made of rubber.

Suspension

The suspension of a three wheel buggy will make it more comfortable for your child as it will absorb any bumps or knocks from rough terrain. Having large wheels, that are ideally air-filled and are lockable to provide stability when jogging also important as this will ensure your buggy is capable of navigating off road surfaces easily.

Depending on the style of buggy you're looking for There are options to suit all lifestyles and budgets. For instance, the Mountain Buggy pioneered all terrain agility in a three wheeled buggies-wheel buggie. With an engineering and geometry that is perfect their sling seat made of fabric rests comfortably inside the frame, in contrast to sitting on top like modular seats, providing an lower center of gravity and sitting at the ideal height for the best weight distribution to easily tackle kerb pops.

Another option that is worth considering is the Urban Glide 2 from Thule which boasts a sleek design with a large, highly maneuverable front wheel, excellent suspension, and an easy-to-use handbrake with a twist. MFM reviewer Kath put this buggy through its trials by walking through rough terrain. She found that it was able to handle it very well, saying that it "navigates over bumpy grass, cobbles, sidewalks, and dirt tracks and makes it easy to drive up and down kerbs".

The Roma Atlas, like the Urban Glide 2 is a popular off-road option. It comes in a range of colors that will match your style. It also features an adjustable handlebar, a large basket, and a 50+ UV hood. You can also pick from a range of infant car seats that will transform the buggy into a pram. This includes the stylishly designed Carrycot Plus(tm), which is a comfortable, flat mattress for babies and infants until 12 months old.

Safety

Four wheels make the pushchair more stable and less likely to tip over and easier to maneuver. It also makes it more secure for your child as their weight is distributed more evenly throughout the frame of the pushchair.

A four-wheeled buggy has lower center of gravity, making it easier to get over curbs and get up. The fabric sling seat sits in the frame instead of on top of it like modular seats. This results in a lower seating position and a comparatively lighter buggy that can be easily manoeuvred.

If you're looking to run with your child, then a 4-wheeler is the ideal option. It comes with an suspension system that allows the front wheel to move independently from the rear one. This will allow you to tackle rough terrains or bumpy roads. However there are some limitations to four-wheel buggies can be used for running. The exception is Mountain Buggies which have a specially designed suspension system that has been tested independently across all types of terrain.