3 wheel parent facing pushchair Wheel Compact Stroller Review

There are three-wheel compact strollers for everyone whether you're looking for a jogging stroller or an all terrain 3 wheel stroller-purpose stroller to use on a daily basis. Managing Editor Sentry and Senior Review Writer Wendy Schmitz put these models through the paces on both pavement and off-road surfaces as well as assessing the comfort of children in the seats.

Stroller Features

The top strollers come with features that make traveling with your child more comfortable. Whether you're shopping for a new 3 wheel pushchair with car seat-wheel or a 4-wheel stroller look for convenience features like a large storage basket, parent tray with cup holders, an adjustable canopy, and more. The most important thing is to determine which features are essential to you and your family and which ones you can do 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 positions to accommodate caregivers of all sizes and the wrist strap helps ensure that the stroller doesn't slide away when you're running. The Wayfinder also has the most extensive sunshade in our testing group with a clear view up top to let kids look out while they're relaxing. Jenni's three-year-old son reportedly found the seat to have a comfortable padding, which meant bumps in the road did not cause any discomfort for him.

This jogging stoller has the handbrake to help keep your grip on slippery surfaces. It can fold into a slim, compact package that takes up little space in your car's trunk. It is also possible to convert it to an entire travel system by buying an adapter. It is also compatible with the Uppababy Mesa V2 bassinet.

If you're planning on taking on rough terrain, tires are essential for any stroller. Although they don't offer the same level of comfort as air-filled or foam-filled tires, they're perfect to navigate potholes and bumps effortlessly.

This jogging stroller has an easy-to-use fold that takes just two steps. It locks in place when folded, and is compact enough to fit into most elevators. However it's not as easy to maneuver as some of our other 4-wheel strollers and the lock mechanism is a bit difficult to understand. It involves pressing an icon on the front of the stroller, a flap on the foot area, and then raising the handle. We'd prefer a simpler system that clicks in place or opens by pulling.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the overall stroller is a significant factor to consider. A heavier stroller is more stable and can perform better on rough terrain. However, many parents discover that a stroller with a lighter weight is more maneuverable and more suitable for everyday use.

Another important aspect of a stroller is its wheel size and the type. Certain strollers have bigger wheels, such as jogging ones, which makes the ride easier for your baby. However, larger wheels increase the overall weight of the stroller which makes it more difficult to fold and transport as well as store.

Certain models in our collection come with air-filled wheels, which provide a comfortable, stable ride to your child even on rough terrain. However, air-filled tires could quickly become flat and require you to change them out. If you are planning to travel a lot with your stroller, we suggest the use of tires that can withstand regular contact with different surfaces and last for a longer time.

Strollers with swivel front wheels are great for navigating stairs and escalators safely. Falls on stairs or escalators are the most common stroller-related injuries. They can be especially hazardous for infants. If you are unable to avoid taking the stairs or escalator in your stroller, we recommend using it only if the child is safely strapped into the seat and is close to you as you walk up or down.

Some strollers are available as an entire travel system that includes the car seat and stroller are sold as a unit. These are typically more expensive and commodious than their stand-alone counterparts and may not perform well in the long term. In addition many parents regret buying a bundled product as it might not have all of the features they would like or could turn out to be incompatible with their vehicle or child's seat. We suggest you select an infant stroller that can be purchased separately from the capsule or car seat in case you'd like to upgrade to a more sophisticated model in the near future.

Stroller Folding

The most compact best 3 wheel travel system wheel strollers fold up quickly and easily to make transport and storage easy. Some of them lock automatically when you open them. This feature can be especially useful for families who frequently take public transportation or drive prior to taking a walks.

Three-wheeled strollers can be pushed easily in tight spaces, like aisles of grocery stores or other areas that are crowded. Many are equipped with suspension systems that provide an easier ride. This is especially useful on bumpy sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a compact jogging stroller. It's a good-looking stroller that can be used as a travel set-up with the adapters for car seats for Nuna Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Cybex infant carseats, as well as the bassinet for the Uppababy (car seats and stroller board are sold separately). The stroller features simple two-step fold, and locks in place when opened.

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another nice-looking 3 wheeled buggy-wheeled jogging stroller. It's more expensive than our top picks, however it's well worth the money if you love to travel 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, non-rethread, padded harness. It can also be used as a pram for infants or toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

The Babyzen is a good product with some nice features. It has a spacious recline and has extra storage. However there are some parents who are dissatisfied with its performance. The seat doesn't lay flat when it reclines and there are no cupholders or snack trays for kids. The brakes are difficult to engage and the handlebars can be too high for some moms.

The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as light as possible, without sacrificing comfort or convenience. It comes with a plethora of features, including a spacious basket and a one-handed fold. The only drawback is that the brakes could be a bit difficult to engage and do not remain locked when the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller must ensure that your child is safe using it. The top-scoring strollers we've reviewed come with a five-point safety harness that has adjustable and padded straps for crotch. This allows for a custom fit. Others have a padded seat cushion to protect your child's head in the event that they fall from the seat or fall off. Some strollers feature safety brakes that lock two wheels. This is particularly important for jogging strollers since it prevents them from flipping over when they're going up or down escalators or stairs, where they can be especially risky for children.

In our tests the maneuverability of strollers was evaluated in three distinct ways. We scored it based on the ability to turn and bounce when bumps or dips are encountered and its comfort with a child on it and its capacity to navigate over rough terrain. We also evaluated the ease of opening and closing the safety harness as well as folding and unfolding the stroller, adjusting the backrest and height of the handlebar as well as operating the brakes as well as attaching and removing car seats (if appropriate).

We have found that 3 wheel Pushchair off road-wheel strollers are more easy to maneuver than the 4-wheel models however this benefit diminishes when your baby becomes 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 by itself. However, a lot of the most efficient swivel wheel strollers have this option, and only one of our top-rated fixed-wheel models comes with it.

It is important to consider the frequency that you will need to transport your stroller down the stairs or an escalator, and whether it's safe to do so with the stroller still in the same place. Elevators and stairs pose greater risk due to the fact that they move mechanical parts that make it difficult to control the movements of the stroller. If you can, we recommend using an elevator or having a second adult help you carry the stroller. Some of the most highly-rated strollers are able to be carried up a set of stairs or an escalator with their safety brakes engaged and locked however it's safer to be sorry.