3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

There are three-wheel strollers designed for anyone, whether you're looking for a jogging stroller or an all-purpose stroller to use every day. 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 top strollers come with features that make traveling with your child more enjoyable. Find features that simplify your life for you, like a large bin for storage, a tray for the parent with cup holders, an adjustable canopy, and more when you are shopping for a new stroller. The trick is determining which features are not negotiable for you and your family, and which ones you could be content with.

The BOB Gear Wayfinder, our top-rated jogging stroller with a wide range of features to keep moms as well as dads comfortable and happy. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different positions to accommodate caregivers of different heights and the wrist strap is designed to ensure that the stroller doesn't slide away when you're jogging. The Wayfinder also features the biggest sunshade we've seen in our test group and has a large, clear window at the top to let children look out while they're relaxing. And Jenni's 3-year-old found the seat to be comfortable padded, so bumps in the road won't cause him to shake.

This stroller for jogging also comes with a hand brake to help you maintain control on slick surfaces. It folds into a compact, slim package that takes up little space in the trunk of your car. It is also possible to transform it into an entire travel system by buying an adapter. It is also compatible with the Uppababy Mesa V2 Bassinet.

Solid tires are essential for strollers that will be used on rough terrains. While they don't offer the same level of comfort as air-filled or foam-filled tires, they're great to navigate potholes and bumps with ease.

This stroller is a jogging model and has an easy-to-use fold that only requires two steps. It locks into position when folded, and is compact enough to fit in the majority of elevators. It's not as simple than our other four-wheel strollers, and the locking mechanism is a little difficult to understand. It involves pressing an arrow near the foot area at the front of stroller and lifting the handle. We'd prefer a simpler system that just clicks in place or opens by pulling.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the entire unit is an important consideration. A heavier stroller is likely to be more stable than a stroller that is lighter and can provide better performance in rough terrain. Many parents prefer a stroller that is lighter, as it is easier to maneuver and more suitable for day-to-day use.

The shape and size of the wheels is an important aspect. Certain strollers, like ones that jog have wheels that are larger and can offer a more comfortable ride for babies. The larger wheels can weigh more on the stroller, making it harder to fold and transport, as well as store.

Some models in our collection have air-filled wheels that offer a safe, comfortable ride to your child even on rough terrain. However, air-filled tires could easily become flat, which will require you to swap them out. If you plan to travel with your stroller frequently, we recommend that you choose one with solid wheels. These tires are able to be able to withstand contact with different surfaces more frequently and last longer.

Strollers with swivel wheels at the front are great for safely navigating escalators as well as stairs. Falls on escalators or stairs are the most common accidents involving strollers, and can be particularly hazardous for infants. If you can't avoid using the escalator and stairs with your stroller, we recommend using it when the child is securely strapped in the seat. Also keep them close to you as you walk up and down.

Some strollers are a travel system which includes both the car seat and the stroller. These products are often more expensive and commodious than their separate counterparts and they may not be as effective in the long term. In addition many parents regret purchasing a bundle because it may not include all of the features they want or may turn out to be incompatible with their vehicle or child seat. We suggest you select a stroller that can be purchased separately from the car seat or capsule if you wish to upgrade to a more sophisticated model in the future.

Stroller Folding

The top 3 wheeled strollers wheel compact strollers fold easily and quickly to make storage and transport a breeze. Some locks automatically lock into place when you open them. This feature is particularly beneficial for families who frequently use public transportation or take a car to take a walk.

Three-wheel strollers are designed to maneuver through tight spaces such as aisles in grocery stores and other crowded areas with ease. They also have suspension systems that offer a smoother ride for your baby and can be particularly helpful on bumpy sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a lightweight jogging stroller. The stroller is elegant and can be used as a part of a travel set-up with matching car seat adapters to fit Nuna, MaxiCosi, Cybex, and Nuna infant carseats as well as the Uppababy Bassinet. (Car seats and stroller boards sold separately). The stroller folds in two steps and locks in place after opening.

Another nice-looking 3-wheel jogging stroller is the Babyzen Yoyo 2. It's more expensive than some of our top choices, but it's well worth the money if you love to travel or reside in the city. This lightweight stroller can be folded down to a tiny 20 17x7 inches size. It comes with five-point, non-rethread, padding on the harness. It can even be used as a pram for newborns or toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

The Babyzen is a great product with some nice features. It is spacious in its recline, and also has storage space. However, some parents are disappointed in its performance. The seat isn't completely flat when it's reclining, and there's no cups or a tray for snacks for kids. The brakes are also a bit difficult to engage and the handlebar's height is too high for a lot of short moms.

The Graco Fastaction is another stroller that's designed to be as light as possible without skimping on comfort or ease of use. It comes with a plethora of features, including a spacious basket and a one-handed fold. The only downside to this stroller is that the brakes are difficult to engage, and they're not locking after the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller should assist in keeping your child secure during use. The top-scoring strollers in our review have five-point safety harnesses with adjustable and padding straps for crotch. This allows for a customised fit. Some strollers come with a padded cushion that shields your child's head should they fall off or roll out of their seat. Some strollers have a safety brake that locks two wheels. This is essential for strollers that jog because it prevents them from flipping over when they're going down stairs or escalators, where they could be particularly dangerous for children.

In our tests the maneuverability of strollers was assessed in three different ways. We evaluated it based on a product's ability to bounce and turn when bumps and dips are encountered, its ease of use with a child in it and its ability to navigate over rough terrain. We also assessed how easy it was to open and close the safety harness fold and unfold the stroller, adjust its backrest and handlebar height and brakes and then attach and remove car seats (if applicable).

We found that strollers with 3 wheel stroller for newborn wheels were more maneuverable, but the advantage decreased as the weight of the baby increased. This is why we suggest choosing the model with hand brakes, which allows you to slow down and come to a stop without as much effort than using your body alone. However, a lot of the top-scoring swivel wheel strollers do not come with this feature, and only one of our top fixed-wheel models comes with it.

You should also consider how often you'll be required to use your stroller for going up or down escalators or stairs, and if it is safe to do this. Stairs and elevators can be more hazardous because they have moving mechanical components that make it difficult to control your stroller. We recommend looking for alternatives to these obstacles, like an elevator, if you have one or have a person else take the stroller up and down with you. Some of the best 3 wheel pushchair-scoring strollers can be carried up an escalator or a set of stairs. an escalator with their safety brake engaged and locked, but it's always safer to be not be.