A Jogging Stroller will ensure will insure no slow down to your exercise routine.
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With a jogging stroller the birth of your baby will not interfere with your running. A jogging stroller ensures serious runners are able to keep running even if they do not have a babysitter. Built with oversized, durable wheels, jogging strollers can keep up with the most avid runner.
The Bugaboo Stroller is another extremely durable and capable
stroller alternative, sure to withstand the punishment of the active parent. The safety of your child is the most important consideration when trying to find a jogging stroller. The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) has established a set of safety standards to consider when looking for a jogging stroller.
One of the most important safety features is the child restraint device. According to ASTM safety standards, a crotch strap should be mandatory when the waist strap is in use. Some jogging strollers allow you to just fasten a waist strap without incorporating a crotch strap. The crotch strap ensures your child does not slide through the waist strap, risking injury to your child. Of course, the best form of restraint is a five point harness (two shoulder straps, two thigh straps and a crotch strap). With this restraint system, your baby will always be perfectly secured while whizzing down the road or trail in your jogging stroller. All this is of course easily adjustable to fit your growing baby. Another important safety concern is to ensure your child is not able to unlock themselves from their restraints. There is the potential for your child to work themselves out of their straps without you noticing, which can put your child at risk of serious bodily injury, especially when you are traveling at running speed.
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One downside of the jogging stroller is their gigantic wheels! This will not be the easiest stroller to haul around and will take up a large amount of room in your vehicle. Keep this in mind when choosing your jogging stroller and ensure you can haul it around in the event you need to. Another great option in strollers is the lighter and more compact umbrella stroller.
There are many more important considerations when choosing your jogging stroller.
Follow these guidelines to ensure your baby is kept safe and comfortable:
- Check and make sure the parking break is easy to use and effective (parking breaks with a two wheel lock is that much safer)
- A canopy is important, especially to protect your baby from the sun
- Reflective material will ensure you and your baby are seen in times of limited visibility
- Insure play trays do not have small parts your child can choke on
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is a certification program of children’s products. A JPMA certification means that product has passed certain safety standards. The JPMA stamp of approval is another way to ensure your child is safe in your jogging stroller.
Enjoy the great opportunity to go for a run and take your child with you, they will have a blast and you will be staying fit and healthy, the perfect combination.
Click on the pictures below to see several examples of jogging strollers.
Click on the Jogging Stroller to the right!
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Click on the Double Jogging Stroller to the right!
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| Click on the Jogging Stroller to the Right! |
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